The Westin Blue Bay Resort is part of the Qingshui Bay Beach Resort District, a beach resort community with an 18-hole championship golf course and a pedestrian street dotted with bars, restaurants and shopping.Diners at this Sanya hotel can enjoy Chinese cuisine at Five Sen5es and the Noodle Bowl or dine on dishes from around the world at Seasonal Tastes. Tipplers can enjoy a cocktail accompanied by music from the DJ and great Blue Bay views at MIX Bar.A number of meeting spaces and function rooms are available for events and business gatherings along with the 2,700-square-meter (29,060 sq ft) Grand Ballroom. The catering and events teams are on hand to help plan weddings, parties and business events.Guests of the Westin can hit the beach, cool off in the outdoor pool, work up a sweat in the gym, get pampered in the spa or head out to explore more of Sanya.
"I genuinely want to recommend this Westin in Lingshui to all parents traveling with kids! We specifically chose it to avoid crowds, and it turned out to be an absolute godsend. The beach is incredibly soft and fine, and the famous 'singing sand' truly lived up to its reputation. The best part was how few people there were during the off-season; the entire beach felt like our private backyard.
We splurged on a balcony suite with a private pool, and at 155 square meters, there was plenty of space for the whole family to spread out and relax. Waking up to watch the sunrise over the sea from bed was magical, and in the evenings, we'd soak in the pool on the balcony while waiting for the 'orange sea' sunset – the colors were beyond words. The kids absolutely loved the Kids' Club. With activities like making cookies, catching sand crabs, and picking coconuts, their schedule was packed. Our four-year-old didn't want to leave, and the heated pool with a slide was a constant hit.
I especially have to commend our butler, Parker. I was a bit apprehensive after reading some negative reviews before our trip, but those worries were completely unfounded. He provided a detailed itinerary in advance, responded instantly to messages, and made dining so easy. The breakfast spread was fantastic, and we could order local Lingshui sour noodles via delivery, paired with a refreshing salted starfruit drink – pure bliss. Parking was ample, and it was just a few minutes' drive to Monkey Island.
Honestly, our entire family has already decided to come back. It's quiet, the scenery is beautiful, and the service is truly attentive. It's the perfect spot for a family trip with kids."