Your heart comes home to the coast
Nestled along the pristine shores of Xiao Dong Hai and adjacent to the Luhuitou Scenic Area, InterContinental Sanya Resort is a coastal haven where urban sophistication meets serene seclusion. The resort features 342 elegant guest rooms and suites designed with an emphasis on fluidity and light. Wake up to the boundless azure of the South China Sea or retreat into the private tranquility of our villas, shrouded in lush tropical flora.
Indulge in a culinary journey across five distinctive restaurants and bars, or rediscover inner harmony at SPA InterContinental, where the essence of the island is captured in every treatment. For those seeking vitality, our fitness center—surrounded by a verdant rainforest—is curated with premier Technogym and Life Fitness equipment. From the first shimmer of dawn to the golden hues of sunset, immerse yourself in an extraordinary escape that transcends the everyday.
"I've been coming to the InterContinental Sanya Haitang Bay Resort for six consecutive years, and I've always been satisfied. Sanya has several bays, but Dadonghai best fits the image of a clear, gradually deepening ocean with sandy beaches and coconut trees.
Yalong Bay beach isn't always accessible, and Haitang Bay is more suitable for duty-free shopping. Dadonghai is close to the city center and the airport, and the road to the airport is relatively easy to navigate, being within the city.
Dadonghai has corals, making it suitable for beachcombing, snorkeling, and some friends were also paddleboarding there.
Let's talk about the hotel. The InterContinental's design is very thoughtful. It won a gold award for hotel architecture back in the day, drawing inspiration from local ethnic minority handicrafts and incorporating many aesthetic elements of traditional Chinese architecture, such as borrowed scenery, symmetry, carved landscapes, and the use of water features. The element of water is also extensively used in other InterContinental hotels. Green landscaping is interspersed throughout the hotel, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their vacation. I've stayed at other hotels in Sanya, where some, to accommodate more rooms, make guests walk a lot without any scenic views along the way. The InterContinental, however, offers a new delightful view with every step.
This time, booking through Trip.com, I had a butler, Annie, who communicated with me via WeChat throughout my stay. This is an exclusive Trip.com service. The butler was professional and answered all my questions. Sometimes she'd reply even at 10 PM, which made me feel a bit embarrassed.
This stay was in a one-bedroom villa, which offers unbeatable value for money. It has a small courtyard, a private plunge pool, and you can see the ocean right from your bed. The Executive Lounge is also free to use and offers breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner. Breakfast isn't crowded, with a separate menu. The dishes aren't as extensive as the Mediterranean restaurant, but it's good enough for breakfast. The Executive Lounge's afternoon tea includes sandwiches, burgers, fruits, cakes, soft drinks, and Qingbuliang (a local dessert). The Executive Lounge is right by the sea, with both indoor and outdoor seating, all very comfortable. Dinner includes alcoholic beverages, Chinese and Western salads, hot Chinese and Western dishes, noodles, and cakes, satisfying dinner needs with healthy and delicious options, as expected from a good hotel.
Thanks to the housekeeping staff, Ms. Guo Junfang, for her warm service every day. When she saw the pool was dirty, she immediately contacted customer service to have it cleaned.
All the hotel staff are excellent, including the electricians, air-conditioning repair personnel, the gentlemen and ladies in white uniforms at the Executive Lounge, and the gentlemen and ladies in blue uniforms at the Executive Lounge, as well as the chefs. They are all very good, highly professional, and diligent.
Due to many foreign guests, the hotel has a good number of international staff. The service has improved compared to two years ago.
Regarding check-in wait times, I arrived at 12 PM, had lunch, and waited for 40 minutes before checking in. During the wait, I was given drink vouchers. The hotel usually has a 12 PM check-out time, and rooms require thorough cleaning afterward. Some friends shouldn't be unhappy about this; just enjoy the beautiful scenery and walk around a bit.
I will continue to stay here again and again, like visiting a friend."