Launched in January 2016, this is AccorHotels’ first Sofitel resort hotel to open in Greater China. Located at Haitang Bay, the Sofitel Sanya Leeman Resort is about 10 minutes by road from the massive duty-free CDF Mall.
Rooms The 550m2 two-bedroom Imperial Sky Villa, with a private swimming pool, showcased during a site inspection, was modern and tastefully appointed. Blue is the dominant colour, with white and grey furniture and furnishings, splashes of beige and pops of yellow coming together to create a sense of warmth and elegance. Overlooking the spacious lawn, helicopter parking apron and villas close to the beachfront, the room offers an uninterrupted panoramic view of sea. About 85 per cent of rooms in the hotel are sea-facing.
MICE facilities The hotel features 11 meeting rooms ranging from its 1,100m2 Ballroom to smaller spaces of between 17m2 and 150m2 in size. Several of these offer natural light and can be configured to cater to all kinds of events. The sense of space indoors, where corridors are wider than normal and ceilings lofty, create an air of lightness and not being cooped up.
In addition, the hotel offers a 5,000m2 lawn that be used partially or in its entirety for all sorts of gatherings.
Other facilities The hotel, equipped with a helipad, offers helicopter rides around the bay and horse riding on the beach. A Thai restaurant will open soon to complement the Hainan Pearl Chinese restaurant and International Cuisine restaurant, the Lobby Lounge and Eau Bar pool bar.
