Surf Hostel KarmavsThe Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay scores significantly higher than Surf Hostel Karma. The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay comes in at 82 with praise from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Surf Hostel Karma
 Rough Guide
Wuzhizhou Pier, Haitang Bay Town, Sanya 572014
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 
 "Basic but comfortable and clean rooms and dorms as well as a great rooftop restaurant-bar overlooking the bay and serving reasonably priced international and Chinese food." 
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