![A modern hotel with a white exterior and interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-exterior-interior-070222-1140-01.jpg)
GS Design has recently completed the Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel, that’s located in a popular tourist attraction area of Sanya, China.
The minimalist, white design of the hotel has been inspired by the blue ocean and its crashing waves.
Let’s take a look around the hotel…
The Exterior
The hotel rests right on the beachfront and showcases differently sized arches, glass railings, and a minimalist exterior with a white finish.
![A modern hotel with a white exterior that includes arches of different shapes.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-beachside-hotel-china-070222-1111-01.jpg)
![This modern hotel rests right on the beachfront, and showcases differently sized arches, glass railings, and a minimalist exterior with a white finish.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-beachside-hotel-china-070222-1111-02.jpg)
![The exterior of a modern hotel in China.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-beachside-hotel-china-070222-1111-03.jpg)
The Social Areas
The hotel lounge includes a reception area, seating, and a shallow water feature inspired by the winding coastline.
![A modern hotel lounge with a shallow water feature inspired by the winding coastline.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-hotel-white-interior-070222-1123-01.jpg)
![A modern hotel lounge with a shallow water feature, whose walls display uniquely shaped shadows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-hotel-white-interior-070222-1123-02.jpg)
A secondary rooftop gathering space also includes a shallow water feature that works as a mirror of the sky. Stone steps and the sunken seating area round out the area, while built-in seating and the arch installation forms the perfect spot for photographs.
![A modern hotel rooftop lounge includes a shallow water feature, stone steps, a sunken seating area, built-in seating, and an arch installation for the perfect spot for photographs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-hotel-white-interior-070222-1123-03.jpg)
The Walkways
Geometric elements and high ceilings entice guests to walk throughout the hotel interior.
![A modern walk walkway in a hotel with arches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-interior-hallways-walkway-070222-1115-01.jpg)
![A minimalist hotel hallway that showcases arches.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-interior-hallways-walkway-070222-1115-02.jpg)
![A modern hotel interior with white walls and geometric accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-interior-hallways-walkway-070222-1115-03.jpg)
![A modern hotel hallway with white walls and arched entryways.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-interior-hallways-walkway-070222-1115-04.jpg)
![A modern hotel hallway with views of the beach.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-interior-hallways-walkway-070222-1115-05.jpg)
The Swimming Pools
The swimming pool and spa areas break up the white exterior and interior of the hotel and offer a refreshing pop of colour.
![A modern white hotel includes an infinity edge swimming pool overlooking the ocean.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-swimming-pool-070222-1128-01.jpg)
![A modern hotel with a sunken hot tub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-hotel-swimming-pool-070222-1128-02.jpg)
The Rooms
The geometric shapes continue through to the hotel rooms, where there’s a variety of different interior designs. Some have arched ceilings and perfectly framed bathtubs, while others include skylights and circular windows.
![A modern while hotel room with an arched ceiling and bathtub by the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-minimalist-hotel-room-interior-070222-1137-01.jpg)
![A modern while hotel room with a sculptural bathtub by the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-minimalist-hotel-room-interior-070222-1137-02.jpg)
![A modern hotel room with circular accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-minimalist-hotel-room-interior-070222-1137-03.jpg)
![A modern white hotel room with a large round window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/modern-white-minimalist-hotel-room-interior-070222-1137-04.jpg)