South China HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay
South China Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay ranks significantly better than South China Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay comes in at 82 with praise from 5 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and Concierge.
South China Hotel
Rough Guide
Yuhai Road, Dadonghai Bay, Sanya 572021
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Comfortable beachfront resort with four-star facilities, including a very nice outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, a gym, and Western and Chinese restaurants."
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
