HAIKOU, China
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first golf resort in China, located on Hainan Island. The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou is situated on the world-class golf resort of Mission Hills which boasts ten 18-hole championship courses designed by golf's greatest architects.
"Hainan Island is one of the most exciting emerging destinations in Asia-Pacific today. With our partners, Mission Hills Group, we have created one of the most immersive golf and leisure travel experiences anywhere in the world," said Hervé Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. "The island is rich in culture and off-the-beaten track experiences that reflects a China many have not seen, making it an ideal spot for families and friends to travel and explore."
The 175-room resort pays homage to the heritage of golf throughout. The architects AECOM, with interior designers HBA Los Angeles, have playfully created a design reminiscent of an elegant golf clubhouse. Guest rooms feature fabrics and patterns inspired by vintage golf elements, ensuring no two spaces are alike. Wall panels and light fixtures incorporate stitching that evokes handmade golf shoes, while antique leathers make references to a vintage golf bag. Tartan flooring remind guests of Scotland, the birthplace of golf.
The hotel’s rooftop Flair Bar overlooks the golf course and features cocktails made local fruits, including lychees from the ancient trees found on the grounds of Mission Hills. Tin Lung Heen Cantonese is the hotel’s fine dining restaurant featuring classic Chinese décor combined with contemporary textures of wood and stone.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa features seven treatment rooms, a steam room, cool mist showers and indoor vitality pools with jets, as well as a fitness center and swimming pool.
The golf resort features nearly 37,700 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 14,500-square-foot grand ballroom, two junior ballrooms, seven meeting rooms and a boardroom.
Within close proximity to the hotel, Mission Hills Centreville is a premier entertainment and nightlife hub. The design of the Town Center is influenced by design themes from all over the world, boasting an indoor and outdoor commercial shopping complex complete with ponds, bridges, islands and a plaza designed for festival activities.
