Sanya

Hainan · China
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-27  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-27  ·  Region: International
CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit. Sanya's own short-term rental law, the 2021 Rural Homestay Promotion and Management Regulations, covers homestays outside the urban built-up area and adds no licence of its own.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Sanya?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. Sanya's own short-term rental law, the 2021 Rural Homestay Promotion and Management Regulations, covers homestays outside the urban built-up area and adds no licence of its own.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Sanya?

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

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