The Mandarin Oriental, Sanya () is a

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and

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located in

Sanya Sanya; Chinese postal romanization, also spelled Samah is the southernmost city on Hainan Island, and one of the four prefecture-level cities of Hainan, Hainan Province in Southeast China, South China. According to the Sixth National Populati ...

City on the southeastern coast of the island of

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, China. The 296-room resort opened in 2009 and is managed by

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited is a multinational hospitality and management group focusing on luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, with a total of 43 properties worldwide, 20 of which it either wholly or partially owns ...

. The hotel contains 10 restaurants and bars as well as the spa at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya.

Location

Sometimes referred to as "the Chinese

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", this resort area has earned a reputation as a top tourist destination.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport is an international airport serving the city of Sanya in South Central China’s Hainan province. It is located about northwest of the city center. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is a main airport hu ...

is reachable from a variety of major domestic cities including

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and

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, as well as a number of international destinations.

The Hotel

The Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is situated on Coral Bay and covers of land with views of the South China Sea available from much of the property. The resort operates 297 guest rooms including a number of duplex villas, each with dedicated butler service and infinity pools. Three pools are located at the property, VISTA, ACTIVO, and TRANQUILLO offering lap swimming, and recreational activities. The Mandarin Oriental, Sanya contains the Spa Village, home to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya, and the resident

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master who teaches

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to guests in the mornings.

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and

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classes are also available. The hotel features ten restaurants and bars, including a seafood restaurant Fresh and MO Blues a cigar and whiskey lounge. Mandarin Oriental Sanya Lobby

The Spa

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Sanya spans and features 18 treatment rooms, each with a private steam shower and outdoor bathtub. On the premises, a licensed doctor administers traditional Chinese Medicine.

Restaurants & bars

Source:/ *Fresh: a Seafood restaurant with a beachfront location *Pavilion: a poolside restaurant serving Mediterranean and Asian inspired menu items *Yi Yang: an upscale restaurant offering Cantonese menu *Wave: a poolside restaurant and bar *Sunset Bar: a venue for cocktails with views of Coral Bay *Phoenix Tea House: tea lounge serving over 100 varieties of teas *Mee & Mian: a noodle bar located near the beach *MO Blues: a lounge offering a menu of whiskeys, wines and cigars *Breeze: lobby lounge at the Mandarin Oriental, Sanya that serves sweets and a variety of beverages *The Cliff: a private dining location for villa guests

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