Tianya Sanya, China
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
IHGTerraced coastal tower
Stepped glass terraces open the tower to Sanya Bay, giving a downtown address the unhurried air of the coast.
What it’s good at
Listed
A terraced oceanfront glass tower with arched motifs and Morandi-toned minimalist suites.
Listed
Balcony soaking bathtubs, Jo Loves amenities, and open-air terraces facing Phoenix Island.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the rooms and suites are crisp and chicly minimalist, though there’s nothing minimal about their comforts; many come with open-air terraces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Downtown Tianya sits a short walk inland, and the waterfront promenade looks straight out toward Phoenix Island.
The rooms
Crisp, Morandi-toned rooms open onto private balconies, where outdoor soaking tubs look straight across the water.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20th-floor infinity pool looks out over Sanya Bay toward the cruise port at Phoenix Island.
At the table
Chefs at curved counter stations serve Hainan breakfast staples, including Hou'an rice noodles and chilled bowls of qingbuliang.
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.