Shangri-La Opens Sanya Resort and Spa in Hainan, China

Shangri-La has expanded its portfolio of hotels in China with the opening of the Shangri-La Sanya Resort and Spa, Hainan.

The 340-room resort is set on 45 acres and offers an extensive range of recreational activities and facilities, including its own Adventure Zone and Kids’ Water Park (opening in November 2014).

Shangri-La’s first resort to open in mainland China boasts 300 metres of pristine beachfront and views of the surrounding mountains and hills.

Activities are spread out across two designated areas (Oasis and Sands) with five activity centres. In addition to the Water Park and Adventure Zone, the resort features two free-form pools; jogging and bike trails; a beach football field; sand volleyball court; water games; a state of the art gym with an outdoor deck for activities such as Tai Chi and yoga, and additional recreational activities that are complimentary for guests.

Guestrooms are located in the seven-storey Ocean, Coral and Palm wings and take their design cues from nature, with hardwood floors, closet handles carved to look like seashells and gold-leaf seashell artwork. Every king-bedded room has a pull-out sofa bed. And family amenities include robes and slippers for kids.

Restaurants include Kon Tiki, which offers flavours from the South Pacific and draws inspiration from Polynesian culture. Interactive live fire dance performances, grass skirt dancing and a drum show keep the atmosphere lively and match the menu, which features items such as Banana Ducky Pizza – a smoked duck breast with mashed banana in tangy tamarind sauce.

The all-day dining restaurant, Chuyi Wutai, presents authentic Chinese home-style cuisine along with international fare across six open theatre-style kitchens. The 366-seat restaurant has its own kid’s corner with a buffet designed specifically for children.

At S.E.A. restaurant diners can enjoy the ocean breeze as they hand-select the freshest local seafood.

Drinks, cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed in the Lobby Lounge, Pool Bar or open-air Dragonfly Bar.

For destination weddings, meetings and events, the resort offers a 1,500-square-metre ballroom and 10 breakout function spaces. Events can also be set up along the 300 metres of beach, on “the lawn” or in the landscaped garden.

Opening later this year will be the resort’s CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La and eight two-story villas.

Opening Offer

An introductory rate of RMB988 per night, plus 15% service charge, is available until 31 December 2014. The opening offer includes accommodation in a Superior Room, breakfast for two, 30% off dining with a spend of RMB 1,000 or more at China Duty Free Mall, a complimentary foot massage with any spa booking for two persons and triple points for Golden Circle Members, plus such Shangri-La benefits as free Wi-Fi, unlimited use of recreational facilities and access to the kid’s Adventure Zone. Terms and conditions apply.