The Sanya EDITION
Sanya, China
Haitang
Vibe
Open-air teak pavilions and towering bamboo groves frame a sweeping arrival overlooking a vast private saltwater lagoon.
“Tropical lagoon flagship”
A twenty-thousand-square-metre saltwater lagoon anchors water biking, paddleboarding, gondola rides, and family bumper car rinks.
Open-air teak pavilions, massive granite reflecting pools, and light oak guestrooms frame dramatic coastal garden vistas.
Ocean-view balconies, freestanding circular bathtubs, bespoke Le Labo scents, and two-storey spa treatment suites deliver serene indulgence.
Along Haitang Bay's oceanfront resort strip, fifty acres centered around a private saltwater lagoon.
“On Hainan Island’s southern coast, The Sanya Edition turns fifty acres of waterfront into a contemporary sanctuary.”
Rooms
Light oak finishes and limestone floors open onto sea-facing balconies, centered around oversized freestanding circular bathtubs.
“The aquatic theme continues throughout the futuristic-looking property, including the indoor spaces.”
Wellness
A two-storey spa houses hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms, and private treatment suites set beside a tranquil tea bar lounge.
Backstory
Opened in 2016 as the brand's Asian debut, the resort pumps ten million gallons of seawater into its centerpiece lagoon.
Eat & drink
Wooden boats ferry dinner guests to floating seafood platforms at Xian Hai, while cocktails flow at the rooftop Sky Bar.
The neighborhood
Set along the quiet sands of Haitang Bay, coconut palms and coastal gardens frame Hainan Island's southern tropical shoreline.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.