Best Resort Hotels in China

Perched over the tranquil West Lake, this international hotel is local and traditional in style, with temple-like constructs, ponds, courtyards, graceful willow trees and atmospheric lagoons all with a mountainous backdrop. Loaner bikes enable guests to explore in an eco-conscious fashion, a wooden boat provides an unforgettable setting for an on-water breakfast, there’s a spa providing mindfulness retreats and rituals inspired by 18th-century Emperor Qianlong, and culinary concepts such as Jin Sha, with private dining options. Book a garden, lake or lagoon villa or the Presidential Suite with its own huge indoor pool.

If you’re looking for five-star luxury of the highest order, you need go no further than this gem, situated just two kilometres from the airport and eight from the Macau Tower. Guests who have spent enough in the casino can browse the art gallery, make use of the gym, spa and outdoor pool, or travel on the cable car. Twelve restaurants and cafés, a cocktail bar, a dancing fountain and meeting rooms complete the facilities at the Wynn Palace Macau, while spacious bedrooms with full-length windows boast every amenity, and upgrades include suites, butler service and in-room massages.

The poetic landscapes of the Xixi Wetlands Nature Reserve are the backdrop for this Banyan Tree Spa hotel. Drawing inspiration from ancient practices deeply rooted in Chinese culture and honouring these techniques, it offers a range of traditional therapies, such as Tui Na massage, acupuncture and herbal therapies, performed by therapists who have mastered these ancient arts. And the Rainforest Experience offers a unique journey through hydrotherapy. Villas and suites here come with their own private pools and gardens, ensuring the utmost privacy and exclusivity for guests. And the destination dining offer includes a very special Love Boat Dining experience.

Experience the future at this newly-opened innovative Morpheus hotel, named after the Greek god of dreams. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architecture as the first free-form high building supported by a skeleton steel sculpture, it challenges the need for the clutter of internal walls. A bridge connects two towers, while high speed lifts whisk guests upwards for panoramas of both the interior and the skyline. The Morpheus Macau lives up to its other title as the City of Dreams with high-class facilities that include an art collection, restaurants with top chefs, and a rooftop sky pool, plus rooms, suites, villas and upgrades offering every amenity.

Situated on the buzzing Cotai Strip, the hotel has opted for the Portuguese spelling of Macao, together with an Iberian-style facade that combines with Asian influences for a sumptuous interior. Connected to the Plaza Casino, the building is a short walk from the Cirque du Soleil Macau, an eight-minute drive to the Macau Tower, and five from Caesar’s Golf Club. It’s also close to air and ferry terminals. Five outdoor swimming pools include a lagoon pool, with cabanas housing 42-inch screen TVs, while the spa contains fourteen treatment suites. Four Seasons Macao restaurants offer Chinese and European cuisine, while rooms are luxuriously-equipped, with housekeeping including a daily ice delivery.

This upmarket hotel bypasses rooms and offers suites providing all that guests would expect, such as a living-room with sofa, and Club upgrades giving access to a private lounge and complimentary breakfasts. Food and drink options include a ballroom, French café, afternoon tea and poolside bar – there are two outside pools – and also a spa and fitness centre. Added bonus points are the superb views from its location at the top of Cotai’s Galaxy Macau entertainment complex, a shopping mall, ten-screen 3D Cineplex, and the closeness of the Ritz-Carlton Macau to essential sightseeing.

Suites in this complex on the Cotai stretch boast picture windows and minibars, as well as all the usual perks. As befits the resort’s name, decor is Venetian-themed, with gondola rides along interior canals adding to the illusion. Thirty dining alternatives, including a food court, cater for all tastes, while other attractions provided on site are shops, a gym, swimming pools, live entertainment and a casino. And if guests should want a change of scene, the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is within easy reach of all the sights.

Rising 27 storeys, this curved masterpiece accommodates 427 contemporary guestrooms, five restaurants and lounges, a luxury spa, a jacuzzi, a sun deck and an indoor infinity pool overlooking Jinji Lake and the striking Suzhou skyline. Rooms begin at 45 square metres, going up to 71 square metres, some offering 270-degree views over the water. Guests can benefit from an on-demand robot service, accessed via an in-room QR code, delivering everything from room service to treats for kids. This IHG hotel has three eateries; JING All Day Dining Restaurant, Riva Mediterranean Steakhouse and XIU Chinese Restaurant.

This family-friendly hotel offers a kids club, with activities happening onsite and locally, plus children under six eat free of charge at the hotel’s Seasons Café. The health centre incorporates a gym and 50-metre indoor pool. While the M-SPA offers treatments inspired by China’s lush forests, fresh streams and natural fragrances. Dine in the Wang Hu Ge Chinese Restaurant, specialising in dishes from Huaiyang and Suzhou; grab a drink or a bite in the Lobby Lounge and Deli with 360-degree views of Dushu Lake; and eat alfresco to the sounds of live music, in the Kempinski’s authentic German microbrewery.

Located in the same neighbourhood as The Langham and The Ritz-Carlton, the InterContinental is just a five-minute walk from the subway station. It’s one of the few in the city to have an outdoor pool, with loungers, parasols and a pool bar, there’s also an indoor pool alongside the spa. It has three restaurants; Xiangyuan, Café Zen and the Japanese-style Riva. Guests can also enjoy drinks and live entertainment at the Lobby Lounge with a large array of whiskies. The decor here takes on a Spanish-inspired and modern style, with the exception of the Chinese-themed suite.

Situated in the heart of the Cotai Strip, Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao blends Macao’s East-meets-West heritage with refined British elegance. Inspired by London’s Georgian architecture, the hotel features 2,405 stylish rooms and suites, including the exclusive Paiza Grand, offering 313 ultra-luxurious suites with dedicated butler service. Guests can indulge in five distinctive dining concepts, from international buffets at Hampton Court to dim sum and British pub fare at The Conservatory, alongside a soon-to-open Sichuan restaurant. The Royal Pool offers private cabanas with premium amenities, while the Health Club provides state-of-the-art fitness facilities. A tranquil spa with 15 treatment rooms, a grand ballroom spanning 52,647 square feet, and 161 breakout spaces make it a prime venue for events. Just minutes from cultural landmarks, Londoner Grand seamlessly combines authentic Macao experiences with The Luxury Collection’s signature sophistication.