Sanya, ChinaHaitang Bay
The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
Duty-free lagoon resort
Haitang Bay Sanya, China
Opened
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottDuty-free lagoon resort
Vast interconnected waterways define the resort, pairing beachfront lounging and kayak channels with immediate access to duty-free shopping.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A private pedestrian walkway connects this 453-room resort directly to the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex, an unusual amenity for a beach hotel.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Haitang Bay beachfront grounds, connected by private walkway to the duty-free complex.
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The rooms
Marble bathrooms center on freestanding soaking tubs and separate rainforest showers. Outside, private balconies overlook the gardens or the bay.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop infinity pool looks out toward the sea, and curtained daybeds line the garden lagoons below.
The spa and gym
Heavenly Spa includes treatment rooms for aromatherapy and facials, and the 24-hour gym holds free weights and stationary bikes.
At the table
Splash sets dinner tables directly on the sand, and private dining pavilions sit out over the lagoon water.
How it began
The facade borrows bamboo patterns from traditional Hainan stilt houses, arranged in an arc that opens toward the sea.
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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.