Howard Johnson Resort Sanya Bay

Howard Johnson Resort Sanya Bay had excellent facilities, grounds and rooms that were exceptionally well maintained, managed and secured. Service issues were promptly handled by attentive staff. A stroll through the front lawns led to an attractive koi stream, lily pond and access to the lengthy and popular Sanya Bay public beach. We stayed for several weeks (December-January 2025) in the 5th floor of the East wing in a sea & garden facing room. There were some fully sunny days and more cloudy days of somewhat temperate weather with wind making temps feel lower. January was sunnier and warmer. Kids’ activities, individual and group, were on offer each day. Kids were a focus of this and nearby resorts. The on-site Korean Palace restaurant had very good menu with well prepared options. Outdoor swimming pool was spacious with multiple lifeguards and a pair of 50m lap lanes. Indoor pool had limited hours and was very popular especially with families. Staff had few English skills but mobile translators were always at hand. Location was excellent with supermarket, pharmacies, KFC, McDonalds across an intersection from the Resort. It was also a short walk to the beach and local bus stops to Sanya Center, etc. We used bus 108 and taxis often to explore other nearby resorts and JieFang Lu and Sanyawan Lu locations. Free shuttle was available several times daily to Sanya International Duty Free mall for luxury shops and some reasonable eateries. Breakfast buffet was a highlight & definitely worthwhile. Afternoon tea at HoJo Sanya Bay wasn’t served to us particularly hot, but still a pleasant treat at a mini isle in a clear water moat surrounding the lobby bar. Afternoon teas at nearby resorts were very nice.