Best for
Golfers can combine time on nearby fairways with a beachside base, making this a resort choice for days split between both.
Best for
Golfers can combine time on nearby fairways with a beachside base, making this a resort choice for days split between both.
What makes it special
The resort's connection to Li heritage adds a cultural thread to your stay, with brocade traditions worth exploring beyond the beach.
Room to consider
Give the dining terrace as much attention as the interior when comparing rooms, especially if meals outside are part of your holiday.
Insider tip
For a private outing, ask the concierge to coordinate transport, a driver and a guide together, rather than arranging each element separately.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
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.
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. The bathroom also has a bidet and a make-up mirror. In one bathroom layout, two round basins line a counter beneath a broad mirror framed by horizontal slats. An open storage alcove adjoins the bathing area. A multimedia panel is provided in the room.
In one bedroom layout, pale L-shaped seating occupies the space beside broad sliding glazing. Its chaise and a round low table form a sitting area near the bed, while a writing table stands closer to the glazed opening. Dark plank-pattern flooring runs through this interior. Blackout curtains are fitted at the windows, and the desk has an adjustable lamp.
Beyond the sliding doors, a covered garden-facing terrace has a round table and chairs beneath the roof. A block-clad pillar stands at the edge of this outdoor sitting area. Extra beds for a child or adult and a baby crib can be requested.
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....
King rooms sleep two guests; rooms with two queen beds sleep three.
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 provides connections inside the room. Blackout curtains are fitted at the windows, and the room includes a business desk with an adjustable lamp.
One bedroom design places pale seating with a chaise beside full-height balcony glazing. A round low table stands within this sitting area, and a writing desk runs perpendicular to the glazing. The plank-pattern floor surrounds a pale carpet below the sleeping area. Outside, a round table and two chairs furnish the balcony.
A bathroom arrangement pairs a built-in bathtub with a long vanity and two bowl basins. The broad mirror has a horizontally slatted frame, with an open shelf below the counter. A handheld fitting sits at the bathtub, above a floor patterned with small black, grey and white rectangular tiles.
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...
A king-bed room sleeps two guests; a room with two queen beds sleeps three.
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 provided inside, and blackout curtains are fitted at the windows. A pale sofa with a chaise and round low table occupies the space beside the sliding glazing in one bedroom layout.
One bathroom design brings together an open vanity area and a built-in bathtub at the far end. Two round bowl basins stand on the counter below a broad mirror with a horizontally slatted frame. A clear partition marks the shower area to the right of the bath. A storage alcove adjoins the bathroom zone. Small black, grey and white rectangular tiles pattern the floor.
The bathroom fittings also include a bidet, a full-length mirror and a make-up mirror. Extra beds for adults or children and a baby crib can be requested.
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...
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 provides a place to work, and a multimedia panel is fitted in the room.
In one interior arrangement, a pale L-shaped sofa sits alongside the sleeping area, with its chaise extending towards a round low table. The desk and chair stand against the brown wall opposite this seating group. Full-height glazing opens towards a covered patio beside the pool.
Blackout curtains are fitted at the windows. The bathroom has fixed and flexible showerheads, a bidet and a make-up mirror. A child or adult extra bed and a baby crib are available on request.
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...
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.
In one bedroom design, a pale sofa and chaise stand near tall balcony glazing. A round low table sits beside the sofa, while the writing desk and chair occupy the far wall. In a lounge design, a pale sofa and two red armchairs surround a rectangular low table, with an upholstered bench along one side.
A round table and chairs furnish the covered balcony in this arrangement. Indoors, blackout curtains are fitted to the windows, and the desk has an adjustable lamp. The bathroom also includes a bidet, fixed and flexible showerheads, a full-length mirror and a make-up mirror.
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....
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 curtains are fitted to the windows.
In one living-room layout, a pale sofa and red armchair face a low rectangular table. A long upholstered bench sits nearby, and a round dining table stands beside the glazing. Glazed doors open onto a covered terrace. In one outdoor arrangement, two cushioned loungers sit side by side along the glazed wall. A table and chairs stand farther along the terrace, with both furnished areas sheltered beneath the roof.
A broad internal opening leads from the living room towards the bedroom, with a writing area visible beyond. The suite includes a business desk with an adjustable lamp. Its bathroom fittings include a bidet, fixed and flexible showerheads, and a full-length mirror.
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...
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 green surroundings. An outdoor dining area is also provided. A Bose sound system serves the interior.
One interior design places pale seating with a chaise beside broad glazing. A writing area stands near the opening, with a garden patio beyond. Another lounge arrangement places two red armchairs facing inward towards a round low table, with pale sofa seating to one side and an upholstered bench forming another edge of the group.
A round table and chairs furnish that covered patio, with a block-clad pillar at its edge. Dark plank-pattern flooring runs through the interior. Blackout curtains are provided at the windows. Bathroom fittings include a bidet, fixed and flexible showerheads, and a full-length mirror.
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...
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 shower and a bathtub. An audio system is also provided indoors.
In one sleeping and sitting arrangement, a pale sofa with a chaise stands beside broad glazing. A writing desk occupies the opposite side of the room, across from the sleeping area.
