This stylish five-star resort is visually stunning, with 502 spacious and chic rooms set around a deep-blue lagoon pool. Rooms without a sea view have a shower on the balcony as a consolation. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This fading, older hotel has a great seafront location, but the rooms are fading and many smell of smoke. Ask for a room on an upper floor for the best views. Prices are more than 50% less out of season. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A reasonable midrange choice in a good location by the beach. Rooms are attractive, with soft beds, and prices usually start at around 240 during offpeak season, but in several windowless rooms there is no romantic view at all. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This place is far from a resort and the rooms are worn, but they're also spacious and offer good value. The management don't speak English, but the staff in Sanya Adventure across the lobby should be able to help. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In it's role as home to the Miss World contest from 2003 to 2005, this 511-room resort put Sanyà on the map for many people outside China. It has excellent kids facilities and generally high standards, but it's already starting to wear a little. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The South China is not as sharp as it was when Jiang Zemin stayed back in 1993, but it is in one of the best positions in Dàdonghai and offers reasonable value in the low season. Internet access on the clunky old computers in each room costs around 5 an hour. Full Lonely Planet Review ›