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Golfers can combine time on nearby fairways with a beachside base, making this a resort choice for days split between both.

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The resort's connection to Li heritage adds a cultural thread to your stay, with brocade traditions worth exploring beyond the beach.

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Give the dining terrace as much attention as the interior when comparing rooms, especially if meals outside are part of your holiday.

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For a private outing, ask the concierge to coordinate transport, a driver and a guide together, rather than arranging each element separately.

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Raffles Hainan

Raffles Hainan is a beach resort on Clear Water Bay in Lingshui County, on the warmer southern side of Hainan Island. It is not in downtown Sanya, and that is part of the point. Guests come here for space, sea air, broad terraces, golf nearby and a slower rhythm than the busier resort strips around Yalong Bay or Haitang Bay.

The hotel has a Balinese-influenced design, with open pavilions, water features and rooms that look toward the bay, gardens or pools. It is a large resort, not a small boutique hideaway. Even so, the layout gives many stays a calm, private feel. Families, couples and longer-stay guests can spread out without leaving the property every day.

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Rooms

  • 321 321

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Romantic Romantic

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Raffles Hainan

Oasis Room
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Oasis Room

861 sqft
From 290 USD

A private balcony faces the golf course or gardens. Indoors, marble accents finish the bathroom, where a soaking tub sits beside a separate glass-enclosed shower....

Ocean View Room
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Ocean View Room

861 sqft
From 404 USD

A private balcony extends the accommodation outdoors. The bathroom has marble accents, a soaking tub and a separate shower enclosed in glass. A multimedia panel...

Standard Pool Room
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Standard Pool Room

861 sqft
From 434 USD

A balcony leads to the connecting pool, with garden, poolside or forest outlooks varying across the accommodation. A business desk with an adjustable lamp is...

Private Pool Room
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Private Pool Room

861 sqft
From 464 USD

The balcony gives direct access to the water. Inside, the bathroom includes a walk-in shower and a bathtub. A business desk with an adjustable lamp...

Bay Ocean Junior Suite
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Bay Ocean Junior Suite

1,335 sqft
From 509 USD

The bathroom has marble accents, a bathtub and a private shower. A balcony faces the ocean, and a multimedia panel is provided inside the suite....

Bay Ocean Premium Suite
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Bay Ocean Premium Suite

1,841 sqft
From 525 USD

An open kitchen bar includes a microwave and refrigerator. The bedroom has goose-down bedding and cotton linens, while a private balcony faces the sea. Blackout...

Clear Water Bay Garden Suite
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Clear Water Bay Garden Suite

2,314 sqft
From 525 USD

An open kitchen bar and microwave accompany a generous living area. The private garden has a sitting nook, while the balcony or terrace faces the...

Bay Pool Junior Suite
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Bay Pool Junior Suite

1,335 sqft
From 538 USD

An open kitchen and bar include a microwave and a large refrigerator. The suite has a private terrace and a bathroom with both a walk-in...

Premium Family Room
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Premium Family Room

1,841 sqft
From 538 USD

A private balcony opens towards the gardens, and the bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower. The room includes a business desk with an...

Lighthouse Ocean View Room
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Lighthouse Ocean View Room

861 sqft
From 552 USD

On a high floor, the room has a private balcony overlooking the South China Sea and the lighthouse. Marble accents finish the bathroom, which includes...

Clear Water Bay Ocean Suite
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Clear Water Bay Ocean Suite

2,314 sqft
From 592 USD

Balinese furnishings and Hainan artworks give the interior its local character. The open kitchen and bar include a microwave and a large refrigerator. A substantial...

Premium Bay Pool Suite
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Premium Bay Pool Suite

1,841 sqft
From 592 USD

An open kitchen bar and microwave form part of the living accommodation. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a bathtub. Custom linens dress the...

Clear Water Bay Pool Suite
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Clear Water Bay Pool Suite

2,314 sqft
From 660 USD

The suite has an open kitchen bar with a microwave and a private balcony overlooking the gardens. The water is reached directly from the balcony....

2 Bedroom Royal Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Royal Pool Villa

9,688 sqft
From 2’303 USD

Arranged over two storeys, the villa has a living room, a mini-kitchen and a dedicated spa room. A refrigerator, microwave and preparation area are fitted...

Grand Pool Villa
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Grand Pool Villa

7,750 sqft
From 2’789 USD

Two bedrooms share a separate living room and dining area. The mini-kitchen includes a refrigerator and microwave. The bathroom has a shower and bathtub, with...

Premium Pool Villa
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Premium Pool Villa

4,951 sqft
From 3’696 USD

A separate living room and dining area accompany the bedroom. The mini-kitchen is fitted with a refrigerator and microwave, while the bathroom has both a...

Raffles Hainan sits on Clearwater Bay Avenue in Yingzhou Town, Lingshui County. Sanya Phoenix International Airport is the main arrival point for most international and domestic guests. The drive usually takes about an hour or more, depending on traffic. The location suits travelers who want a beach holiday first and a city itinerary second.

Clear Water Bay is known for a long, clean coastline and a more residential resort mood than central Sanya. The neighboring golf club is one of the practical draws, especially for guests who want morning tee times without a long transfer. The surrounding area is quieter at night, so the hotel works best when you are happy to dine, swim and relax mostly on site.

Accommodation is one of the hotel's strengths. Raffles describes the inventory as rooms, suites and villas. Many have balconies or terraces and views across the sea, gardens or pools. The base rooms are generous by resort standards, so guests do not have to book a suite simply to feel comfortable.

The design is contemporary, bright and relaxed, with pale tones, timber notes and space for indoor-outdoor living. Rooms suit couples who want a broad balcony and a polished bathroom. Suites add more residential comfort. They make sense for longer stays or guests who value Raffles Butler service close at hand.

