The Great Escape

DREAMY DESTINATION

Nestled in nature alongside beach clubs and quaint cafés, the new Wyndham Dreamland Bali welcomes guests to the Island of the Gods. The upscale resort’s 177 rooms feature a stylish blend of traditional Balinese and modern architecture, while its eight luxurious villas come with private swimming pools – perfect for honeymooners and families. Just a stone’s throw away is Dreamland Beach, which boasts glorious stretches of white sand, breathtaking sunsets and some of the most iconic surf breaks on the island. Golfing enthusiasts can try for a hole-in-one at the New Kuta Golf Course, an 18-hole links-style fairway terrain with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, before returning to the resort for a pampering treatment at the in-house wellness centre, Tirta Spa.

SERENE ESCAPE

Luxury beckons at Ambong Pool Villas, a boutique property with nine private villas, perched on a hill on the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi. Elegantly decorated to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, each villa features generously sized rooms, king beds, a lounge area, walkthrough wardrobe and spacious bathrooms. Guests will also find a convenient in-room Nespresso machine, fridge, microwave and ovenette. On the outside is a terrace for those who wish to dine al fresco, a well-manicured lawn with sunbeds to bask on, and a 12-metre-long infinity pool. Some villas can be combined to house bigger groups for extended families, events or yoga retreats. Enjoy top-notch amenities and personalised experiences, from in-villa breakfasts to curated dining menus, or arrange for a sunset barbecue with a private chef at your service as you dine with views overlooking the gorgeous Andaman Sea.

WELCOME RESPITE

The Sukhothai Shanghai is set to be a lifestyle landmark in the city’s vibrant Jingan district, with tasteful interiors, an elegant ambience and thoughtfully curated facilities. Its 170 guest rooms and 31 suites feature soothing neutral tones and natural materials, complemented by bathrooms stocked with organic amenities from Australia, high-definition TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room refreshments and a wine bar. Fine dining awaits at the hotel’s urban Italian restaurant La Scala, helmed by Michelin-starred master chef Theodor Falser and chef de cuisine Stefano Sanna. A state-of-the-art Fitness Studio, a 25-metre heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room, as well as a Retreat Spa with a range of Southeast Asian healing therapies and programmes complete the health and wellness facility. For business and events, the hotel’s second floor houses the Grand Shanghai Ballroom, along with six multi-purpose function rooms and a communal space called The Pantry.

MODERN RESIDENCE

Following an extensive one-year transformation, the former Bayview Hotel Singapore reopens as 30 Bencoolen, with a new and refreshed concept targeted at tech-savvy guests. The hotel uses a smart in-room solutions system, which seamlessly connects its 131 rooms to the operations team, allowing them to monitor the room’s status and to fix any defects before a guest’s stay is impacted. Guests will also be able to communicate directly with the hotel team via Whatsapp, or utilise the HandyPhone with access to free local and international calls to six countries. Enjoy a host of facilities such as a well-equipped Fitness Room, rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi, or retreat to LOCAL Restaurant and Bar to enjoy hearty culinary creations.

UNDER ONE ROOF

Families with young children will have more reasons to stay at EAST Beijing as the hotel unveils its latest facility: a 36-square-metre Kid’s Corner. Tucked within Feast, its international restaurant, the space will feature a large assortment of play sets, picture books, toys with popular cartoons as well as the latest children’s movies to keep the little ones entertained, while parents indulge in scrumptious global cuisine at the restaurant. This latest addition to its facilities makes the 369-room hotel more inclusive for lifestyle travellers, besides catering to its business clientele. The hotel’s high-tech environment features paperless check-in and out experiences, alongside amenities such as a gym, an indoor swimming pool and a contemporary meeting and event space called The Workshop.

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Where to stay in Langkawi: Ambong Pool Villas

For your eyes only

At first, it seems a stretch of the imagination to say that just an hour’s flying time away from Kuala Lumpur, there’s a place that you really can get away from it all (and without leaving the country, no less). Once you step foot in one of Ambong Pool Villas’ nine private pool villas, you’ll see that this tropical Langkawi retreat is very real indeed – and rarely has reality looked quite so enticing.

