Raffles Hainan

Hainan Island, China

Scope: Master Planning, Architecture

Role: Designer, Project Coordinator, WATG Honolulu

Project Details: 350-key resort, Conference Center, Function Lawn, Chinese Restaurant, All-Day Dining, Specialty Bar, Specialty Restaurant, SPA, Kid’s Club, Gym

Design Concept: Located on an exclusive stretch of beach on Hainan Island, the Raffles Hainan Resort is inspired by the architecture of Balinese temples. With a standard guest room size of 80 square meters, each room features direct ocean views. Guestroom suites up to 1100 square meters located nearest the beach feature large terraces with private pools. The exquisite hotel villas offer a separate VIP clubhouse and unobstructed views of the ocean and golf course.

With its 10 floating pavilions arranged about a walled garden, the Raffles Amrita SPA offers access to nature and comfortable privacy. Villa guests have VIP access to the SPA and its facilities that include an indoor pool and fitness center.

The Main Pool features waterfall cabanas and the Pool Bar. A free-standing Specialty Restaurant offers oceanside fine dining. Back at the Lobby Building, Raffles’ signature Long Bar serves the Singapore Sling while guests can dine at the coffeeshop all day with views of the South China Sea.