Zhuhai, ChinaXiangzhou
MGM Reserve Zhuhai
Lingnan garden estate
Xiangzhou Zhuhai, China
Opened
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
MGMLingnan garden estate
A lakeside compound modeled on historic Cantonese estates, where stone pathways and open pavilions wrap around lotus ponds.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Central open-air courtyards and grey brick walls accented with local oyster shells.
Notable
Detached lakeside villas come with private infinity pools overlooking Phoenix Mountain.
Notable
A sprawling lakeside estate navigated by golf buggies, with tea-covered mountain hillsides.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
MGM Reserve builds its architecture around that lineage: Lingnan garden aesthetics, courtyards arranged around a lake and cascading waterfalls, and a design meant to evoke a modern reading of the traditional Chinese mansion.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Phoenix Mountain rises directly behind the grounds, and walking trails around Xiangshan Lake begin just outside the gates.
The rooms
Detached villas open onto private sun decks with plunge pools, and bathrooms center on deep egg-shaped tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor infinity pool curves along the lake, and an indoor lap pool rests between dark stone columns.
The gym
Cardio treadmills and strength machines face floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the surrounding greenery.
At the table
Servers wheel bamboo dim sum carts between tables, and tea attendants pour infusions beside painted folding screens.
How it began
Architect He Jingtang modeled the grounds on classic Cantonese mansions, making this the debut property for MGM Reserve.
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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.