Holiday Inn properties in Sanya

What you see is what you get. We booked a suite with a king-size bed and a twin bed. The room was quite spacious, probably living up to the 70 square meters mentioned on the details page. Our suite's balcony faced an area outside the Xinghua complex, and coincidentally, the hotel across the street was undergoing construction. The hotel called us in advance to let us know, but honestly, with the balcony door closed, it wasn't much of an issue, and the construction was intermittent. We spent most of our time with the kids participating in hotel activities and playing in the sand and water at the beach, so it didn't really bother us. The hotel assigned a butler two days before check-in to help with the check-in process and book parent-child activities. The parent-child facilities and swimming pools are shared with the Hualuxe, and it's very close to the beach. Yalong Bay's water is crystal clear, making it perfect for families with kids. This was my first time in Sanya, and I've stayed at some pretty good hotels. Compared to the five-star hotels in Sanya Bay, I much preferred the Xinghua in Yalong Bay this time. Next time I bring the kids, I'll definitely only book in Yalong Bay.

I just got back from Sanya and took a few days to adjust before coming to Ctrip. How do I describe my stay at the Holiday Inn? I'm a Northeasterner who goes to Sanya every year to escape the coldest days of winter. Hotels in Sanya generally prioritize service, and room upgrades are common. So, how do I rate the Holiday Inn? In my opinion, the butler service wasn't very noticeable. The hotel is quite small. It calls itself a family-friendly hotel, but compared to other family hotels, the activities felt a bit perfunctory. It might be suitable for very young children because the hotel's small size could make getting around easier. However, for kids aged 5 and up, I think they'd get bored after a day. The hotel's interior felt relatively newer than some other hotels, as it's been renovated, which is a plus. Of course, if you can get it for around 600 RMB when there's a discount, I think it's a decent option. Breakfast was good (but again, small hotel, limited seating!). I booked a bit late and paid over 1200 RMB per night, and for that price, there are many better options next time. They gave my child a complimentary room card, which my kid loved... but even my child said, 'Mommy, let's not come back next time!' My child has stayed at other family-friendly hotels in Sanya. Overall, the hotel, both in terms of environment and service, didn't feel grand enough or particularly welcoming to children. It felt a bit cold. But it's not a major flaw, just that compared to some other places, there are better choices out there.

It's a fairly new hotel with beautiful public areas, but the room details aren't great. The hygiene is quite good. Being a new hotel, the staff are also quite new, with many interns, so their less-than-perfect reception skills are understandable. There are many activities for children, and the staff are quite young. The outdoor pool isn't heated, so it can be a bit cold to swim in during winter, but you can still swim in the afternoon. A big shoutout to the young man with glasses driving shuttle bus #03 – he had the best attitude. Honestly, I don't understand this hotel; how can it be so far from the lobby to all the different buildings?! But then again, it's not expensive and it's new, so never mind.