The Chinese province of Hainan is a wonderfully tropical island destination, so much so that it often draws comparisons to Hawaii. Not a bad association at all for those looking for a little fun in the sun during their China vacation. Hainan Island arguably has some of the best beaches in China, not to mention some of the best resorts. Many a nice resort figures among the choices for Hainan Island hotels, so you can certainly enjoy some well-rounded accommodations when visiting. While some of the Hainan hotels can be a bit pricy for China overall, you certainly won't need to break the bank to find comfortable and/or sensible lodging choices here. Haikou is your best bet for Hainan cheap hotels, as most visitors prefer to head to the southern side of the island for the resort town of Sanya. Sanya Bay, Dadonghai, and Yanlong Bay are just a few of the stunningly picturesque beach destinations found near Sanya, and they certainly attract scores of tourists. For those looking for Hainan cheap hotels in and around Sanya, there are reasonable hotel and hostel options available. The following are a few suggestions for Hainan hotels should you be in need of recommendations.

While there are a few nice Hainan resorts in and around Haikou, you might simply be interested in one of the Hainan cheap hotels in the area. If you are staying in Haikou and want the resort experience at a great price, then it's hard to beat the Hainan Noble Yacht Club. Found just a short car ride from downtown, guests at this well-priced choice for Hainan resorts will feel far enough away from the hustle and bustle to ensure a relaxing stay. Between the 100 or so guest rooms and suites at the Hainan Noble Yacht Club, guests will find clean and spacious accommodations that are fairly generous in the way of amenities. Broadband internet access is available in every room, and even the standard rooms offer complimentary bathrobes, cable TV, air conditioning, and available hair dryers. The rooms here are actually quite luxurious considering the price, and there is plenty to keep you busy outside of your room. The large, freshwater swimming pool is a nice bonus, as is the hotel's proximity to the beach. Guests interested in playing a round of golf can get on a course here, and there is a nice exercise gym to take advantage of as well. The helpful staff can help you arrange things like airline tickets and car rentals, and there is a nice breakfast buffet to help you start the day off on the right foot. With so much more to offer, the Hainan Noble Yacht Club is certainly one of the better values among the Hainan resorts.

The Hainan resorts in Sanya are generally more in demand, and if you want a bit of that wow factor at a good price when choosing one, you might opt for the Holiday Inn Sanya Bay Resort. Clean, comfortable, well-managed, and pretty easy on the wallet, this Holiday Inn offering is a very good find indeed. Guests will enjoy the picturesque setting on beautiful Sanya Bay, and a glorious beach is just a breath away. Should you stay here, you'll be just 15 minutes from town, the Sanay Pheonix International Airport, and the mesmerizing Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Zone. The hotel runs two daily buses downtown if you should be interested, and it's a cheap cab fare there and back. That is considering whether or not you'll want to leave the hotel. The rooms here are very nice, offering rich decor and a list of amenities such as satellite cable TV, video rental, A/C, a mini-bar, a mini-fridge, a coffee and tea maker, complimentary bathrobes, a hair dryer, and more. The large, outdoor swimming pool area winds about with plenty in the way of patio space and swaying palms. You'll find 3 different restaurants on-site at the Holiday Inn Sanya Bay Resort, and there is a breakfast buffet included in the rates. If you really want to relax during your stay at this great pick for Hainan hotels, you'll include a treatment at the hotel spa.

Found in the heart of the beautiful Yalong Bay, the Crowne Plaza Sanya Hotel is a tad pricy for Hainan Island hotels, but it's certainly worth the still agreeable price. Not only is a there a great beach here to enjoy, but also a range of fun water-related activities like surfing, kayaking and jet skiing. There is a wonderful spa on-site where guests can rejuvenate both mind and body, and the outdoor pool is quite splendid, to say the least. There are a number of nice restaurants to choose from at this upscale choice for Hainan resorts, and the rooms are nothing short of impressive. All well-furnished and elegantly decorated, they are easily some of the best guest rooms on the island, if not in all of China. Room amenities include, but are not limited to, satellite cable TV, a mini-fridge, a mini-bar, a coffee and tea maker, and a nice turndown service where your complimentary bathrobes and slippers are laid out for you. Should you need to get work done during your stay at the Crown Plaza Sanya, there are 16 available meeting rooms, as well as generous meeting and event space. The service at this hotel is excellent, and you'll surely be hard-pressed to find anything worthy of complaining about.

The list of recommendations for Hainan hotels in Sanya could go on, but for those looking for the cheapest of Hainan cheap hotels on the southern side of the island, the Sunny Sanya Family Inn is a nice bed and breakfast-style hostel that is about as easy on the budget as it gets. Found in the popular tourist hangout of Dadonghai, the Sunny Sanya offers clean and comfortable rooms, as well as a helpful staff that helps to make it a top budget pick. A good western breakfast is included in the rates, and your just steps from the Dadonghai Beach. Also within walking distance from the Sunny Sanya Family Inn are a list of local bars, restaurants, and shopping outlets, so you'll certainly have all you should likely need at hand. Unlike many a hostel or budget hotel, the rooms here feature private bath rooms with showers and toilets, and room amenities also include cable TV, A/C, a safe, a mini-bar with reasonable prices, complimentary brand-name shampoo, and complimentary beach towels and beach bags. Internet access and a computer are available for guest use in the lobby.