Sanya, Hainan Island, China

[Wezza]

We're looking at going in May. Has anybody been there? We're looking at hotels in the Dadonghai Beach area but can't seem to make up our mind.

Cheers!

 

[serfty]

Looks like experience is limited in this forum.

 

[michaelj]

Looks like experience is limited in this forum.

I went there for a conference in September last year. Stayed at the Sheraton at Yalong Bay which was a great spot if you want to relax, go to the beach or play golf. Apparently there are a few day trip options to the highlands etc but I did not go on any. Neither did I go into town, but those who did were relatively underwhelmed.

There were a number of resorts along Yalong Bay. The Sheraton was very well laid out, the rooms were good and tehre were plenty of dining, drinking options. I think that the physical facilities of many of the others are similarly good.

Hope this helps.

 

[Wezza]

Thanks for the reply, we decided to ditch Hainan Island after all & head to Hong Kong instead. It is much more easily accessible for both of us. And I managed to score return flights from BNE on QF for $660 + 17K FF points. The missus picked up flights on Aeroflot from SVO for $600 return.

 

[Isochronous]

Thanks for the reply, we decided to ditch Hainan Island after all & head to Hong Kong instead. It is much more easily accessible for both of us. And I managed to score return flights from BNE on QF for $660 + 17K FF points. The missus picked up flights on Aeroflot from SVO for $600 return.

Not surprised - Hainan is full of Russian tourists. You should notice a lot of Russian language menus too, apparently.

 

[Wezza]

Not surprised - Hainan is full of Russian tourists. You should notice a lot of Russian language menus too, apparently.

Yeah so I've heard. In Thailand I often got mistaken for Russian & handed Russian menus at restaurants. The suit sharks would also say to me, Privyet droog! Davai!!