Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Seaside haunt for the active crowd
Plopped along the Dadong Sea, with its crystal-clear waters and protected coral reef, this six-year-old stunner strikes just the right balance between family-friendly resort and romantic getaway destination. Guests bed down in 296 contemporary-meets-rustic rooms, suites and villas, and enjoy fresh fare and cocktail classics at one of the the property’s nine gastro venues. Bearing in mind that Hainan is often subject to typhoons, the hotel offers indoor activities such as cooking and t'ai chi classes as well as its lauded spa to make sure no day goes to waste here.

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