Club Med Sanya Resort (originally a Kempinski operated resort)
The Garden Hotel - An Immersive Experience
Even from a distance, the contemporary tropical resort’s soaring grass-thatched spa suite roofs rise like sculptural forms reaching toward the sky—an architectural prelude to a guest experience deeply immersed in nature.
From the moment of arrival and up until departure, guests are embraced by lush landscapes and open-air design. Meandering through single-loaded corridors flanked by tranquil courtyards and verdant gardens, the journey leads to a vibrant promenade of dining venues, wellness experiences, and resort activities—all overlooking a tropical lagoon-style pool, a lazy river, and swim-up guestrooms.
Each of the 450 spacious rooms features a private balcony with an outdoor Jacuzzi tub, inviting guests to unwind in total comfort while staying connected to the natural beauty around them.
A guest experience deeply immersed in nature, it’s no wonder this oasis has earned its local nickname: The Garden Hotel—a resort where luxury and nature live in perfect harmony.
Design Architect was WATG and this project was designed with:
James G. Freeman - Acting Principal and Lead Designer
FSC Architects - Designing Experiences That Enrich Life
"Mr. Freeman was instrumental in ensuring that the project was built as one of the best beach properties in Asia. We definitely will ask Mr. Freeman to work with us again..." ( Rene Schmitt, former President Kempinski Hotels Asia)