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Pangkor Laut Resort - One Island, One Hotel


Pangkor Laut Resort is situated on Malaysia's North West Coast. It is an exotic and private-owned island just a few miles away from the mainland and and stone throw from Pulau Pangkor.

The resort won several awards for best Honeymoon destination, best top 5 star hotels and others.

This luxury resort in Pangkor is surrounded by lush and unspoiled rain forest. The claim is that the forest is millions of years old. True or not, it is a fantastic place.

Further the island has some fine beaches bays. You will find 3 fine bays on the island: Royal Bay, Emerald Bay and Coral Bay.

The Resort has 148 Malaysian style villas. They blend perfectly with the natural surroundings.

Birdview on Pangkor LautA reasonable new addition to the all formidable luxuries is the Spa Village.

Facilities on Pangkor Laut include swimming pools, tennis courts, squash courts and massage treatments. Not for nothing Pangkor Laut carries the concept : "One Island, One Resort". And not for nothing is Pangkor Laut Resort one of those luxury resorts in Pangkor and in Malaysia.

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay is located on the west part of the island. The bay is considered by many independent travelers and consultants as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

True or not, the Pangkor Laut management has left Emerald Bay as natural as possible. The exception are the comfort stations and dining facilities. This as a complement of the all-day beach outings.

Pangkor Laut Spa
Mardi Oortwijn-Blonk in the Pangkor Laut Spa, she wrote this review

Pangkor Laut's Emerald Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, check here some photos.

Royal Bay

Royal Bay is located on the east of Pangkor Laut and views Pula Pangkor. There are 4 different luxury villas each with it's own specific architecture: Garden Villas, Hill Villas, Beach Villas and Sea Villas.

Coral Bay

Coral Bay offers an extra dimension of seclusion. It is located further away from the island's main reception and gathering points.

Pangkor Laut swimming pool

You can choose between the Water Villas or Forest Villas for your own private retreat. All villas are appointed in the same luxurious standards as those in Royal Bay.

Fisherman's Cove, a specialty seafood restaurant, is located in Coral Bay, while the Pool Deck provides light snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

Spa Village

The Spa Village is a very unique retreat. It was opened by the tenor Luciano Pavarotti on 6 September 2002. The village combines the healing cultures of the region, Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai, with the natural resources of the island.

The Spa Village is collection of buildings which is spread out over 4 acres on a quiet bat between sea and rainforest. There open courtyards, lotus ponds, a herb garden and a reflexology path.

Villas

The main resort offers guests a choice of three suites and four different villa styles. The villas are all designed to accommodate two guests. Every villa and suite features spacious interiors, luxurious fabrics, and private balconies with cushioned deck chairs. The bathrooms are large.

Hornbill at Pangkor Laut

Depending on the villa, there is a separate shower and tub in a private outdoor courtyard. The bathrooms have large windows opening out onto the tropical gardens or sea.

All villas have thermostat controlled air-conditioning, king-size bed, writing desk, an electronic safe, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, refrigerator and coffee and tea making facilities.

Estates

The estates are situated on Marina Bay, a secluded bay on the north of the island. They are away from the main Resort.

Each of the 8 Estates is a collection of special purpose buildings. All estates are enclosed within a landscaped garden. These have been created with minimal disturbance to the natural forest. Privacy and a sense of isolation is the design.

View from Pangkor Laut to Pulau Pangkor
View from Pangkor Laut to Pulau Pangkor

Each Estate is unique, with discrete living, dining, sitting, bathing and sleeping pavilions in various adaptations of Malay architectural traditions.

The Estate Manager is always at hand to cater the routine of your Estate to your personal tastes and intended daily schedules.

Oil lamp at Pangkor LautAdditionally, two dedicated Estate attendants and a chef prepare and serve your daily meals, address your housekeeping requests, and unobtrusively co-ordinate all aspects of your tenancy.

Awards

  • Selected as one of "The Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations in the World" by Honeymoon and Romantic Travel Magazine, UK, Summer 2001 issue.
  • Selected as "One of the Most Romantic Bathrooms in the "World" by Honeymoon and Romantic Travel Magazine, UK, Summer 2001 issue.
  • Selected as one of "The 50 Best Swimming Pools in the World" by The Independent Newspaper, UK, in August 2000.
  • Voted as "One of the World's Most Enticing Retreats on the Waterfront" by Harpers & Queen, UK, in May 2000.
  • Voted second in "The Best Island in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler, UK, in October 1999.
  • Named the "Best Five-Star Deluxe Resort in Malaysia" by Malaysian publishers, World Asia Media Holdings, in 2000.
  • Voted as "One of the World's Top Five-Star Resorts" by Business Traveler in 1997.
  • Awarded the "Best Hotel of the Year Award" by Pacific Asia Travel Association, UK, 1997.
  • Won Malaysia's "Prime Minister's Award" in the quality and prestige category.
  • Received FIABCI's (Federation Internationale des Bien-Conselis Immobiliers) "Award for Distinction" for Malaysia's best resort development.

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