Sanya, ChinaHaitang Bay
Anyu Sanya Hotel
Tactile concrete pavilion
Haitang Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
AnyuTactile concrete pavilion
Ten bedrooms and dedicated butlers turn this raw concrete pavilion into an intimate counterweight to Haitang Bay's mega-resorts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Spare raw concrete construction opens through floor-to-ceiling glass sixty meters from the sea.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The design favors something spare and tactile: raw concrete floors, woven rope chairs, dark teak furniture, and round bronze vessel sinks set into stone counters.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Haitang Bay, set in an oceanfront coconut lawn sixty meters from the beach.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks toward the sea over King Koil beds, Italian recliners, Bose speakers, and Le Labo amenities.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
At the table
The kitchen prepares local Hainan dishes for lunch and dinner, and afternoon tea is served under the coconut palms.
How it began
Anyu takes its name from a Chinese phrase meaning to settle contentedly in a quiet corner of the world.
Sanya
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Our shorthand
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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.