401-room St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort set to open this November

"We are excited to introduce the St. Regis brand to Hainan island,” said Sunny Heng, General Manager of The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort. “The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will redefine luxury for this resort destination – offering unrivaled services and amenities and a stunning, contemporary design that will elevate the resort experience for the world’s most discerning travelers.”

The resort’s interior design celebrates the sea, sand, marina and nautical elements – creating a casually elegant environment reminiscent of the world’s most luxurious ocean liners.

The entrance features an impressive porte-cochere leading to a main lobby with spaces accentuated with yacht-like wood finishes, sand-colored exotic diamond stones, and brightly colored fabrics and furnishings.

The guestrooms and 28 beachside villas will feature high thread-count linens, plush bath towels and St. Regis signature bath accessories. Each room will be equipped with state-of-the-art modern conveniences such as HD plasma cable televisions, computer and MP3 charging stations, and WiFi access.

The hotel will offer guests all-day dining at Social while the Beachfront Restaurant – Driftwood serves up freshly-caught local seafood accompanied by views of Yalong Bay. For contemporary Chinese cuisine, Yan Ting features sophisticated, modern Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes amidst a spacious, glamorous setting. Guests will be able to unwind before or after dinner at Decanter by Haut-Brisson, featuring an extensive wine cellar from some of the world’s most celebrated vineyards and private rooms for tastings or dinners. Finally, the Drawing Room – Lounge and Bar is where guests will be able to enjoy Afternoon Tea.