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The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong BayvsMandarin Oriental, Sanya
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya and The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya scores marginally higher than The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay. Mandarin Oriental, Sanya comes in at #4 in Sanya with praise from 5 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Yalong Bay National Resort Area, Sanya 572000
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Some Lagoon rooms... have French doors that open right onto the sand, while an Ocean View room is the best place to take in the South China Sea."
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When to go: November through early March, if you like it less hot and humid.
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"This Ritz-Carlton makes the most of its greatest asset: its setting along a stretch of white-sand Yalong Bay, backed by green mountains." Full review
Lonely Planet "While some of Yàlóng Bay’s palatial resorts can feel a bit ghost town-y due to Sānyà’s overbuilding, the Ritz is always abuzz." Full review
Gayot "Located in China's only tropical seaside tourism resort."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Anchoring the southern edge of China’s Hainan Island, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay makes quite the first impression." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya Condé Nast Traveler Gayot
Rough Guide
Jetsetter Forbes Travel Guide
No.12 Yuhai Road, Dadonghai Scenic Area, Sanya 572000
From $253/night
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The beautifully landscaped grounds with whimsical stone statues and the range of on-site activities... go a long way to compensate for the site’s lackluster Coral Bay beach." Full review
Gayot "The Mandarin Oriental Sanya, located on Hainan, the southernmost Chinese Island, is one of Asia's best kept secrets." Full review
Rough Guide "Tranquil, stylish and luxurious hotel complex with its own private bay 1km or so east of the main beach."
Jetsetter "Sprawling beachfront retreat with a superlative spa and 10 restaurants on Hainan Island, China’s answer to Hawaii." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Stretching across one of the best beaches on Hainan Island — a tropical getaway in southern China — Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is a sanctuary of peace." Full review
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No matter where you choose to unwind, the harmonious, back-to-nature vibe is the same — understated luxury with warm colors, wooden decks and open-air architecture thanks to the work of acclaimed architect Bill Bensley and interior design firm Lim, Teo & Wilkes (LTW) Designworks.
