Wanning, ChinaShimei Bay
Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach
Secluded coastal resort
Shimei Bay Wanning, China
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottSecluded coastal resort
Life here revolves around six kilometres of quiet sand and thirty acres of gardens, far from Sanya's busier hotel strips.
What it’s good at
Listed
Six dedicated spa villas provide private plunge pools and Balinese-inspired bodywork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms are clustered in low-rise buildings surrounded by some 30 acres of lush gardens; the pool villas, meanwhile, are more secluded.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Shimei Bay along six kilometres of sand, backed by the Qingpilin nature reserve.
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The rooms
Rooms occupy low-rise buildings scattered through the gardens, while secluded villas have private plunge pools looking toward the beach.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the outdoor pool, looking past palm canopies toward the beach and an offshore island.
The spa & gym
At the table
Horizon serves fresh local seafood along the beach, and Latitude 18 mixes evening cocktails in an open-air lounge.
How it began
Director Feng Xiaogang filmed his 2010 romantic comedy If You Are the One 2 here, turning the quiet bay into a household name.
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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.