 Location
The resort hotel is situated between the impressive mountain Mat Cancan and the deep blue Andaman Sea. It is built in the middle of an untouched tropical rainforest on Data Bay. The island's international airport is approximately 32 km from the hotel building. Lanoka is an island of outstanding natural beauty, blessed with a sublime limestone landscape with dense vegetation, immaculate beaches and deep blue water. This varied landscape represents the ideal retreat for nature lovers, wa
Facilities
This resort hotel is a tropical paradise with 186 elegant rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the untouched rainforests, the legendary mountain of Mat Cincang and the Andaman Sea. This charming environment is completed by the warmth of Malaysian hospitality, which can be felt throughout the hotel. Magnificent accommodation, numerous restaurants and bars and activities to suit every taste guarantee that guests have an unforgettable stay on Langkawi. The business centre with Internet access and reading materials is in the main lobby, close to the gift shop. As well as conference facilities there is a games room, a TV room, a kids' club and an on-site hairdresser. The hotel also offers laundry and room services.
Rooms
All rooms and suites in the resort have an en suite bathroom and sizeable bedrooms. All rooms are also fully equipped with everything a hotel room needs. Individually adjustable air conditioning, a hairdryer, a satellite TV, a ceiling fan, a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, a direct dial telephone with international calling and a room safe also come as standard. The rooms and suites also offer guests a splendid view of the beautiful natural surroundings.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel has its own wonderfully designed outdoor pool with children's paddling section, which is to be found on a terrace overlooking the beach. The spa area of the hotel is spread over 3 villas. Both 2-storey rainforest villas have a view over the Andaman Sea and each has 2 massage benches on each floor, a large bathtub, a shower and a terrace for relaxation. The extremely private Sari Villa offers a large Jacuzzi, a garden shower and a terrace for relaxation. The traditional Thai massage begins with a relaxing aromatherapy treatment for feet, continues with a herbal steam bath and massage and ends with a herbal wrap, effective against complaints of all kinds. There is also a sauna in the hotel. For guests who enjoy sporting activities there are a number of options: the hotel also has its own gym and guests can take advantage of the facilities for tennis, volleyball, golf and billiards, or take a cycle tour of the local area. There is a programme of entertainment provided for guests of all ages.
Meals
The main restaurant has a view of the swimming pool and offers a varied mixture of Asian and continental dishes. Meals can be taken either inside the hotel or al fresco. The menu includes an extensive selection of wines from the resort hotel's air-conditioned cellar. In addition to this, the hotel has a humidor with the finest cigars from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Jamaica. The Japanese restaurant serves Japanese cuisine with a modern touch. The Japanese chef Toshiya Honda and his team offer original Japanese cuisine including the classics of sushi, sashimi and tempura. An extensive a la carte menu is also available. There are two teppanyaki plates for the preparation of dishes at guests' tables and 2 separate, private tatami rooms for comfortable dining and special events. Enjoying the food here will give guests a unique insight into the unique culture of the area and of the people who gave it its reputation. The award-winning Gulai House, somewhat removed from the resort's main building, in the middle of the rainforest, offers guests traditional Malaysian curry dishes and Indian specialities served in the open air. From the poolside bar guests have a view of the hotel's private beach. It is more of an informal option and guests here can enjoy delicious pizza from a wood-fired oven, sandwiches, salads and homemade desserts and cocktails. The beach bar, with a sea view, offers guests just the right setting for cocktails and light snacks. The barbecue terrace has a charcoal grill, which is the pride of this fine poolside restaurant. The lobby lounge with a view of the sea and swimming pool is set in a pretty spot in the open air and offers cocktails, mocktails, wines, cigars and an ample snack menu. The hotel's resident band provides guests with live entertainment, with medleys of timeless classics.
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(5 stars)