JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay: The Only Mediterranean-Style Luxury Resort!
The JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay is one of my favorite hotels in Sanya. I've stayed here three times now, and I love the tranquility, quality, and consistently excellent service.
1. After the rebranding, the main building rooms at the Haitang Bay JW Marriott have been refreshed and maintained. While the furniture hasn't changed much (it will be updated later), the rooms are spacious (starting at 70 sq m) and each has a private balcony. The ocean view rooms offer stunning vistas of lush greenery and the vast sea. The room layout and decor are also well-designed, featuring a modern, minimalist style with a bright, predominantly white color scheme.
2. For families traveling with children, the hotel offers a variety of room types, including family rooms, Paul Frank Pool Family Rooms, and open-plan family suites, suitable for families of three or four. Kindly note that the family rooms have a 0.9m single bed suitable only for children, located next to the master bedroom for easy access and supervision.
3. Beyond the main building are the villas. The villa rooms remain largely unchanged and are well-maintained. I once again stayed in a one-bedroom pool villa, which offers privacy and tranquility in a spacious 181 sq m layout. It features a large living room, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet, providing luxurious comfort and freedom. The highlight is the private outdoor pool, perfect for swimming and playing. For those seeking undisturbed aquatic fun, the villa's private pool is the ideal spot.
4. The villa area is perfect for couples and families. In addition to one-bedroom villas, there are also two-bedroom options available. Nestled among tropical vegetation, the villas offer a secluded retreat away from the main building, with private courtyards and lush gardens creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
5. Dining at the hotel offers a plethora of choices. The newly renovated Aqua Pavilion is perfect for a romantic dinner for couples or a family meal. Dining seats are available by the pool and inside the Peacock Pavilion. Surrounded by greenery and water, with live music adding to the ambiance, the restaurant offers a romantic and tranquil setting with a degree of privacy. The Aqua Pavilion serves Western cuisine as well as hot pot set meals. Currently, a two-person hot pot set is priced at just CNY 198, including Alaskan king crab legs, Hainan three-spot swimming crab, crystal squid, premium grain-fed beef, Hainan Wenchang chicken, and Teochew beef balls, offering excellent value.
6. You can also dine at the Chinese restaurant, Cai Yue Xuan. (It's worth noting that the JW Marriott and Sheraton resorts in Haitang Bay are sister properties, and their restaurants are shared and within close proximity.) I have fond memories of the "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" seafood feast here. It's a great place to savor authentic Hainan flavors. Currently, Marriott hotels in Hainan are running a "Marriott Hainan Gourmet" promotion with various set menus at reasonable prices.
7. For a relaxing break, the JW Lobby Lounge is an excellent choice. With open views and good ventilation, it's the perfect place to unwind with coffee, tea, afternoon tea, or cocktails. The adjoining lobby exudes an air of sophisticated elegance, with soaring wooden bookshelves lining the walls, creating a unique, European library-like atmosphere rarely seen in Hainan's luxury hotels.
8. The hotel has a relatively small number of rooms, with a total of 142 rooms, suites, and 18 independent villas, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking privacy and tranquility. I particularly appreciate the hotel's architecture, the guest room corridors, the manicured gardens, and the meandering pools. Staying here encourages a sense of peace and quiet.
9. In the hotel-dense Haitang Bay area of Sanya, the JW Marriott maintains a low-key presence. Today's guests, especially younger travelers, value comfort and Instagrammable locations. This hotel caters to both. The guest room corridors, beautiful gardens, octagonal pavilions, fountains, and pools offer endless opportunities for capturing stunning Trip Moments. After your meal, don't forget to take a stroll through the gardens, which offer picturesque scenery at every turn, like a series of exquisite paintings.