Kerzner International Holdings, the ownership group behind One&Only and Atlantis Resorts, has announced plans for a 180-room luxury property on Tufu Bay in Sanya, Hainan, China, set inside 40 acres of coconut palms and ancient rosewood trees, on a private coastline. This will be One&Only's first resort in China.

The brand now has seven properties, including 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," said Sol Kerzner, Chairman, Kerzner International. "

Tufu Bay is an ideal location for this new luxe resort, offering stunning views of the South China Sea. The hotel will also feature a locally-inspired restaurant or restaurants as well as a One&Only Spa honoring the property's Chinese heritage.

CEO of Kerzner International Alan Leibman says that China was a logical next fit as so many Chinese guests already visit the brand's properties worldwide.

The Project Design Team is currently in the process of reviewing plans which will be submitted to the local authorities for approval.

[Image of One&Only property Reethi Rah in the Maldives]