Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled Alila Dong’ao Island Zhuhai, marking a significant milestone with the brand’s first island resort in Greater China. Perched dramatically on the southwestern tip of Dong’ao Island and just a short ferry ride from Zhuhai, this all-suite clifftop retreat delivers Alila’s signature blend of luxury, sustainability, and immersive design—crafted for the modern traveler seeking serenity with a view.
“This opening is a dream realized in an extraordinary destination,” said Chua Thin Thin, General Manager of Alila Dong’ao Island Zhuhai. “We offer not just a resort, but a deeply sensory journey—one that celebrates the island’s natural rhythm, artisanal design, and quiet luxury.”
Design in Dialogue with Nature
Designed by acclaimed interior designer Ju Bin, the resort embodies the spirit of the surrounding seascape. Inspired by the local Lingnan culture, the architecture integrates naturally with the rocky cliffs, evoking harmony with elemental forces—stone, water, and wind. Upon arrival, guests pass through a meditative water courtyard before entering the open-air lobby, where panoramic sea views immediately soothe the senses.
A wave-shaped canopy floats above the main building, mirroring the motion of the ocean below. Meandering garden paths, sculpted into the island’s natural terrain, invite quiet moments of exploration.
Each of the 104 suites—starting from an expansive 925 square feet—delivers understated elegance infused with regional character. Think floor-to-ceiling windows, Lingnan-inspired art pieces, and personal tearooms or garden courtyards. Select suites even boast private pools, while the two exclusive rooftop residences offer sweeping 270-degree ocean vistas with distinct design themes tailored to guests’ tastes—classic or contemporary.
A Taste of the Island
Dining at Alila Dong’ao Island is a celebration of seasonal and regional flavors. SEASALT, the all-day restaurant, serves seafood-forward fare alongside health-focused à la carte breakfasts, all in a breezy indoor-outdoor setting. At HOITONG, traditional Cantonese cuisine is prepared live by master chefs using ingredients sourced from local farms and the resort’s own organic garden. Pair each dish with a sommelier-curated wine or rare local tea.
For a laid-back afternoon, CHUN bar beckons with its ocean-facing lounge, artisanal cocktails, and iced teas. As dusk falls, the resort’s signature sundown ritual—marked by the resonant chime of a singing bowl—transforms the terrace into a space for storytelling and reflection under the stars.
Wellness and Tranquility
Spa Alila channels the brand’s holistic approach to wellbeing. Featuring a vitality pool, sauna, Himalayan salt room, hammam, and four treatment rooms, the spa offers restorative therapies grounded in ancient healing traditions. The standout? The Moonlight Stone Soothing and Warm Treatment, a moonstone-based massage ritual that releases deep tension and rebalances energy.
Guests can also enjoy a cantilevered infinity pool, yoga room, fitness center, and a thoughtfully curated kids’ club.
