China is a very attractive country for tourists. It attracts travelers from all over the world with its ancient culture, special customs, exotic cuisine and amazingly beautiful typical Chinese architecture.
In the south-east of China, on the island of Hainan, which is known for its dense forests and endemic, there is a seaside tropical resort Sanya. Comfortable climate, paradise beaches and good environmental conditions made Sanya an international center of tourism.
In a cozy corner of Sanya, opposite the Yalong Bay, surrounded by blue lakes and picturesque mountains, the five-star resort Universal Resort Yalong Bay Sanya Hotel 5 * is located. It takes less than 40 minutes to Phoenix International Airport, Sanya's central areas can be reached in less than half an hour, and Sanya Yalong Bay Railway Station is 9 kilometers from the hotel.
Hotel Exterior
The nine-story hotel building immediately impresses with its appearance. A huge building with an unusual dome, perched at the very foot of the mountains. Around the palm trees, space, azure gentle sea.
In walking distance is a clean sandy beach with sunbeds, which is comfortable for adults to relax and interesting for children to play.
The hotel has a beautiful landscaped garden adjacent to a large pool, an abundance of flowers and exotic plants. At the entrance, guests are greeted by sculptures of elephants, which is not surprising, because inside the Universal Resort real Africa is in miniature!
Hotel Interior
In the main hall is a breathtaking fountain with elephants. From their trunks raised to the ceiling, jets of water beat. Around the fountain are dozens of flower pots with beautiful varied plants. Here in the lobby there is a common sitting area with soft sofas. And in its opposite part is a restaurant. By various holidays, the lobby flickers beautifully with garland lights, and on New Year's holidays, guests of Universal Resort 5 * (Yalunvan) are greeted by snowmen and Santa Claus.
The rooms are designed in African style: carpets and furniture with atmospheric print and dressers and tables made of dark wood. In any of the hotel rooms there is a beautiful view from the window - over the mountains, the sea or the well-kept garden.
All rooms have air conditioning and TVs.
Nutrition
The hotel kitchen deserves special attention. Universal Resort 5 * reviews for food is extremely positive. Chefs masterfully intertwine the traditions of European cuisines, the piquancy of African and local exoticism. In the restaurant or bar Universal Resort you can enjoy unusual for us hot seafood.
In general, the hotel offers its guests various meal plans: when booking, you can include in your stay program all three daily meals as well, or limit yourself, for example, to breakfast only. Breakfast at the hotel is a familiar buffet with a variety of delicious dishes, which, according to the guests, not only look appetizing, but also so varied that they can satisfy the requirements of even the most picky gourmet.
You can eat in the hotel's restaurant-bar or order food in your room à la carte.
Hotel staff
Hotel Universal Resort Sanya 5 * (Yalong Bay) receives positive reviews for the excellent service. The hotel staff makes every effort to ensure that everyone is comfortable. The guests are trying to fulfill the requests as quickly as possible. Always friendly, smiling and ready to immediately respond to a call. The maids carefully monitor the cleanliness of the hotel and rooms.
The staff speaks several languages, including Russian and English, in accordance with the requirements for five-star hotels. This is noted in the positive reviews of the guests, since there is no language barrier.
Recreation and Sports at Universal Resort
Of course, they go to the Universal Resort 5 * (Hainan) primarily for a quiet secluded vacation. But to make the vacation program more intense, the hotel offers to combine a quiet passive relaxation with active sports entertainment.
You can play billiards or table tennis on site. For the more daring, equipment for water sports and diving is provided. Eco-enthusiasts can rent bicycles at the hotel and explore the surroundings on their own.
There is a golf center nearby.
Should I stop at the Universal Resort with kids?
Definitely worth it! Universal Resort is a great option for families with children. Firstly, because the Yalongwan Bay, near which it is located, is the cleanest in Sanya and you can safely let the kids go swimming.
There is also a children's pool and a playground directly on site. And if parents need to leave somewhere, they can contact the hotel administrator and they will be given a nanny for the duration of their absence.
Tourists who came to the Universal Resort Yalong Bay 5 * with children noted that it was very comfortable and interesting for young guests to relax in the hotel. What are the elephants alone meeting the baby at the entrance to the territory!
Travel desk at the hotel
For convenience, the Universal Resort has a tour desk. Without leaving the building, you can compose yourself an extensive cultural program. The guide will tell you how to organize your time in such a way as to see as many sights of Hainan Island as possible.
