We review the Capella Sanya, the latest luxury beachfront hotel to open in Sanya
Capella Sanya offers peace and quiet paired with spectacular views and service – just what weary travellers need
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Sanya is establishing itself as the go-to holiday spot for busy cosmopolitans in East Asia who are looking for a quick getaway. Also known as the “Hawaii of China”, Sanya is only an hour’s flight from Hong Kong, and just a few hours away from Beijing and Shanghai.
Catering to the growing market is Capella Sanya, the latest luxury hotel to open from the Singapore-based Capella hospitality group.
If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump held their first summit at the Capella Singapore, located on Sentosa Island.
Its new Sanya location boasts 190 rooms and villas, and is the biggest property to open from Capella, which prides itself on its boutique-sized offerings.
A car pick-up is probably the most convenient way to reach the hotel, which is 45 minutes’ drive from the airport. When we arrive at the main entrance, its unassuming exterior hides within it an elegant tropical hideaway.
The hotel is designed by architects Jean-Michel Gathy and Bill Bensley, who have devised luxury resorts and hotels across the world. The design is best described as feng shui-inspired minimalist with a subtle East-meets-West flair.
