Aegean Suites Sanya Yalong Bay Resort  

On Yalong Bay in Sanya, this all-suite resort sits steps from Yalong Bay Beach and Yalong Bay Central Square, about 16 km from the city center. White-washed, Greek-style houses give it a Mediterranean-meets-Southeast-Asian vibe on a beachfront stretch.

Midrange to high-end suites offer mountain or sea views and come with fully-equipped kitchens, washers and dryers, and free broadband Internet. Interiors blend white-washed Mediterranean facades with Southeast Asian touches; rooms include TVs, mini-bars and slippers, and an elevator serves the property.

Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and enjoy outdoor swimming pools, direct beachfront access, and a range of water sports including a diving club. Stay active in the gym, work on your tan in the salon, and use the concierge and ticket office for local tours; free parking is available.

A business center and meeting facilities are on-site, and rooms include free broadband Internet access for work needs.

The on-site restaurant serves Chinese and Western dishes with outdoor grilling, and a bar keeps things casual after a day on the sand.