Hainan Attractions
A few kilometers from the hotel is the Wax Museum. This is a rather interesting object, not like the Madame Tussauds. Here and there scenes from the life of China are recreated: a young couple is having fun talking on something on the club’s cozy couch, a beautiful Chinese woman in a national dress looks at the visitor from the stage, the respectable man and woman are engaged in a tea ceremony ... These are historical figures important to China, pop stars and movies, athletes and political figures. A visit to the museum will be equally interesting for both adults and children.
16 kilometers from the hotel there is a beautiful park with the poetic name "Deer turned his head." The territory of the park lies at the highest point in the city of Sanya - on Mount Luheytou. It offers fantastic city views. The park itself is small, but worth a look. It has a station for observing a comet, a pavilion for contemplating the water surface from a bird's eye view, beautiful landscape views, a pavilion overlooking the island of Lovers, at the foot of the mountain there is a nursery where deer are bred, and next to it is a curious restaurant entirely made of bamboo .
You can also get from the hotel to the monkey island, to the safari zoo, to the Nantian thermal springs.
Boat trips are also provided, which are sure to appeal to children. This is a cognitive program with a tour of the underwater world of the bay on a boat with a transparent bottom.
Directly next to the hotel are the Shell and Pearl Museum and Butterfly Park.
It is also worth a visit to the Nanshan Buddhism Center. It is the largest in all of Asia. The Center has a large beautiful park, a restored Buddhist temple. It houses the world's largest statue of gold and jewelry. She weighs 140 kg! Cast in honor of the goddess Guanyin. It is one of the most important Buddhist shrines, because it contains a part of the relics of Buddha.
You should also pay attention to the tea factory, because Sanya is famous for its teas.
Hotel facilities
The hotel offers guests a full range of services corresponding to its five-star level:
- free parking on site;
- car rental for sightseeing;
- ATM;
- safe for valuables;
- laundry and ironing services;
- currency exchange;
- Transfer to and from the hotel.
Services on site
Universal Resort 5 * has its own shops, souvenir shops and even beauty salons. Without leaving the hotel, you can tidy your hair, nails, indulge in cosmetic procedures and purchase essential goods.
In addition to independent salons, the hotel has a large spa center. It offers guests a wide range of body and face care services.
The hotel also has a fitness room, sauna and massage services.
Business Meetings at Universal Resort
Universal Resort 5 * offers its conference rooms for seminars, business meetings, symposia and important negotiations. Conveniently equipped rooms can be used to demonstrate presentations, because they are equipped with modern high-quality screens and projectors.
If a business meeting involves a banquet, then the hotel banquet hall and the most refined dishes from the menu are at the disposal of respectable guests.
Evening shows
In the evenings, the hotel hosts theatrical performances. This is a special program designed to please the guest’s eye with spectacular shows, beautiful costumes, give a real taste of life and join the vibrant carnival mood.
On holidays, the show program is supplemented by thematic, suitable for the occasion, elements.
Hotel Security
To ensure that guests are not only comfortable but also safe, lifeguards are always on duty on the hotel's beach as a precaution. If necessary, they will not only save a person from the water, but will also follow the things left by tourists. The safety of the sea is carefully monitored if the waves are large, a red flag is hung on the beach - swimming is prohibited. On such rainy days, it is better to stay by the pool on site or go for a walk.
The hotel itself always has a doctor and insurance. If necessary, they will always provide first aid or be taken to a hospital. This information will be most relevant for travelers with children, because a fragile child’s body is very sensitive to climate and food changes.
Summing up, I want to say that the Universal Resort 5 * hotel is suitable for a quiet passive vacation. It is separated from the main city bustle and is located in the distance of the central areas, where they are accustomed to nightlife. Hotel service is unobtrusive and of high quality. Room cleaning is followed. The guests' requests are immediately fulfilled and they try to help everyone they can in case of force majeure. All hotel staff are interested in the maximum comfort of each of the guests. After all, the reputation of the hotel depends on it. Many of the former guests are ready to come to the hotel again. And this is the highest praise for the hotel.
The proximity to the beach makes the hotel a wonderful place for lovers to simply swim and sunbathe on vacation. The beach is always clean, there are always enough sun loungers for everyone.
The quiet, peaceful atmosphere prevailing at the Universal Resort will help you to completely relax, take a break from everyday routine and recharge your batteries for new achievements. However, visit the hotel in person and see the quality of the services provided. Have a nice rest!