Sanya travel guide

Sanya Tourism | Sanya Guide

You're Going to Love Sanya

With a population of 144,753, Sanya is a must-see destination in Hainan, China. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanya has to offer.

When to visit Sanya

Sanya in June
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanya in June
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sanya

Plane

When flying to Sanya, you’ll arrive at Sanya Phoenix Intl (SYX), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sanya from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 27h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Sanya, you’ll arrive at Sanya Phoenix Intl (SYX), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sanya from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 27h 20m.

Airports near Sanya

Airlines serving Sanya

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (58 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air China
Good (33 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (266 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (28 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
HK Express
Good (34 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (9 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (17 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (3 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sanya

Average rates range from around $40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $93 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sanya, with prices from $8 to $443 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sanya are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sanya

Most booked hotels in Sanya

Pullman Oceanview Sanya Bay Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 285 reviews)
$91+
Sheraton Sanya Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 245 reviews)
$80+
Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 167 reviews)
$93+
Intercontinental Sanya Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 125 reviews)
$103+
Atlantis Sanya
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 253 reviews)
$231+
Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay-Kapok
5 stars
Good (7.4, 42 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Sanya

Renting a car in Sanya costs $53 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Sanya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29.

Renting a car in Sanya costs $53 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $4.58 per gallon in Sanya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.96 and $73.29.