The Universal Resort is one of the hotels in Sanya with a large conference center. The hotel is also near the beach and has water views from many locations in the building. Walking and dining establishments are a short drive from the hotel. The airport is forty kilometers from the Universal Resort. The hotel can also be reached via taxi, shuttle and car service.

There are 257 standard rooms, deluxe suites and deluxe rooms in the Universal Resort. Every room has a minibar, telephone, hair dryer, private bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning. Room service is available for a fee.

This hotel has a large conference center. There are several rooms that have state of the art equipment, with the largest being able to hold 1,200 people. The Universal Resort also has a sauna, swimming pool, a gym, a spa and a salon. Two onsite restaurants serve Western and seafood dishes. This hotel is handicap accessible.