4-Star Hotels in Sanya

Staylist lists 22 four-star hotels in Sanya, most of them in Jiyang District and Tianya District. Four-star hotels are often the best value in a city, with much of the comfort of a five-star for far less. The real differences are location and room size, so check both.

The typical one costs about $32 a night. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location; the 5 outside the city centre come last.

More about 4-star hotels in Sanya

4-star hotels in Sanya: 22 four-star hotels, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Jiyang District (10) and Tianya District (5). The typical one costs about $39 a night, most between $31 and $46, against $31 for a typical hotel in Sanya. Top-rated: Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort, rated 9.7 from 369 guest reviews. 5 more are outside the city centre, listed last.

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  1. Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort
    Best overallNanuna Surf Ocean View Resort9.7 Exceptional · 369 reviews$46 a night
  2. Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel
    Runner-upSanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel9.6 Exceptional · 2,533 reviews$29 a night
  3. Sanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai)
    Also top-ratedSanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai)9.6 Exceptional · 867 reviews$32 a night

Best overall: Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort (guest rating 9.7 from 369 reviews, about $46 a night). Runner-up: Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 2,533 reviews, about $29 a night). Also top-rated: Sanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai) (guest rating 9.6 from 867 reviews, about $32 a night).

Best 4-star hotels in Sanya

  1. 4-Star Hotels in Sanya: Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort
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    Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort

    ★★★★ · Haitang District

    • Great views
    • Airport pick-up available
    • Ideal location
    Exceptional369 reviews9.7

    from $46 / night

  2. Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel
    2

    Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel

    ★★★★ · Tianya District

    • Great views
    • Pet-friendly
    • Ideal location

    ✓ Accepts foreign guests

    Exceptional2,533 reviews9.6

    from $29 / night

  3. Sanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai)
    3

    Sanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai)

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Varied breakfast
    • Ideal location
    Exceptional867 reviews9.6

    from $32 / night

  4. Ji Hotel Sanya Government Affairs Center
    4

    Ji Hotel Sanya Government Affairs Center

    ★★★★ · Hedong Road

    • Free parking
    • Ideal location
    • Airport pick-up available
    Exceptional747 reviews9.6

    from $45 / night

  5. The Yun Collection Sanya
    5

    The Yun Collection Sanya

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Great views
    • Sparkling clean
    Exceptional472 reviews9.6

    from $42 / night

  6. Sanya ZRS Nature Reading · Fengbaijing Seaview Hotel
    6

    Sanya ZRS Nature Reading · Fengbaijing Seaview Hotel

    ★★★★ · Tianya District · 1.2 km to Tianyahaijiao Railway Station

    • Airport pick-up available
    • Pet-friendly
    • Ideal location

    ✓ Accepts foreign guests

    Exceptional3,021 reviews9.5

    from $33 / night

  7. Atour Hotel Sanya Government Service Center Hedong Road
    7

    Atour Hotel Sanya Government Service Center Hedong Road

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Sparkling clean
    • Free parking
    • Excellent service
    Exceptional2,120 reviews9.5

    from $44 / night

  8. Sanya ZRS Nature Reading·Mubai Jing Seaview Homestay
    8

    Sanya ZRS Nature Reading·Mubai Jing Seaview Homestay

    ★★★★ · Tianya District · 1.3 km to Tianyahaijiao Railway Station

    • Free airport drop-off
    • Great views
    • Ideal location
    Exceptional1,887 reviews9.5

    from $29 / night

  9. Blossom Land Sanya Yalong Bay
    9

    Blossom Land Sanya Yalong Bay

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Ideal location
    • Varied breakfast
    Exceptional202 reviews9.5

    from $61 / night

  10. Paxton Vacances Hotel & Resorts Sanya
    10

    Paxton Vacances Hotel & Resorts Sanya

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Great views
    • Lots to do
    Superb1,371 reviews9.1

    from $28 / night

  11. Sanya Yalong Bay No.99 Suite Resort
    11

    Sanya Yalong Bay No.99 Suite Resort

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Varied breakfast
    • Airport pick-up available
    Superb2,489 reviews9.1

    from $39 / night

  12. Ssaw Boutique Hotel Sanya Dadonghai
    12

    Ssaw Boutique Hotel Sanya Dadonghai

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Varied breakfast
    • Free parking
    • Lots to do
    Superb2,327 reviews9.1

    from $31 / night

  13. Sanya Baohong Hotel
    13

    Sanya Baohong Hotel

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Varied breakfast
    • Ideal location
    Superb3,269 reviews9.0

    from $32 / night

  14. Yuexin Tomorrow Hotel
    14

    Yuexin Tomorrow Hotel

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    • Free parking
    • Ideal location
    • Varied breakfast
    Excellent729 reviews8.9

    from $25 / night

  15. Palm Beach Resort & Spa
    15

    Palm Beach Resort & Spa

    ★★★★ · Tianya District

    • Airport drop-off available
    • Varied breakfast
    • Free parking
    Excellent1,095 reviews8.7

    from $32 / night

  16. Marina Spa Hotel Sanya
    16

    Marina Spa Hotel Sanya

    ★★★★ · Tianya District

    • Free parking
    • Varied breakfast
    • Ideal location
    Very good541 reviews8.2

    from $24 / night

  17. Joya International Hotel
    17

    Joya International Hotel

    ★★★★ · Jiyang District

    Good179 reviews7.2

Outside the city centre

More than 25 km from the centre of Sanya, in other districts or towns.

  1. Sanya Qinanshan · Healing Mountain Lodge (Nanshan Temple Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City)
    18

    Sanya Qinanshan · Healing Mountain Lodge (Nanshan Temple Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City)

    ★★★★ · Yazhou District

    • Delicious breakfast
    • Free parking
    • Great views
    Exceptional923 reviews9.7

    from $51 / night

  2. Citadines Yazhou Bay Sanya
    19

    Citadines Yazhou Bay Sanya

    ★★★★ · Yazhou District

    • Free parking
    • Great views
    • Varied breakfast
    Exceptional1,310 reviews9.6

    from $55 / night

  3. Nanshan leisure club Seaview Hotel
    20

    Nanshan leisure club Seaview Hotel

    ★★★★ · Yazhou District

    • Great views
    • Varied breakfast
    • Excellent service
    Superb1,809 reviews9.4

    from $70 / night

  4. Wuzhizhou Island Resort
    21

    Wuzhizhou Island Resort

    ★★★★ · Haitang District

    • Lots to do
    • Great views
    • Varied breakfast
    Superb765 reviews9.2

    from $1,410 / night

  5. Sanya Ocean Exploration World Conference Training Center
    22

    Sanya Ocean Exploration World Conference Training Center

    ★★★★ · Yazhou District

    • Lots to do
    • Free parking
    • Great views
    Superb891 reviews9.1

    from $40 / night

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Questions about 4-star hotels in Sanya

How much does a 4-star hotel in Sanya cost?

Typically about $32 a night; most of the 16 with a previously observed price cost $29 to $42. For comparison, the typical hotel in Sanya is about $31. Prices are earlier observations, not quotes; the booking site shows the live price for your dates.

Which are the top-ranked 4-star hotels in Sanya?

On Staylist World: Nanuna Surf Ocean View Resort (guest rating 9.7 from 369 reviews), Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 2,533 reviews), Sanya Yuanshuaifu Hotel(Dadong Hai) (guest rating 9.6 from 867 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.

Where are most 4-star hotels in Sanya?

Jiyang District (10), Tianya District (5).

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Based on the star rating and prices collected for each hotel. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 6 November 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.

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