Sanya, ChinaHaitang Bay
The Taikang Sanya, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
Walled city seaside resort
Haitang Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottWalled city seaside resort
Built like a traditional walled city, the property trades glass hallways for breezy open-air corridors encircling a central water courtyard.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Neri&Hu arranged handmade clay brick and unglazed corridors around a central water courtyard.
Listed
Guestroom rugs and woven textiles incorporate traditional patterns from Hainan's Li craftspeople.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
two L-shaped buildings of handmade clay brick wrap around a central water courtyard, with a wooden structure above holding the guest rooms from the fourth floor up.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Haitang Bay, facing the South China Sea with resort grounds stretching toward the beach.
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The rooms
Rooms sit on the upper wooden floors, decorated with custom rugs inspired by traditional Li weaving.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Outdoor swimming pools span three water depths, and guests join paddleboard yoga sessions across the main basin.
The gym and spa
The mirror-lined gym is stocked with cardio machines and weights, and therapists offer Thai bodywork and singing bowl therapy.
At the table
Sea Catch serves fresh Hainanese seafood, and the sixth-floor rooftop bar, Pink Salt, pours cocktails over ocean views.
How it began
To reach the shoreline, builders tunneled beneath a dividing road and sank the first three floors below ground level.
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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.