Sunsets in Sanya
by sarahsmithson
Sep 27, 2024
JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay Resort, as a "Spanish manor sunk into the tropics", presents a lazy holiday philosophy among the coconut trees and the blue sea. The ochre-red terracotta roofs, carved iron fences and sandstone arcades replicate the architectural charm of Andalusia on the shores of the South China Sea. Although the building is only 4 stories high, the stepped layout allows each guest room to become a sea view collector - from opening the door of the pool room on the first floor to jumping into the coolness, to overlooking the outline of Wuzhizhou Island from the terrace on the fourth floor, the low-level view allows the sea and sky to penetrate into every corner in a more intimate manner.
The guest rooms are inspired by the "private residence of the manor owner". In the spacious space starting from 65 square meters, rattan headboards, hand-forged bronze mirrors and dark walnut furniture form a trio of textures. The bathroom is particularly stunning: outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is a swaying palm silhouette, the double bathtub is paved with Moroccan-style mosaic tiles, and the toiletries are from Natura Bissé, the official brand of the Spanish royal family. The low-key luxury is reflected in every detail. The most wonderful thing is the corner terrace. The curved sofa and wooden ceiling form a semi-open rest area. When you wake up in the morning, you can hold a cup of coffee and watch the sea level dyed amber by the morning glow. You will have the illusion of being on the Mediterranean coast.
The JW Kitchen restaurant on the first floor is an Iberian carnival of taste. For breakfast, the chef combines Hainan’s local flavors with classic Spanish dishes: freshly opened coconuts are infused with espresso to make “Island Affogato”, and Sanya yellowfin tuna marinated in capers is served as tapas, served with freshly baked churros and Spanish dough sticks. Dinner is a feast of land and sea - slow-cooked Iberian black pork ribs wrapped in Sanya wild honey, lobster paella dances with saffron and Hainan bell peppers, and the almond frosting cake on the dessert table is juxtaposed with mango sticky rice, accompanied by a glass of sherry, it seems that even the sea breeze has a slightly sweet fragrance.
Take a stroll through the estate after dark, where the horseshoe-shaped arches cast geometric shadows in the moonlight, and the central swimming pool reflects the outlines of the starry sky and palm trees. This secret holiday resort, which rejects the hustle and bustle of high-rise buildings, interprets what "another answer to luxury" means with its low-density spatial aesthetics and cross-oceanic dialogue on the tip of the tongue.
📍Store name: JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
🔎Address: No. 32 Haitang North Road
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