Huli Xiamen, China
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
LOHKAHMarina courtyard bathhouse
Courtyards modeled after traditional Fujian tulou dwellings enclose reflecting pools, centered around a century-old lychee tree.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Fujian Tulou-inspired courtyards lined with local granite, rust stone, and clay screen detailing.
Remarkable
Hydrotherapy circuits with thermal plunge pools, sound healing rituals, and an emerald lap pool.
Notable
Marina-facing balconies, deep soaking bathtubs, and staff who welcome guests with tea ceremonies.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The accommodations are like personal retreats. Many offer deep soaking tubs, thoughtful local touches that hint at Fujian’s heritage and private balconies overlooking the marina or gardens.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The property sits directly on Wuyuan Bay yacht marina, with the walking trails of the wetland park next door.
The rooms
Private balconies look out over Wuyuan Bay marina, with deep soaking tubs set against local granite and clay screens.
The spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 56-meter emerald lap pool borders the marina, and the spa pairs stone loungers with sound healing therapies.
The hydrotherapy circuit
Indoor granite soaking tubs and steaming vitality plunge pools look out onto green courtyards through screened windows.
At the table
XIA prepares refined Minnan cuisine, and the 30-meter Long Bar pours cocktails overlooking the gardens.
How it began
Australian studio Layan Design Group framed the hotel around the Sanskrit concept of spiritual retreat, using local granite masonry.
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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.