Hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners
Staylist lists 9 hotels that accept foreign guests in Sanya, most of them in Tianya District. In mainland China, not every hotel can register foreign passports. The hotels here say on their booking page that they accept guests from all countries; bring your passport, as the hotel registers your stay with the police for you.
The typical one costs about $32 a night. Below: our picks, then all of them ranked by guest rating, with price and location.
More about hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners
Hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners: 9 hotels whose booking page says they accept guests from all countries, ranked by guest rating. Most are in Tianya District (8). The typical one costs about $32 a night, most between $28 and $38. Top-rated: Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel, rated 9.6 from 2,533 guest reviews.
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Short on time? Our picks
Compare these 2 side by side- Best value · under $150Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview HotelOur top pick overall$29 a night
- Best mid-range · $150–$300Mandarin Oriental, Sanya$291 a night
Best value (under $150): Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 2,533 reviews, about $29 a night, our top pick overall). Best mid-range ($150–$300): Mandarin Oriental, Sanya (guest rating 9.4 from 14,098 reviews, about $291 a night).
Best hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners
Ranked by guest rating, every budget in turn: the best-rated under $150, from $150 to $300, and over $300, then the next of each.
- 1
Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $29 / night
- 2
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $291 / night
- 3
Zhiman homestay
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $28 / night
- 4
Sanya ZRS Nature Reading · Fengbaijing Seaview Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $33 / night
- 5
Sanya ZRS Nature Reading · Blue Cave Land Seaview Homestay
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $32 / night
- 6
BgSeaview Hotel at this time of the world
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $38 / night
- 7
Hermit Crab Homestay (Sanya Bay Coconut Dream Corridor)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $17 / night
- 8
Panda Love Sea Hotel
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $19 / night
- 9
On the 7th afternoon, Pool Beach Tinghai Design Meisu (Sanya Tianya Haijiao Branch)
Booking page: Guests from all countries/regions are welcome at this property
✓ Accepts foreign guests
from $40 / night
Questions about hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners
How much does a hotel that accepts foreigners in Sanya cost?
Typically about $32 a night; most of the 9 with a previously observed price cost $28 to $38. 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 hotels in Sanya that accept foreigners?
On Staylist World: Sanya Sujuan Infinity Swimming Pool Seaview Hotel (guest rating 9.6 from 2,533 reviews), Zhiman homestay (guest rating 9.6 from 194 reviews), Sanya ZRS Nature Reading · Fengbaijing Seaview Hotel (guest rating 9.5 from 3,021 reviews). The order weighs each score by how many guests reviewed the hotel, and no hotel can pay to rank higher.
Can foreigners stay at any hotel in Sanya?
No. Hotels in mainland China need police approval to register foreign guests, and some smaller hotels do not have it. Every hotel on this list states on its booking page that it accepts guests from all countries. Book online rather than walking in: you can be turned away at a hotel without the approval, and staff cannot make an exception.
What happens when a foreigner checks in at a hotel in Sanya?
The front desk scans your passport and registers you with the police for you; it usually takes a few minutes. Staff may speak little English, but most use a translation device. Many hotels ask for no deposit; when they do, it is usually ¥100 to ¥300 by Alipay, WeChat Pay or foreign card, refunded at checkout.
Should I book my Sanya hotel in advance?
Yes. Booking ahead guarantees a hotel that can register you and keeps your room at busy times; there is nothing to gain by waiting until you arrive. Paying online in advance also avoids card machines that front-desk staff rarely use for foreign cards.
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A hotel is included when its booking page states that it accepts guests from all countries; we read that policy from each property page. Previously observed price; confirm current price and availability. Data updated 6 November 2026. How Staylist ranks hotels.