Alila Dong’ao Island Zhuhai Opens, Debuting the First Alila Island Resort in Greater China

CHICAGO (April 15, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai, a luxury all-suite clifftop resort perched at the southwestern tip of Dong'ao Island in Zhuhai. In harmony with the island's breathtaking natural beauty, the resort offers an awe-inspiring retreat, less than an hour from Zhuhai city by ferry, where guests can relax and feel restored amidst sweeping sea views and sublime serenity.

"We are thrilled to open our doors in this extraordinary destination, offering a luxury experience crafted with the artisanal touch that Alila is renowned for," said Ms. Chua Thin Thin, General Manager, Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai. "Whether exploring the environment through island activities or immersing in moments of self and cultural discovery, our resort provides the setting for an unforgettable experience amidst innovative design that honors our surroundings."

Island and Seascape Design

Merging harmoniously with its rugged clifftop setting, the resort is designed by acclaimed interior designer Ju Bin, with elements inspired by local Lingnan culture and craftsmanship alongside a reverence for the surrounding landscape through the island's elemental forces of nature. In the "stone circle" drop-off area, granite and greystone boulders mirror the island's natural rock formations - signifying a connection between modernity and time, a testament to the resort's locality. Walking through a tranquil water courtyard, guests are greeted on arrival by a captivating panorama of sea and sky in the open-air lobby, instilling a sense of calm and vitality. Floating above the hotel's main building is a wave-shaped canopy that gracefully replicates the sea waves lapping at the shore. Garden paths that follow the natural contours of the terrain, enveloped by lush greenery, create opportunities for moments of quiet discovery.

All-Suite Accommodation

The resort features 104 spacious, comfortable suites, where guests can enjoy a lofty sea view or immerse in the lush oasis of a private courtyard. Starting from a generous 925 square feet, the suites are havens of understated luxury and contemporary style infused with Lingnan-inspired decorative touches and artworks. The suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows, separate living rooms, double-vanity bathrooms, and a variety of distinctive spaces to unwind - most featuring a balcony and tranquil tearoom, others with a garden and private pool. The accommodations also include two exclusive rooftop suites, each with its own individual interior design concept, offering a unique stay experience tailored to guest preference with a classic or fashionable modern twist and spectacular 270-degree ocean views.

Authentic Dining

The two restaurants and bar at Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai offer a variety of culinary experiences that showcase Cantonese flavors made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, including produce from the resort's own organic vegetable garden and delicious seafood. At all-day restaurant SEASALT, guests can savor a seafood-driven menu in a relaxing indoor-outdoor environment, as well as a nourishing a-la carte breakfast menu crafted to provide a balanced start to the day.

Adopting a farm-to-table focus, HOITONG specializes in traditional Cantonese cuisine, collaborating with local farms to source the freshest ingredient options. Guests can enjoy signature dishes prepared in real-time by skilled chefs for an interactive dining experience, perfectly paired with a curated selection of wines and local teas.

Set in an outdoor lounge area surrounded by sweeping sea views, CHUN bar is a cozy spot to indulge in the luxury of a scenic afternoon tea or unwind with locally-inspired cocktails and iced teas. As the sun dips towards the horizon, it's time for the resort's signature sundown ritual, marked by the striking of a singing bowl to ring in the evening. Guests are then welcome to take in the magic of the night, while listening to captivating stories of the island.

Wellness & Recreation

Embracing Alila's holistic approach to wellbeing, Spa Alila features four treatment rooms, sauna rooms, a hammam, a Himalayan salt room, and a vitality pool. In the sanctuary of Spa Alila, guests can rejuvenate with facial and body treatments that draw on the curative benefits of natural ingredients, and signature therapies that incorporate ancient healing techniques to promote deeper relaxation and balance. These healing rituals include the Moonlight Stone Soothing and Warm Treatment, an ultra-relaxing massage that harnesses the gentle healing power of the moonstone to release muscle tension and stimulate key energy points.

Guests will also have access to premium daily fitness facilities, an individual yoga room, a kid's club, and a cantilevered infinity pool that extends nearly 50 feet over the cliff's edge, immersing swimmers in the serene seascape.

Meetings & Events

Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai features over 5,000 square feet of versatile event spaces that provide an elegant setting for a range of occasions, from intimate meetings and private dinners to cocktail parties and celebrations. The space options comprise of a sizeable ballroom and meeting room with floor-to-ceiling windows framing magnificent sea views. A sprawling nearly 2,500-square-foot outdoor lawn with an open-air terrace provides an enchanting backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Be More Rewarded

In celebration of the resort's opening, guests who book their stay via Hyatt.com will have the chance to indulge in a daily wellness program specially curated to enhance relaxation and rejuvenation experience. From sunrise yoga sessions to evening meditation, leaving the feeling completely refreshed and revitalized. Furthermore, to provide World of Hyatt members even more ways to be rewarded, World of Hyatt is offering members the opportunity to earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai from April 15 to July 31, 2025, part of World of Hyatt's new hotel member offer. Additional participating hotels and their offer stay periods can be found at worldofhyatt.com/newhotelbonus. No registration is required, and members can earn on top of other offers. Terms Apply.

For more information or to book a reservation at Alila Dong'ao Island Zhuhai, please visit www.aliladongaoislandzhuhai.com

The term "Hyatt" is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Alila
The hallmark of Alila hotels is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalized hospitality, and bespoke journeys. With a focus on their environmental impact, Alila hotels integrate the natural, physical and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any Alila hotels and resorts is to embark on a destination experience - be it in recreating the flavors of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through ancient healing arts or the thrill of adventure sports, you will re-discover the luxury of living at Alila hotels. For more information visit, alilahotels.com, follow us on Instagram @AlilaHotels or like us on Facebook.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,400 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse®Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.