Kerzner
International Holdings Limited, which through its subsidiaries is a
leading international developer and operator of destination resorts,
casinos and luxury hotels,
has entered into an agreement with Hainan Gezhouba Industrial Company
Limited with the assistance of Greentown Hotel Management Co., Ltd., to
develop and operate a new One&Only resort on Tufu Bay in Sanya,
Hainan, China. With approximately 180 luxurious guest
rooms and villas,
One&Only Sanya will be nestled amidst
40-acres of coconut palms and ancient rosewood trees, commanding
enviable views from over a half-kilometre of private coastline. This
will be One&Only’s first resort in China. It is anticipated
to begin welcoming guests in early 2014.
Created
exclusively for the uber-luxury resort market, One&Only Resorts are
conceived as hallmarks of excellence. Set in some of the most
beautiful locations in the
world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and
personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a
lively energy that is unparalleled. These seven properties include the
iconic One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only
Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai;
One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas; One&Only Palmilla in Los
Cabos, Mexico; One&Only Cape Town in South Africa and One&Only
The Palm in Dubai.
“Tufu
Bay is ideally suited for creating the first One&Only experience in
China. The setting is just spectacular and I am very confident the
resort will be well received
by our many loyal One&Only guests and new guests alike,” says Sol
Kerzner, Chairman, Kerzner International. “It feels terrific to be able
to make this announcement and get back to doing what we do best –
designing and managing world-class luxury resorts.”
Tufu
Bay offers stunning views of the South China Sea, which will inform the
design of both the public and private spaces of the resort. True to the
brand’s heritage,
One&Only Sanya will offer a variety of world-class cuisine
showcasing regional specialties in restaurants overseen by
internationally-acclaimed chefs. The resort will also house an
indulgent One&Only Spa, honouring Sanya’s Chinese heritage by
utilizing ancient
Eastern traditions and holistic practices fused with modern spa
therapies. In addition, meeting space will be available for bespoke
gatherings, whether for business or pleasure.
Like
all of the resorts within the collection, One&Only Sanya will place
an emphasis on privacy while evoking a ‘sense of place,’ using
materials that showcase the natural
elements of Hainan. One&Only Sanya plans to weave pieces of the
island’s historical tapestry throughout the resort with the use of
original furnishings, fabrics and art crafted by descendants of local
tribes. As with all One&Only properties, this resort will
also boast innovative programming for families, including the celebrated
KidsOnly Club. Guests will also have access to a host of unique
sporting and entertainment facilities on-site.
“With
so many guests from China already experiencing One&Only and
Atlantis resorts worldwide, it made perfect sense for our next resort to
be in China,” says Alan Leibman,
CEO, Kerzner International. “I am thrilled we were able to partner
with such industry leaders as Gezhouba and Greentown. I am very excited
about entering the Chinese market – it is the perfect place for
One&Only to continue the growth of its brand.”
The
Project Design Team is currently in the process of reviewing plans
which will be submitted to the local authorities for approval.
