Our stay at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay on Hainan Island in spring 2026 was a wonderful experience. We arrived early in the morning right after the Chinese New Year holidays and were checked in promptly with a complimentary breakfast, which was a pleasant surprise.
The resort is very large, with beautiful grounds that are perfect for morning runs (almost 2 km around the property). The 24-hour gym with modern Technogym equipment, Tai Chi classes, yoga sessions, and spa facilities made it easy to combine sports and relaxation. The main swimming pool is about 150 meters long, great for proper swimming, and there are several additional pools including one for kids.
Breakfasts are excellent and served until 11 AM, with a wide selection of fruits, noodles, steamed dishes, and freshly cooked eggs. After such a generous breakfast, one more meal a day is usually enough.
Service throughout the hotel is outstanding. Rooms are cleaned daily, sometimes with small seashell gifts. You will find everything you need in the room and bathroom, and even sunscreen is available near the pool. One evening the staff even offered to prepare a romantic bubble bath with rose petals in our room.
The beach is a short walk from the hotel, where staff provide sunbeds, towels, and water. There are also many facilities for families with children.
A special thank you to our personal hotel manager, Tatiana Ermakova, who helped us understand all the complimentary services and made our stay even more comfortable.
Overall, a fantastic resort with exceptional service and great facilities.