Our family of 12 (8 adults and 4 children) from Singapore recently stayed here for 5 nights to celebrate the New Year. As our first trip to China, we were blown away by the beauty of Sanya and the hospitality of this villa.
Exceptional Service & Elderly Friendly
The service was immaculate from start to finish. The complimentary railway station transfer was a lifesaver. The manager, who was also our driver, was incredibly punctual and went above and beyond to assist with our heavy luggage and my grandfather’s wheelchair.
A special mention to our young housekeeper; despite the language barrier, his warmth and professionalism made our check-in effortless. The villa is perfect for multi-generational families—the ground-floor bedroom was ideal for my grandfather’s accessibility.
Fun for the Whole Family
The basement was the highlight of our stay. Our children spent hours learning pool, while the arcade machine in the bedroom brought back great memories for the adults. Outside, the back gate leads directly to the beach. We were right next to the Crowne Plaza, where they have buckets and shovels prepared for kids to share and a kiosk selling a great variety of popsicles to enjoy by the sea.
Location & Travel Tips
Haitang Bay is stunning. It features the world’s largest duty-free mall and arguably the best beaches on the island.
For Muslim Travelers: Halal food is more concentrated in Sanya Bay and Yalong Bay, so plan your meals accordingly if staying in Haitang Bay.
Guest Discounts: Be sure to ask the staff about yacht charters! We enjoyed a great discount on a private boat trip just by staying here.
Weather: For those coming from Southeast Asia, the weather here is perfect in late December—dry, sunny, and very comfortable.
Helpful Notes for Future Guests
Room Layout: The top-floor bedroom has a unique open-bathroom design and no wardrobe. It’s a stylish arrangement, but good to know for privacy planning.
Skin Sensitivity: A few of our family members have very sensitive skin (like eczema) and reacted to the swimming pool water. This is just a note for those with similar skin types, and perhaps something the villa can look into for the future.
The Beach: The waves can be quite strong and the wind can be high, so do check the tides before heading out.
Conclusion
Watching the 1.1 New Year fireworks and drone displays away from the usual crowds was worth every cent. Sanya is a clean, safe, friendly, and beautiful city. This villa is a hidden gem that we would recommend to anyone. We could actually see ourselves living here!
I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by the stunning sea views. The reception team was friendly and made an effort to be helpful, although there were a few areas where they could improve. The hotel's scenic surroundings and beachfront location were definite highlights. However, I found that 2-3 nights was sufficient to experience the area, and I would recommend exploring other districts in Sanya to get a fuller picture of what the city has to offer.
Photos of the nearby territory are not utterly correct, because the place is under construction, a lot of noise and dust and only one pool worked. The beach is close by and clean. Very little places where you can eat or buy food. Personnel is friendly but speaks only chinese. Not recommended for foreign travellers.