Sanya, ChinaTianli Bay
Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay
Dog-friendly coastal resort
Tianli Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattDog-friendly coastal resort
Dogs stay alongside their owners across wide beachfront lawns, beneath sloping roofs inspired by Hainan's indigenous Li traditions.
What it’s good at
Notable
Lagoon pools spanning a thousand square meters include an eighteen-meter whale slide.
Listed
Traditional Li ethnic minority textiles and woodwork furnish the common spaces and suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Slanted rooflines and artwork by Hainan's Li ethnic minority tie this 354-room resort to the island's indigenous culture, an unusual gesture for a hotel built mostly for vacationing families and their dogs.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tianya Haijiao sits right next door, where engraved cliffside boulders look out across the sea toward West Island.
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The rooms
Ground-floor suites open to enclosed pet runs, while standalone two-bedroom villas add private plunge pools and lawn courtyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White submerged loungers sit among the palms, and three connected basins look straight toward the South China Sea.
The spa and gym
The spa houses quiet treatment rooms for massages and bodywork. Next door, gym treadmills look straight into the gardens.
At the table
Chefs ladle Hainanese noodle broths from open kitchen counters, and the lounge extends onto wide terraces facing the sea.
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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.