Le Meridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Thirty acres of gardens wrap around the low-rise buildings at this sprawling beach resort on Hainan's southeastern coast, about an hour from Sanya. Rooms sit tucked among the greenery, while pool villas look out over either the gardens or the beach itself. The spa is built for people with nowhere to be, and the restaurant lineup covers Korean, Mediterranean, and Cantonese alongside Hainanese specialties, which feels right for the island.