New Luxury Collection Resort, The Royal Begonia, Opening in Sanya

When the Royal Begonia, A Luxury Collection Resort, Sanya, opens on August 16, 2012, it will occupy an idyllic 370-metre beachfront location on Haitang Bay, a sheltered cove of unforgettable pristine sands, fringed by a tropical rainforest and dotted with fishing and weaving villages of the Li and Miao minorities.

The Royal Begonia will also boast the Luxury Collection's signature brand of Destination Authority, a blend of unique service that allows guests to follow their own passions while imparting expert advice and knowledge from the best places to sample local specialties to advice on how get off the beaten track and have explore indigenous cultures or areas of great natural beauty.

In anticipation of its imminent opening, the Royal Begonia will be offering two sumptuous vacation packages. The Opening Experience at RMB 2288++/night rewards guests with a couple of special extras including a daily RMB888 food and beverage allowance and a free upgrade to an ocean view room.



Guests looking to incorporate a taste of local culture into their luxury experience will enjoy the Indigenous Discovery package which for RMB 8588 ++ offers a magical three nights in a pool-view room and an exclusive guided tour to a local minority village where guests can learn to weave local fabrics, among other advantages.

The Royal Begonia's 142 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites start at a spacious 70 sqm and are decorated with a stylish blend of European elegance and local inspiration. All guestrooms will open onto a large balcony offering unobstructed views of the oceanfront or the beautifully landscaped swimming pool and tropical gardens. Eighteen luxury villas provide exclusive residences for guests, featuring a private pool, courtyard gardens, sophisticated interiors and high-tech amenities.

As well as the expert advice of our Destination Authority brand, guests at The Royal Begonia, Sanya will enjoy Luxury Collection's other cherished signature services, including the "Luxury Concierge", providing 24-hour care to all guests. Luxury Concierges can also arrange enriching and authentic cultural experiences including island adventures, tours to ethnic minority villages, Li-brocade weaving lessons and local Hainan cookery classes. Scenic Wuzhizhou Island, one of the area's top diving locations, resides just off the Haitang Bay coast and is accessible by speedboat from The Royal Begonia private beach.

As the newest member of The Luxury Collection brand, The Royal Begonia joins a portfolio of celebrated and iconic properties around the world including The Gritti Palace in Venice, Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville, Hotel Pulitzer in Amsterdam, The Romanos in Costa Navarino and The Astor Hotel in Tianjin, China.

The Royal Begonia, A Luxury Collection Resort