A covered patio lies beyond the glazed opening, furnished with a round table and chairs. The interior windows are fitted with blackout curtains. The bathroom also includes a bidet, a full-length mirror and a make-up mirror. A dual-basin vanity faces the tub in one bathroom design. Its long counter sits below a broad framed mirror, with an open recess beneath. Multimedia connections are provided in the suite.
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...
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 adjustable lamp and blackout curtains at the windows. A multimedia panel is provided indoors. Extra beds for children or adults and a baby crib can be requested.
One covered outdoor arrangement has loungers beside a round dining table and chairs. The writing area is visible through the adjoining glazing.
A bathroom design uses two round bowl basins beneath a wide mirror framed by horizontal slats. A built-in bathtub sits at the far end, with a clear shower partition to its right. Beside the bathroom zone is a storage alcove. Black, grey and white rectangular tiles create a small-scale pattern across the floor of this arrangement. A bidet and a make-up mirror are also provided in the bathroom.
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...
Rooms with a king bed sleep two guests; two-queen rooms sleep three.
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 a soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower and a smart toilet. A multimedia panel is fitted inside. A make-up mirror and a full-length mirror are also provided in the bathroom.
In one bedroom arrangement, a pale sofa with a chaise sits beside a round low table. An upholstered bench accompanies the sleeping area. A writing desk stands against the brown wall opposite the bed. The desk has an adjustable lamp, and blackout curtains are fitted at the windows.
Broad glazing opens towards a covered balcony in this design. Loungers and a dining table occupy the outdoor area, while the indoor sofa stands close to the glazed opening. A baby crib or an additional bed for a child or adult is available on request.
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...
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 work desk is also provided. The bedroom has goose-down bedding and tailor-made linens. In one bedroom design, an upholstered foot bench faces a long fitted cabinet, while a grey armchair stands beside the balcony glazing. The windows have blackout curtains.
An individual lounge design groups a pale sofa and two red armchairs around a round low table. The room also has an upholstered bench, with a counter and chair to one side. A doorway leads along the internal passage beyond the seating.
Full-height glazing opens towards the balcony seating in this arrangement. The suite also has a private terrace with a broad, 180-degree outlook over the ocean. In the bathroom, a bidet and fixed and flexible showerheads are provided, along with a make-up mirror.
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...
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 bed. The bathroom also includes a bidet and a make-up mirror. One bathroom design places two round basins along a counter beneath a wide mirror framed by horizontal slats. A storage alcove with a hanging rail and low drawers adjoins the entrance, while small black, grey and white tiles pattern the floor.
In one bedroom arrangement, a pale L-shaped sofa with a chaise sits alongside the sleeping space. A round low table stands in front of the sofa. Opposite, the writing desk and chair share a panelled wall.
Full-height glazing leads to a covered patio in this design. The balcony gives direct access to the pool.
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...
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. One poolside layout has broad submerged steps along the edge of the water. A paved strip separates the pool from two cushioned loungers, which stand in front of a low block-faced retaining wall and surrounding planting.
In one bedroom layout, a pale sofa and chaise stand beside the glazing, with a round low table in front. A writing desk occupies the opposite side of the sleeping area.
A round table and chairs furnish the balcony in this design. The suite includes a business desk with an adjustable lamp and blackout curtains at the windows. The bathroom has a bidet, fixed and flexible showerheads, a full-length mirror and a make-up mirror.
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....
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 in the kitchen. A work desk provides an indoor writing space. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, bathtub and smart toilet.
One exterior arrangement places a garden courtyard between roofed pavilions. Glazing reveals a bedroom on one side and a dining space on the other, with sheltered outdoor seating between them. Steps lead from a pavilion to the courtyard deck.
The upper floor has balcony rails above the glazed lower-level spaces. Planting borders the sheltered sitting areas around the courtyard. Indoors, blackout curtains are fitted at the windows. A full-length mirror and a make-up mirror are provided in the bathroom.
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...
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 a bidet, a full-length mirror and a make-up mirror also provided. The shower has both fixed and flexible heads.
One bedroom design has tall glazing on two adjacent walls, opening towards the garden. A red upholstered chaise stands to one side of the sleeping area; on the other is a pale armchair with a footstool. A broad pale carpet covers part of the plank-pattern floor. Another bedroom design groups two armchairs around a round table beside the glazing, with upholstered foot benches opposite a long low cabinet.
The private garden surrounds the outdoor swimming area, where a Jacuzzi forms an additional bathing feature. Blackout curtains are fitted at the windows, and a business desk with an adjustable lamp is provided indoors. Extra beds and a baby crib can be requested.
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...
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 shower and a bathtub. The villa has a private garden and views towards the golf course.
In one bedroom design, a broad slatted partition forms the headboard wall and a low bench stands at the foot of the bed. A wide open passage leads towards the lounge, where pale seating and green ottomans are visible. Dining furniture sits farther back within this connected interior.
A recessed ceiling frames the sleeping zone, and a slatted sideboard stands along one wall. Outside, the pool includes a Jacuzzi. The villa has blackout curtains and a business desk with an adjustable lamp. A bidet and make-up mirror are provided in the bathroom.
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.
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.
Qingshuiwan Blvd, Lingshui Li Autonomous County, 英州镇, Hainan, 572427, China
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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