Minor Hotels has inked an agreement with its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, and Chongqing Yuanchu Luquan Cultural Tourism Group to develop the Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort. Set to open in October 2027, the 90-room property will be located along Clear Water Bay’s 12km sandy beach, one of the world’s three ‘Singing Beaches’.
Currently, Minor Hotels operates four properties in China, including two Anantara resorts in Guiyang and Xishuangbanna, along with Oaks and Tivoli properties in Chengdu. The opening of Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort follows other recent announcements, such as Anantara Xiling Snow Mountain Chengdu Resort and Anantara Thousand Island Lake Resort, as part of Minor Hotels’ plan to expand its portfolio in China to 15 properties within the next three years.
The resort will be located in Lingshui Li Autonomous County, Hainan, 35km from Sanya city centre. The region is known for its natural beauty and tropical climate, offering sunny beaches, clear seas, and vibrant local culture. Nearby attractions include Fenjiezhou Island, Qingshui Bay, Nanwan Monkey Island, and R&F Ocean World. Guests will also be able to experience the region’s unique crafts, music, and festivals.
Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort will offer 90 rooms and suites, with facilities such as specialty restaurants, an all-day dining venue, an Anantara Spa, wellness centre, outdoor swimming pool, and entertainment centre. For events, the resort will feature a 400m² banquet hall and a 350m² outdoor lawn.
Eddy Tiftik, vice president of development for Greater China at Minor Hotels and board member of Funyard Minor, remarked: “This project represents a significant expansion for our Anantara brand and our commitment to promoting sustainable tourism development in Hainan and supporting Lingshui’s ‘2+7+3+N’ coordinated development plan. We look forward to deepening the influence of the Anantara brand in China through this new project, creating a luxury leisure destination with deep reverence for its natural surroundings and cultural heritage.”
“The Clear Water Bay offers travellers luxurious facilities that seamlessly blend nature and culture, including an international standard golf course, luxury yacht marinas, fishing villages and tropical botanical gardens. We look forward to welcoming guests to explore the region with Anantara in the coming years,” said Liu Yuanchu, chairman of Chongqing Yuanchu Luquan Cultural Tourism Development Group.