The Banyan Tree Sanya is five minutes from the center of the city. The hotel is also a short walk or drive from many dining and shopping establishments. The Sanya Phoenix Airport is a thirty minute drive from the Banyan Tree Sanya. The hotel is also a short drive to the bus and rail stations in the city.

There are 67 tropical style, poolside villas in the Banyan Tree Sanya. Every room has air conditioning, a private bath, high speed Internet access, plasma TV, DVD player, plush linens and a telephone. Room service is available 24 hours a day for guests' convenience.

This hotel was built in 2008 and is styled after a tropical resort. The Banyan Tree Sanya offers a nightclub, a bar, a beauty salon, a café, a newspaper, currency exchange, a spa and swimming pool. The conference facility is state of the art and can hold small to large sized functions. There is a playground for the kids, and a private beach for guests to use.