Sanya, ChinaYalong Bay
Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
Tropical beachfront resort
Yalong Bay Sanya, China
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottTropical beachfront resort
The resort is built for classic beach holidays, moving between winding lagoon pools and private loungers on Yalong Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
A multi-tiered lagoon pool winds through tropical gardens toward Yalong Bay's white sands.
Listed
Voyager-inspired interiors across the public areas, refreshed by Cheng Chung Design in 2020.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This 452-room resort stretches along Yalong Bay's crescent of white sand, with rooms facing the bay, the mountains, or tropical gardens.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Yalong Bay's crescent beach, set inside lush private resort grounds away from Sanya's city center.
The rooms
Rooms look out across the bay, gardens, or mountains, and each includes an air purifier to temper coastal humidity.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Tiered pools step down toward the bay beside thatched gazebos. Children have a dedicated splash area with a water slide.
The spa & gym
At the table
Fish Bar grills local catch beside the water, and the open-air View Lounge pours cocktails beneath woven ceilings.
How it began
The property marked a milestone for the brand in 2004, opening as Marriott's first managed resort in mainland China.
Sanya
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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.