The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong BayvsShangri-La Sanya
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay ranks significantly better than Shangri-La's Sanya Resort & Spa Hainan. The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay is ranked #5 in Sanya with praise from 5 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
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
Shangri-La Sanya
 Forbes Travel Guide
No.88 Haitang North Road, Haitang Bay, Sanya 572000, China
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Sprawling across 45 lush acres, the resort offers swimming pools, a waterpark, zip lining, an outdoor cinema, scenic gardens, a gym with a yoga lawn and much more. " Full review