At the foot of Seven Fairy Mountain, the Narada is an elegant surprise in the middle of the peaceful (though increasingly developed) rainforest. The 222 bright, airy rooms are done up in wood with ethnic minority art; the manicured grounds are spotted with fruit trees; and the bathtubs, behind screens on the verandah, are filled with natural hot-spring water.
From the hotel, a shuttle bus can take you to the entrance of Mt Qixian Hot Springs National Forest Park (¥30, return). Free shuttle buses for guests run between the hotel and Baoting town (15 minutes), Lingshui high-speed train station (one hour) and Sanya Phoenix Airport (two hours); reserve when you book. Room discounts of up to 75% are possible.