Holidaymakers and event planners in search of luxury resorts in Sanya on Hainan Island have another two spots to choose from.
The Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya, the group's first beach resort in China, opened last week in a central area, directly opposite Wuzhizhou Island, which is touted as a divers' paradise.
A 25-minute drive from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the resort offers 576 guest rooms and 52 luxurious villas, all featuring Chinese traditional wood carvings combined with European designs.
A major attraction of the resort is a private gondola ride along its 1,200-metre-long river, crossed by 11 classical-Chinese-arch bridges. Guests can choose to travel to their rooms or to one of the hotel's restaurants by private gondola.
The grand ballroom, covering 1,500 square metres, can host meetings and events for up to 1,200 people. In addition, there are 11 meeting rooms for different functions.
Food and beverage facilities at the resort include a Chinese restaurant, a German brewery, a beach bar, a cafe, and an all-day dining restaurant.