The room we stayed in was the cheapest kind. They told us the room would be "mountainview". To an extent it was, but we were on the 3rd floor so not much of a view. The room in itself is really basic. White walls, white sheets. If you're looking for gorgeous accomodations, this is definitely not for you. Bare bones, but CLEAN. That was what mattered most for us, since we weren't planning on staying much in the room except to sleep. The only problem was that the washroom had a faint smell of sewage. But with the door closed it doesn't affect the rest of the room.

The best thing this hotel has got going for it is LOCATION. It's literally a 7 minute (trust me, I timed it) walk the beach. A beautiful stretch of pretty deserted sand and water. It's far enough away from the main area of the beach (where they sell food, souvenirs, and watersports) where its more crowded and noisy, but close enough to run over there for some yummy snacks. Our stretch of the beach is only shared by a few other hotels, but still, not many people, peaceful and quiet. Also, right across from the holiday is the Butterfly Museum (the hotel provides free admission tickets). Plus they have a free shuttle bus service that takes you to the square as well as into town. And if you still feel like a dip after a day on the beach, the hotel pool is nice for a night swim. It's huge, but a bit too shallow for my taste (at least you won't drown).

Overall, I don't think I'd go back if I had to pay the regular price (around $70-80US). We got a special deal on a package (flight + hotel + breakfast). Bottom line: great location!

Absolutely worst possible stay in Sanya! Cheap, cheap, cheap hotel. Lousy food, atrocious service, dorm style rooms going at far too high of price! Pool has no cholrine, which with a few 100 visitors, results in a health hazard for any swimmer. Only "public beach" access -- makes for a zoo like experience! Better to not try!! Better off staying at ANY of the other hotels along the beach. Wouldn't even recommend it to back-packers! You'll get more for your money elsewhere!