Forty-five minutes by ferry from Hengqin, the noise drops off and the cliffs take over. That’s where you’ll find the Alila Dong’ao Island Zhuhai — Hyatt’s newest all-suite retreat under the Alila brand, opened on Dong’ao Island last year.

There are 103 suites in total, and the choice essentially comes down to how you like your view: an open horizon of sea, or the quiet of a private courtyard tucked away from it. Interiors are by Ju Bin, who’s leaned into Lingnan craftsmanship and let the cliffside setting do a lot of the talking. The result is a property that feels stitched into the island rather than dropped on top of it.

If a low-effort, high-payoff coastal stay is on your radar this season, this is the one to bookmark.