BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests of all ages checking into the newest resort in Haitang Bay -- Shangri-La's Sanya Resort and Spa, Hainan -- will discover a paradise dedicated to play. The 340-room resort, which opens today, is set on 45 acres and offers the most recreational activities and facilities in Haitang Bay, including its own Adventure Zone and Kids' Water Park (opening in November 2014).
Shangri-La's first resort to open in mainland China boasts 300 metres of pristine beachfront and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and hills. It is tailor-made to suit travellers of all ages, and offers options for families travelling with multiple generations as well as groups looking for a scenic and stimulating setting for a wedding, meeting or incentive event.
Activities are spread out across two designated areas (Oasis and Sands) with five activity centres. In addition to the Water Park and Adventure Zone, the resort features: two free-form pools; jogging and bike trails; a beach football field; sand volleyball court; water games; a state of the art gym with an outdoor deck for activities such as Tai Chi and yoga, and additional recreational activities that are complimentary for guests.
Inspired by island paradises from around the globe, the resort's design features elements found in nature and the tropics. The open-air lobby is decorated in neutral tones with ceiling fans, stone and wood carvings, floral patterns and tropical plants adding texture and warmth.
Guestrooms are located in the seven-storey Ocean, Coral and Palm wings and also take their design cues from nature, with hardwood floors, closet handles carved to look like seashells and gold-leaf seashell artwork. Every king-bedded room has a pull-out sofa bed. And family amenities include robes and slippers for kids.
Restaurants include Kon Tiki, whose menu plays homage to Sanya's nickname as the 'Hawaii of China'. Kon Tiki offers flavours from the South Pacific and draws inspiration from Polynesian culture. Interactive live fire dance performances, grass skirt dancing and a drum show keep the atmosphere lively and match the menu, which features items such as Banana Ducky Pizza -- a smoked duck breast with mashed banana in tangy tamarind sauce.
The all-day dining restaurant, Chuyi Wutai, presents authentic Chinese home-style cuisine along with international fare across six open theatre-style kitchens. The 366-seat restaurant has its own kid's corner with a buffet designed specifically for children.
Signature dishes at Chuyi Wutai include Hainanese Chicken Rice as well as local dishes such as Dongshan Lamb and wok-fried Wuzhijiao Pork.
At S.E.A., restaurant diners can enjoy the ocean breeze as they hand-select the freshest local seafood. Using the freshest ingredients, S.E.A.'s chefs present authentic Southeast Asian favourites, including Tom Yum Goong Soup and Singaporean Chilli Crab with Fried Buns.
Refreshing drinks and cocktails and snacks can be enjoyed in the Lobby Lounge, Pool Bar or open-air Dragonfly Bar.
For destination weddings, meetings and events, the resort offers a 1,500-square-metre ballroom and 10 breakout function spaces. Events can also be set up along the 300 metres of beach, on "the lawn" or in the landscaped garden.
Opening later this year will be the resort's CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La and eight two-story villas.
The Resort's Opening Offer
An introductory rate of RMB988 per night, plus 15 per cent service charge, is available until 31 December 2014. The opening offer includes accommodation in a Superior Room, breakfast for two, 30 per cent off dining with a spend of RMB1,000 or more at China Duty Free Mall, a complimentary foot massage with any spa booking for two persons and triple points for Golden Circle Members, plus such Shangri-La benefits as free Wi-Fi, unlimited use of recreational facilities and access to the kid's Adventure Zone.
For information or to book, visit www.shangri-la.com. Reservations can be made directly with the hotel by phone on (86 898) 8875 8888 or email: reservations.slhn@shangri-la.com.
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's premier hotel companies, currently owns and/or manages over 85 hotels under the Shangri-La brand with a room inventory of over 34,000. Over four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of 'hospitality from the heart.' The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Qatar and Sri Lanka. For more information and reservations, please contact a travel professional or access the website at www.shangri-la.com.
For digitised pictures of the group's hotels, please go to http://www.shangri-la.com/imagelibrary.
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