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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sanya has to offer.

When to visit Sanya

Sanya in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sanya in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
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 centre The shortest flight to Sanya from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Sanya, you’ll arrive at Sanya Phoenix Intl (SYX), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Sanya from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 15m.

Airports near Sanya

Airlines serving Sanya

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (12 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
T'way Air
Okay (8 reviews)
HK Express
Good (34 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Air Busan
Excellent (3 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sanya

Average rates range from around C$ 59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 140 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sanya, with prices from C$ 14 to C$ 605 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sanya are about 3% 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Intercontinental Sanya Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
Sheraton Sanya Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
Mangrove Tree Resort World Sanya Bay-Kapok
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 53+

Renting a car in Sanya

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 per litre in Sanya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.69 and C$ 26.25.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 per litre in Sanya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.69 and C$ 26.25.