Sheraton Haikou Hotel

Completely resort atmosphere!!

I came here with my partner to spend some time alone. And I think the hotel was perfect for the purpose. The room was reasonably priced, while it was comfortable and clean. The environment was peaceful and quiet to allow for plenty of time to reflect and relax. The facilities weren't wide in variety but sufficient. The hotel tried their best to provide good customer service. The English level on the whole was a bit weak, but those key points of contact were very helpful and courteous. The funny thing I found was that communication by Cantonese was a lot more smoother than with English. The speed at which the food is served in the restaurant can be a bit slow, so it is not really a place for a rush or quick bite. I think the in restaurant speed was almost the same as the room service timing. The location is far from the city and the airport, so be prepared to arrange a private driver or spend a little bit on taxis. That is why the location is good for rest and relaxation.

Hainan has been labeled China's Hawaii, and on a recent business trip to Guangzhou, I decided to spend the weekend in Haikou (about a 1 hr flight from Guangzhou). While Hainan and Haikou does not come close to Hawaii either in beauty or amenities, the Sheraton Haikou Resort, located on Holiday Beach, a 3 mile long beach to the west of Haikou, is a world-class resort. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. with easy access to the beach. The rooms are nicely decorated and have many touches one would expect to find in a luxury boutique hotel (e.g. free standing "designer" bathtub). Good restaurants, and one of the best breakfasts I've had while in China. The spa has a mineral hot spring that's fed from a source 700 meters below the ground.

Huge hotel, great service. Right on the beach but you have to walk a bit to get to the Sandy beach part as rocks right in front of hotel. Nice spa. Bikes available for hire