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R e s o r t L a n g k a w i.
T H I S PAG E : A m b o n g
A m b o n g L a n g k a w i
Rainforest Retreat is one
of Langkawi’s best-kept
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The St. Regis Langkawi is
a secluded retreatisland represents a microcosm of Malaysia
with beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls,
local villages and paddy fields – all within
one location.
ISHAN MALAYSIAN SPA AT AMBONG
AMBONG LANGKAWI RAINFOREST
RETREAT
Named after a plant indigenous to the
island, Ambong Ambong is a boutique resort
sequestered in the rainforest with just 11
guest units, a small pool, restaurant, a yoga
deck and spa. Guest quarters do not offer
five-star luxury but the interior is cosy and
feels like home. Their suites are divided into
two parts – an air-conditioned room with a
four-poster king-size bed and an open-air
area where you can sip champagne on the
balcony or soak in a wooden tub surrounded
by the rainforest. If you are lucky, you might
catch sight of one of those cute dusky leaf
monkeys.
Cuddly stuffed toys, from tigers to
crocodiles, are placed in the rooms and
restaurant to scare the monkeys, which
worked in the beginning, but over time the
monkeys figured out the ruse.
The resort, now in its fourth year and
possibly one of Langkawi’s best-kept secrets,
is small enough to be explored on foot and
you will get a good workout from walking
up and down the hilly slopes.
For a dose of wellness, the Ishan
Malaysian Spa is just a few steps away
from the restaurant. On the menu are spa
treatments ranging from Ayurvedic and hot
stone to special packages for honeymoon
couples and pregnant women.
To g e t t o A m b o n g , t a k e a t a x i t o
Unkaizan Japanese Restaurant where a
car will take you up a few minutes along a
45-degree slope. While you are there, treat
yourself to a sunset dinner at the highly rated
Unkaizan for a truly memorable experience.
http://www.ambong-ambong.comHEAVENLY SPA BY WESTIN AT THE
WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & SPA
Westin Langkawi is a favourite among
business travellers because of the adjacent
convention centre and its location on the
fringe of downtown Kuah – Langkawi’s
largest town – with its duty-free shops, ferry
terminal and entertainment spots. The resort
enjoys brisk business and the lobby is mostly
crowded but don’t let that deter you.
Once you are checked into your room,
expect your worries to disappear. Sprawled
across 104 acres of beachfront land, Westin
Langkawi features 202 spacious rooms
and suites and 20 luxurious Ocean View
Pool Villas that come with private pools.
Their villas are the epitome of luxury, with
chandeliers adding a touch of class. Around
the resort, you can find four pools, the
infinity pool, Ocean Rock pool, children’s
pool and spa pool.
For wellness, Heavenly Spa by Westin is
the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and the
only one in Malaysia. The menu is abundant
with wellness offerings derived from Malay,