Tufu Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
CapellaSculpted coastal estate
Tranquil reflecting pools and sea breezes set an unhurried tempo across the secluded grounds, where days drift quietly between beach and gardens.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A monumental oculus lobby pool and Tang-inspired reflecting water gardens across the grounds.
Remarkable
Secluded beachfront grounds with an outdoor swimming pool and championship tennis court.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Secluded along the quiet sands of Tufu Bay, the resort sits south of Sanya, buffered by tropical coastal parkland.
The rooms
Accommodations open onto broad private balconies overlooking the grounds, while standalone villas feature individual plunge pools and massage pavilions.
The outdoor pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Turquoise swimming pools stretch across the palm lawns, shaded along the deck by a vibrant red pergola.
Hammam and snow cabin
Domed ceilings crown the mosaic marble hammam, set alongside a sub-zero snow cabin for icy contrast therapy.
The spa
Treatment suites at Auriga Spa look onto private courtyard gardens, offering therapies aligned with the lunar cycles.
Restaurant
Silk Road
Open culinary stations and fresh seafood counters sit beneath a mirrored radial ceiling in this Silk Road-inspired dining room.
At the table
Cantonese fine dining at Lan Ting unfolds beneath pitched timber ceilings, and cocktails are poured at the scalloped marble bar.
How it began
The estate draws inspiration from Tang Dynasty poetry, shaping classical Chinese water gardens and courtyard layouts along the Hainan coastline.
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Capella Hotel Sanya
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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.