I would call this hotel the king of cost-effectiveness among Sanya resort hotels.
Overall recommendation index: Five stars
Hotel loyalty program membership level: Hilton Diamond
Overall evaluation: Arguably the most generous Hilton hotel in Sanya❗️With prices consistently around 400-500 RMB, including airport transfers and three meals a day, it's an incredible deal in all of Hainan.
1️⃣ Public Areas
The hotel is located in Yazhou Bay, a straight-line distance of 400m from the beach, about a ten-minute walk. There's also a hotel shuttle available. The signature "CURIO" logo in the lobby bar is a reminder of the unique design of the Hilton Curio Collection. The main feature of the hotel is a large swimming pool, including an open-air section and a popular grotto pool. There's even a man-made beach in the pool area, creating a lagoon-like feel.
2️⃣ Rooms
As a Diamond member, I always receive a pre-arrival call, and on several occasions, I've been upgraded to a Deluxe Garden View Suite. The room is nearly 100 square meters, and while it's called "garden view," it actually offers partial ocean views. The room incorporates local Hainan style, with a large balcony connecting the bedroom and living room. The minibar is free for the first round and includes capsule coffee and Twinings tea. The toiletries are Crabtree & Evelyn, and the bathroom fixtures are Hansgrohe, indicating the high-quality materials used. Additionally, the hotel provides a complimentary goodnight sweet soup and a handwritten card, exceeding the level of service expected at this price point.
3️⃣ Dining
This hotel is incredibly generous. Gold members and above receive complimentary afternoon tea for two, dinner for two at the Chinese restaurant, and daily breakfast for two.
Afternoon tea is available every day. For example, if you check in on Saturday and check out on Sunday, you'll have afternoon tea on both days. It's a set menu with a choice of two drinks, and the lobby bar offers pleasant views.
The complimentary dinner at the Chinese restaurant is equivalent to a set meal for two to three people worth over 200 RMB on Trip.com. This is far superior to pre-prepared meals in a lounge, and both the ambiance and the food are excellent.
Breakfast is served until 11:00 am. Since the hotel caters to many tour groups, the breakfast area is usually less crowded after 10:00 am. I recommend choosing an outdoor seat. The breakfast selection is more extensive than expected, with all the standard options, local specialties like Qingbuliang (a refreshing dessert), and even made-to-order Eggs Benedict. The rou jia mo (meat sandwich) is also delicious.
The best part about this hotel is that while it's a bit far from downtown Sanya, it's close to Nanshan Temple and Dadongtian Scenic Area, and there's a free shuttle bus. The hotel also offers complimentary airport transfers, so from the moment you land, you barely need to spend any money, as almost everything is covered by the hotel. In other words, the value of the complimentary benefits seems to surpass the room rate itself. It's hard to find a comparable deal in Sanya.