Sanya, ChinaHaitang Bay
Rosewood Sanya
Lighthouse-inspired coastal resort
Haitang Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
RosewoodLighthouse-inspired coastal resort
The vertical resort stacks breezy social lounges and a cantilevered infinity pool high above coastal gardens.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
AB Concept shaped residential interiors with natural oak, woven accents, and tribal totems.
Notable
Ocean-facing suites feature private balcony plunge pools alongside dedicated butler service.
Notable
Lush coastal gardens span forty acres, anchored by a cantilevered rooftop infinity pool.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Michelin.
Rosewood Sanya makes an unforgettable first impression… a striking space boasting art-filled interiors and unobstructed views of the South China Sea.
“The first Rosewood hotel in mainland China is an impressive one, a remarkably tasteful luxury hotel whose subtle interiors make plenty of visual space for the expansive views of the South China Sea from every one of its 244 rooms and suites.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A wooden path traces the shoreline outside, winding beside the rolling surf and broad sands of Haitang Bay.
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The rooms
Rooms open onto wide balconies overlooking the sea, and select suites have their own plunge pools.
The spa and baths
Bring a swimsuit.
Treatment rooms open onto private garden terraces for Hainan botanical bodywork, and a marble vitality pool overlooks the grounds.
Restaurant
Chop House
Open-air pavilions look across a reflecting pool toward the ocean lawn, serving grilled steaks and fresh seafood.
At the table
The Fishmonger brings a market atmosphere indoors, where live tanks supply fresh seafood for traditional Zaopocu hotpots.
How it began
Architects Goettsch Partners designed the tower as a modern lighthouse, glowing like a beacon over Haitang Bay.
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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.