The villas are the more private choice. They are listed with features such as private pools, outdoor showers, gyms, spa areas and evening canapes. They suit families, multi-generation travel or guests who want resort services without sharing every moment around the main pool.

Dining is varied enough for a resort stay of several nights. Bai Wei focuses on regional Chinese cooking and has private dining pavilions overlooking lotus ponds. It is the best choice for a composed dinner with local and wider Chinese flavors. It also works well for guests who prefer a table away from the main resort flow.

Desa is the all-day restaurant, with an ocean-facing setting and show kitchens. It covers breakfast, easy lunches and casual dinners. For many families, it will become the default venue. Sapori brings the Italian part of the resort's dining program, with sea views and a menu built around familiar Mediterranean comfort.

For lighter hours, Sing Ken Ken serves as the pool bar for drinks and casual bites. Clear Water Bay Lounge is the softer option for coffee, fruit juices and afternoon tea with a view. Long Bar gives the resort its Raffles signature, with cocktails, wine and evening entertainment. The Hainan Sling is the local answer to the brand's famous Singapore story.

The beach is the main reason to choose this hotel. Clear Water Bay gives the resort a long horizon and a sense of breathing room. The pool areas keep the day easy when the sea is windy or guests prefer service close by. This is a resort where the best plans are often simple: breakfast, beach, swim, rest, dinner.

Raffles Spa adds a serious wellness layer, with treatments designed for recovery after travel, sun and golf. The fitness center is unusually substantial for a resort. It has a large workout area, Technogym equipment, sauna space and yoga facilities. Guests who want an active routine can keep one without making do with a token gym.

The nearby Hainan Clear Water Bay Golf Club is a major advantage for golfers. The hotel can also arrange island experiences, but guests should think of this as a coastal resort base rather than a high-energy sightseeing address. The mood is more about water, wellness and warm evenings than packed daily touring.

The service style is polished but resort-minded. Raffles Butler service is part of the promise in higher categories and selected offers. It matters most for guests who want help with transfers, golf, dining times, spa planning and small in-room details. The best stays here are planned enough to avoid friction but loose enough to enjoy the setting.

Atmosphere is gracious without feeling formal all day. Families will not feel out of place, yet the property also has enough adult corners for couples. The scale means it can feel lively in peak Chinese holiday periods. Outside those times, the size works in its favor because the beach, gardens and public areas absorb people well.

Compared with Mandarin Oriental Sanya, Raffles Hainan feels more open and spread out. Mandarin Oriental has a more tucked-away cove mood closer to Sanya. Against The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay, Raffles offers a quieter Clear Water Bay setting and a more residential villa-and-terrace rhythm. The Ritz-Carlton sits in a more established resort zone.

Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay is sleeker and more architectural, with a stronger design-hotel personality. Raffles Hainan is warmer, broader and easier for guests who want classic resort habits, several dining choices and golf nearby. Rosewood Sanya in Haitang Bay feels more urban-resort and vertical by comparison. It has stronger access to Haitang Bay's shopping and entertainment infrastructure.

The closest fit is for travelers who want a beach resort with space, service and a recognizable international standard, but who do not need to be in the busiest part of Sanya. It is less compelling for guests who want nightlife, dense dining outside the hotel or a compact boutique atmosphere.

Book Raffles Hainan if you want a spacious beach resort, generous rooms, villa options, golf nearby and several places to eat without leaving the property. It is especially strong for families, golfers and couples who like wide terraces. It also suits guests who want a slower Hainan stay with reliable service.

Think twice if you want to walk out to many restaurants, bars and shops every evening. The quieter Clear Water Bay location is a strength only if you value the resort itself. For the right guest, Raffles Hainan delivers a polished island stay with room to breathe, strong dining variety and a beach setting that rewards doing less, better.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Bai Wei's private dining pavilions overlook lotus ponds, making regional Chinese cooking a choice for a meal with your own group.

Desa's show kitchens let you watch chefs at work while choosing global comfort food, adding interest to an otherwise straightforward resort meal.

A lagoon pool and a lap pool sit within tropical gardens, giving leisurely swimming and length-focused sessions different places in the grounds.

Location of Raffles Hainan

Qingshuiwan Blvd, Lingshui Li Autonomous County, 英州镇, Hainan, 572427, China

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Weather at Raffles Hainan

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What to Know About Raffles Hainan

Is Raffles Hainan a good beach resort?

Yes. Raffles Hainan is a strong choice for travelers who want a luxury beach resort on China's tropical Hainan Island. The resort has 321 rooms and villas, Clear Water Bay access, pools, spa facilities, dining, golf nearby, and 24-hour butler service.

Where is Raffles Hainan located?

Raffles Hainan is at Clear Water Bay in Lingshui, near Sanya on the southern coast of Hainan Island. The location suits travelers who want beach time, warm weather, resort space, and a quieter base outside central Sanya.

What makes Raffles Hainan special?

Raffles Hainan combines a beachside setting with large rooms, tropical gardens, lotus ponds, personal service, and a full resort layout. It works well for guests who want a classic Asian beach resort with space, dining, spa time, and family-friendly facilities.

What are the rooms like at Raffles Hainan?

Rooms and suites are spacious, with balconies and views that can include gardens, pools, or the sea. Higher categories add more space, stronger views, or villa-style privacy, which can matter on a longer beach stay.

Which room should travelers book at Raffles Hainan?

Book a sea-view room or suite if beach atmosphere and water views are the main reason for the trip. Choose a villa or pool category if privacy, outdoor space, and a more residential resort feel are priorities.

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