Each of the villas (priced at RM2,800 per night) sit on a blissfully quiet hill at the southwestern tip of the island, peeking out from swathes of rainforest and offering unbeatable views of either the sunrise or sunset. The most compact villa measures just over 153 square metres, which means that there’s plenty of space to roam around for a young family – not to mention a wading pool attached to every 12-metre-long infinity pool.

But really, when you take in Ambong Pool Villas’ outdoor wooden bathtubs and enormous bathrooms with glass-fronted showers overlooking the pool (there’s a curtain for shyer types), it’s a resort best explored – the first time, at least – by two. From your king bed, you can slide open the doors of the lounge area and plunge straight into your infinity pool, or stroll outside to your villa’s terrace and relish an al fresco champagne breakfast. Sunset barbecues are also possible, overseen by a private chef who’ll grill your seafood to perfection as you relax on a sunbed above the lawn, listening to the hum of the rainforest as the sun dips below the sea.

Each villa is refreshingly unique from the other: Villa Kemarong, for instance, welcomes guests with an enchanting vista that stretches out towards Pulau Dayang Bunting, while you can spot the rugged peaks of Langkawi’s second-highest mountain from Villa Machinchang. In Villa Kuang, you’ll be so cleverly concealed by the trees that you can get up to entirely no good, but we’ll leave that to you. Should you wish to leave the tastefully decorated confines of your villa, call Ambong Pool Villas’ efficient and eager-to-please service team, who’ll quickly send a car to whisk you away.

Just down the road is Ambong-Ambong, their sister-resort, which boasts one of the island’s best spas and a stellar Japanese restaurant, Unkaizan, or if you’re pining for a sea breeze, Tengah Beach is six minutes’ walk away. Do make sure you’re back in time for a midnight soak in your villa’s bathtub – in a dramatic nighttime jungle setting like that, it would be a waste not to.

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Ambong pool villa: experience the time of your life

If you are looking for hotels with villas and private pools, then Ambong Pool Villas are your best choice. These resorts are all about the perfect rainforest retreat. You will get to enjoy the amazing sunrises and the sounds of birds chirping early in the morning. What better way to enjoy your holiday than to swim in your private pool and enjoy the beautiful view of the Andaman Sea?

Rainforest retreat

As a lover of nature who wants to stay in a home away from home, our villas turn your dream into reality. We respect nature so much that we felled only the necessary number of trees during construction and kept earthworks to an absolute minimum. There is nothing that spells luxury and nature more than an Ambong pool villa.

Unique feels and views

Our villas may have a standard layout plan, but they are very different from each other. Each of the villas offers a unique appeal and view of the islands, sea and distant hills that are framed by the lush jungle. Our villas are built on different levels to offer different amounts of sun and shade. They have varying appeals, because of the tremendous effort we have made to ensure you experience the reality and the beauty of nature. Our primary wish is to give you an amazing experience at the hotel with villas and private pools cannot surpass.

Spacious

The villas are very spacious and are ideal for intimate family time. The living areas are designed with interesting modern mixes. The patios are partly open with sunny terraces that are linked to a large swimming pool. To top it all off, glass is used throughout so you feel like you are part of the forest. The villas are distanced from each other, because we value your privacy and peace.

Temoyong

Our exceptional 1-bedroom pool villa, Temoyong is slightly larger with a different layout than the rest of the villas. There is a private garden courtyard attached to the bedroom complete with a wooden tub. If you have never seen a large tree growing through a bathroom, then you have to spend your holiday at Temoyong. The other 1-bedroom pool villas include Tirai, Sawak, Malut, Machinchang, Kuang, Kemoja, Kemarong and one, 3-bedroom pool villa Raya.

Cocktail events

We also have a bi-monthly cocktail event. You will get to enjoy a free flow of beverages including wines, beers, and cocktails including local delicacies such as Satay, Roti Jala and Murtabak. Our staffs perform local dances, and you can get to the floor to join in the merriment!

In-villa massage packages

We also provide in-villa spa packages, which you can request any time you wish. Can you think of a better way to relax and enjoy fantastic sunset sea views? 

If you love nature and have always been to beach hotels, then trying out our pool villa resorts in Langkawi will be worth every cent. Remember that all the bookings you make directly include free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, private return airport transfer, and breakfast.

Contact us today for a reservation!

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