As one of the most popular tourism cities in China,
Sanya has over 4,000 hotels welcoming tourists from all over the world. These hotels mainly gather in six areas, including Sanya Bay, Sanya Downtown, Yalong Bay, Haitang Bay, Dadonghai Beach and Clear Water Bay. Where to stay in Sanya? Generally speaking, hotels in Sanya downtown and Dadonghai Beach are relatively economical, and hotels in Yalong Bay and Haitang Bay with exclusive beaches cost more. Below is the detailed information of the hotels, so as to help you to decide where to stay in Sanya.
Sanya Bay is located between Sanya Phoenix Airport and downtown, thus can be the first option for those with bulky luggage. Another advantage of living here is that it only takes you several minutes from the hotels to the beach by foot, and then tourists can roam along the Coconut Corridor and enjoy the picturesque sunset or sunrise. In addition to high-end hotels, Sanya Bay is also blessed with many economical hotels, youth hostels and family hotels. If you have a limited budget or want to stay in Sanya for a long time, it is recommended you live in one of the coastal high-rise apartments where you can enjoy the sea view from your room.
Average Hotel Price:
Three-star Hotel: USD 20-50
Four-star Hotel: USD 45-100
Five-star Hotel: USD 105-175
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Hilton Garden Inn | Five-star | No.116 Huixin Road, Tianya District |
| Wyndham Sanya Bay | Five-star | Building 1-2, No.93 Xincheng Street, Tianya District |
| Yuejia Sea Apartment Phoenix Island | Four-star | Building D, Haiyangzhichen Phoenix Island, Tianya District |
| Yujian’ai Seaview Apartment | Three-star | Lansehai’an Community, No.116 Sanya Bay Street, Tianya District |
2. Sanya Downtown - 20% of travelers’ choice
Price is a factor when considering where to stay in Sanya. Compared with other areas, hotels in Sanya downtown are the cheapest. Moreover, once living here, tourists can try delicious seafood at any time and catch a glimpse of local customs. Not to mention that the convenient public transportation enables you to go to other attractions with a minimum of delay.
Average Hotel Price:
Three-star Hotel: USD 20-55
Four-star Hotel: USD30-65
Five-star Hotel: USD 85-170
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay (Buddha Tower) | Five-star | No.155 Fenghuang Street |
| Floral Hotel Chanyi | Four-star | No.108 Hexi Street, Tianya District |
| Baochen Hotel | Three-star | Ninth floor, Baosheng Square, Jiefang’erlu Street, Tianya District |
Nearby Attractions: Egret Park, West Island, Lover’s Bridge, No.1 Seafood Market
Yalong Bay is reputed to have the best sea water and beach in Sanya. Most of the hotels here are four- to five-star. Though the prices are expensive, hotels provide tourists with an exclusive beach and thus ensure them a secluded environment in which to enjoy their vacation. It is worth noting that Yalong Bay is more than 20km (12.4mi) away from downtown, thus the transportation is not that convenient.
Average Hotel Price:
Three-star Hotel: USD 20-55
Four-star Hotel: USD 55-130
Five-star Hotel: USD 145-340
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa | Five-star | Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort |
| Sheraton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort | Five-star | Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort |
| MGM Grand Sanya | Five-star | Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort |
| Argyle Resort Sanya | Four-star | No.9 Longxi Road, Yalong Bay, Jiyang District |
| Huandao Beach Hotel | Three-star | No.2 Longhai Street, Yalong Bay National Tourism Resort |
Nearby Attractions: Yalong Bay Tropical Paradise Forest Park, International Rose Valley, Crossing Dragon Chain Bridge
When deciding where to stay in Sanya, the hotel in Dadonghai Beach can be the most budget-friendly option among all the areas by the sea! Various star-rated hotels are bound to meet different tourists’ demands. In the busiest area of Sanya, tourists can enjoy the convenient transportation, diverse entertainments, restaurants, shopping malls, and so on!
Average Hotel Price:
Three-star Hotel: USD 20-50
Four-star Hotel: USD 65-255
Five-star Hotel: USD 120-210
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Harman Hotel Sanya | Five-star | No.136 Yuya Road, Dadonghai Beach Resort |
| SSAW Boutique Hotel | Four-star | No.13 Haihua Road, Dadonghai Beach Resort |
| WWW Seaview Apartment | Three-star | Jinmao Seaview Garden District, Haihua Road |
Nearby Attractions: Luhuitou Peninsula, No.1 Seafood Market
The numerous world-class five-star hotels in Haitang Bay definitely offer tourists a deluxe vacation experience. They are very close to the Duty-Free Shop. Besides, Haitang Bay is also near to Wuzhizhou Island, so it is ideal for tourists who want to pay a visit there. The tranquility of this area results from its later development and long distance from downtown. The public transportation here is less available.
Average Hotel Price:
Four-star Hotel: USD 170-500
Five-star Hotel: USD 215-570
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Sheraton Sanya Haitang Bay Resort | Five-star | No.76 Haitang North Road, Haitang District |
| Atlantis Sanya | Five-star | No.36 Haitang North Road, Haitang District |
| The Sanya EDITION | Five-star | No.100 Haitang North Road, Haitang District |
| Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort | Five-star | No.98 Haitang North Road, Haitang District |
| Nanxia Kailai Yuexiang Hotel | Four-star | Building 2, Linwangbei Commercial Zone, Haitang District |
6. Clear Water Bay - 2% of travelers’ choice
Apart from the blue sky and crystal-clear sea water, the Clear Water Bay also boasts the only ‘singing beach’ in China, which means that people walking on the beach can hear the tinkling sound of the sands. Free from crowded attractions, superior hotels in Clear Water Bay can satisfy tourists’ need for privacy and seclusion. However, the transportation here can be the least convenient, compared with areas above.
Average Hotel Price
Four-star Hotel: USD 45-80
Five-star Hotel: USD 100-230
Top picks:
| Hotels | Hotel Rating | Location |
| Raffles Hainan | Five-star | Clear Water Bay Avenue, Yingzhou County |
| The Westin Blue Bay Resort | Five-star | No.2, District C, Clear Water Bay Resort |
| Bilifu Sea View Apartment | Four-star | SA2 Hanhai Holiday Apartment, Clear Water Bay Avenue |
Tip:
Attractions in Sanya can be found all over the city. If you are going to stay here for more than four days, it is a good idea to change your hotel every two days, thus enabling you to reach the surrounding attractions with ease.
- Last updated on Aug. 14, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
