Escape the Dust Without Leaving the City｜An Insider’s Niche Retreat Choice, Sanya Luhuitou Resort Hotel

When it comes to Sanya, what it certainly doesn’t lack are various luxury brand hotels🏨. But if we talk about being “secluded yet independent,” we inevitably come back to the hidden gem of Sanya Luhuitou Resort Hotel.

Located on the Xiaodonghai coast, at the foot of Luhuitou Mountain, sharing the same beach🏝️ with the InterContinental Sanya Resort on Half-Mountain Peninsula, it was formerly a high-end Thai luxury resort brand hotel under Anantara. Compared to the bustling, crowded Dadonghai just three to five kilometers away, this place maintains a rare tranquility🧘‍♂️.

✨Reasons to choose it:
✅ Ultimate private vacation experience: The hotel covers over 100,000 square meters but only has 121 suites, including 21 villas with rich Thai🌸 style.
✅ Hidden luxury vacation experience: All rooms have scenic balconies with 180° views overlooking Xiaodonghai🐬. Soaking in a private pool watching the sun, moon, and stars rotate—that’s how life should be.
✅ Poetry and distant places within the hotel: Unlike busy, noisy family-friendly trendy hotels, here there are few guests, allowing exclusive enjoyment of coconut groves🌴, infinity pools, and beach bars. No need to fight for photo spots, it’s like a budget-friendly version of Amanfayun in Hangzhou.
✅ Pursuing that perfect sea at all costs: This is one of the few areas in Sanya with crystal-clear water. Although the beach sand is a bit coarse, it has become a paradise for shell collectors🦪.

🏡 Room types fully explained:
This time, we experienced two room types, differing between the main building and the villa area:

1️⃣ Deluxe Sea View Twin Room
62㎡ spacious area, 180° full sea view floor-to-ceiling windows
Extra-large walk-in closet + independent sea view bathtub
Bathroom with dry and wet separation🆚 double basin washstand design
Balcony facing the sea breeze, overlooking the beautiful Xiaodonghai

2️⃣ One-Bedroom Spa Pool Villa
Private entrance and courtyard, starting at 500㎡
Private heated pool + tropical exclusive garden
24-hour butler service

🍽️ Dining experience: Authentic Thai flavors on the palate

• The hotel has two restaurants, but the Thai restaurant was unfortunately under renovation when we visited.
• Still, you can enjoy authentic Thai dishes like ruby desserts, mango sticky rice🍚, and Thai curry🍛, which are truly delicious.
• The breakfast selection is also rich. Although it doesn’t run as late as some hotels’ buffets until 2 p.m., for early risers like us, the quality of ingredients and taste always come first.
• A delightful surprise🫢 was tasting authentic Hainan coconut milk qingbuliang for breakfast, with customizable toppings!

💁 First service experience:

☀️ Although management has loosened somewhat after the renaming, and some facilities are idle, the service team still maintains professional standards. From guiding guests upon arrival to luggage handling, every step reflects thoughtful service. During the off-season, standard rooms cost just over 500 yuan, including a full-body massage service, offering excellent value for money.

☀️ The spa center is elegant and tranquil, perfect for solo travelers. Although some rooms are slightly dated, overall conditions are still better than many older hotels in Yalong Bay. Villa prices are also affordable, making it a hidden treasure in Sanya’s accommodation market. For budget-conscious travelers🧳 seeking quality, this is undoubtedly the best choice.

☀️ Notably, there are few children’s entertainment facilities🐣 here, making it ideal for travelers seeking a quiet holiday. The pool area adjoins a spacious lawn and features a uniquely designed pavilion pool, perfect for photo ops and check-ins.

📍 Location: Sanya Luhuitou Resort Hotel
🚇 Address: No. 6 Xiaodonghai Road, Jiyang District, Sanya City, Hainan Province
💰 Price per person: Off-season 599/night including breakfast (great value for sea view rooms!)

"Every minute here, you can hear the breath of the sea."

If you’re tired of the noise of city hotels and want a truly relaxing vacation, this Luhuitou Resort Hotel is definitely worth adding to your must-stay list!