Zhuhai, ChinaDong'ao Island
Alila Dong Ao Island Zhuhai
Cantilevered cliffside resort
Dong'ao Island Zhuhai, China
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattCantilevered cliffside resort
Low stone pavilions cling to the island's granite bluffs. Stays revolve around the horizon, with an infinity pool suspended over the water.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Architect Ju Bin set Lingnan courtyards alongside a pool cantilevered over granite cliffs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
guests step off onto a granite stone circle designed to mirror rock formations found elsewhere on the island, then into a lobby topped by a wave-shaped canopy.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dong'ao Island lies forty minutes by ferry from Zhuhai, ringed by fifteen kilometers of rugged granite coastline.
The rooms
Suites open onto private balconies facing the water, and many include a dedicated Lingnan tearoom.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The infinity pool cantilevers nearly 15 meters over the cliff edge, flanked by shaded double daybeds.
The spa
Treatment rooms host bodywork using heated moonstones, and the thermal circuit includes a Turkish hammam and Himalayan salt room.
The gym and yoga
Cardio machines look straight out over the ocean, and daily sessions include sunrise yoga and evening meditation.
Restaurant
SEASALT
Indoor tables and a covered terrace look onto the sea, serving fresh coastal seafood and à la carte breakfasts.
Restaurant
HOITONG
Chefs prepare Cantonese meals using produce from the organic garden, beside large windows that look out to sea.
Bar
CHUN
The open-air terrace serves cocktails and afternoon tea, marking each sunset with the strike of a Tibetan singing bowl.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.