LUHUITOU Sanya ResortvsThe Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay scores significantly better than Anantara Sanya Resort. The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay is ranked #5 in Sanya with approval from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
LUHUITOU Sanya Resort
 Jetsetter
No.6 Xiaodonghai Road, Hedong District, Sanya 572000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "Thai-style tropical retreat with a hammock-strung private beach on the south coast of China's Hainan Island." Full review
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
 
 "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.
99.6
 "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
 "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
 "Located in China's only tropical seaside tourism resort." 
 Recommended
 "Anchoring the southern edge of China’s Hainan Island, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay makes quite the first impression." Full review