Sanya, ChinaHaitang Bay
Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
Cruise-ship family resort
Haitang Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGCruise-ship family resort
The resort runs like an ocean liner on land, built for family holidays with children's dining workshops and breezy open-air decks.
What it’s good at
Listed
A rooftop infinity pool and ocean-facing gymnasium, with seven private treatment suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its eye-catching cruise ship–inspired silhouette towers above Haitang, affording elevated views of the waters of the South China Sea, and its 405 rooms and suites feature outdoor terraces.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Haitang Bay's coastal resort strip, facing the South China Sea amid landscaped grounds.
The rooms
Rooms sit in a herringbone pattern angled toward the water, opening onto private balconies over the South China Sea.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A fifteenth-floor infinity pool sits beneath a circular skylight, looking straight out over the South China Sea.
The spa
Seven private treatment suites on the fifth floor host single and couples massages away from the resort bustle.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling glass in the top-floor fitness studio opens wide views across the South China Sea during workouts.
Cai Feng Lou Chinese Restaurant
The dining room serves Cantonese dim sum and regional Hainanese recipes around large family tables and private salons.
At the table
Open-air terraces pour cocktails over the palm canopy, and dedicated children's counters host hands-on cooking classes.
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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.