Hidden Gem Designer Hotel Near Sanya Nanshan Temple
by SiiriKokko
Jun 30, 2025
This time on my trip to Sanya, I discovered a hidden gem of a guesthouse! Sanya Shilanyu Guesthouse (Haitang Bay Branch) is definitely the king of cost performance, with butler-style service and exquisite dining that made me not want to leave~ 🌴
Here are the highlights first ✨
• Enjoy a five-star experience for just over 400 RMB per person
• Breakfast features freshly cooked authentic Hainan rice noodles
• Afternoon tea is so exquisite I spent half an hour taking photos before eating
• Every room is equipped with a Dyson hairdryer
📍Location is unbeatable
Hidden in the Haitang Bay villa area, a 5-minute walk to Linwang Night Market for Qingbuliang dessert, and a 10-minute drive straight to the Duty-Free City for shopping. The best part is the quietness amid the bustle, with gated access requiring a card, ensuring maximum privacy! At night, the pool glows blue, surrounded by tropical plants, instantly transporting you to Bali.
🛎️ Service details are super touching
• 24-hour butler responds instantly (tested by requesting ice at 2 a.m., delivered upstairs)
• Proactively helps with luggage and adjusts room temperature
• Noticed I had a child and immediately provided a bed guard
• Electric car rentals can use the hotel’s charging station
📸 Photo-worthy spots with a 200% success rate
1. Bamboo hammock by the pool (best to shoot in the morning with natural light)
2. Tea table in the private courtyard of the garden room (wear a light-colored long dress and straw hat)
3. Hollow brick wall in the café (perfect prop for afternoon tea photos)
4. Stone path in the woods (aerial shots look like a secret forest)
🍽️ Foodie happiness checklist
• Must-order breakfast: seafood noodles/zhajiang noodles + freshly ground coffee
• Hidden afternoon tea menu: mango smoothie + coconut cake
• Goodnight sweet soup: daily changing flavors of white fungus soup
👙 Nearby activities unlocked
• 5 minutes to Haitang Plaza to watch the sunset
• 10-minute drive to Houhai Village for surfing
• Walk to Linwang Night Market for late-night snacks, try stall No. 101’s fried ice
💡 Practical tips
• Choose rooms on the 2nd floor or above for better privacy
• Book in advance to upgrade to rooms with a soaking tub
• Afternoon tea is included in the room rate, don’t miss it
• Bring white or bright-colored swimsuits for better photos
The garden room I stayed in had a green plant wall right outside the door; at night, listening to the insects while sipping coconut water—that’s what a vacation should be! The butler said there are often discounts in the off-season, planning to bring my parents for a second visit at the end of the month~ 🌊
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