ST. REGIS Hotels & Resorts will open in November South China’s first St. Regis Resort, on Hainan Island.

Situated on an 800-metre stretch of Yalong Bay, the St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort will offer 401 rooms and suites, including 28 beachside villas.

Besides facilities including an Iridium Spa, the property will be the first on the island to offer butler service to all guests.

F&B outlets at the resort include Social, offering international cuisine; The Beachfront Restaurant–Driftwood; contemporary Chinese dining restaurant, Yan Ting; Decanter by Haut-Brisson; and the Drawing Room–Lounge and Bar.