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Opening Date
May 2005

General Manager
Greg Pirkle

Physical Features
Property Size: 40,529 square metres/435,689 square feet
Total Number of Rooms: 90
Pavilions: 68
Villas: 22
Design Aesthetic:
Inspired by Alhambra Palace in Spain, with Moorish details in a Malay "kampung" or village setting, with pavilions and villas blending Asian, Indian and Arabic influences
Reflective of the natural surroundings, with neutral earth tones weaved within a textured setting of exotic woods, stones and fabrics
Indoor/outdoor spaces with ceilings fans, woven wooden screens, handcrafted hanging mirrors with antique patina finishes, grey slate and burnished steel light fittings, batik pillows, oversized terrazzo bathtubs built into arched nooks
Architect:
Lek Bunnag/Bunnag Architects
Bill Bensley/Bensley Design Studios
Interior Designer(s):
Bill Bensley/Bensley Design Studios
John Underwood/Underwood Co. (guest rooms and public areas)
Jeffrey Wilkes/Lim Teo+ Wilkes Design Works
History: "Isle of Legends" famed for native folklore tied to formation of the island's geographic features, flora and fauna
Location: Set on one of the island's best beaches on the north-eastern cape of Tanjung Rhu on the Andaman Sea

Spa
Opening Date: May 2005
Interior Designer:
Lek Bunnag/Bunnag Architects
Bill Bensley/Bensley Design Studios
John Underwood/Underwood Co.
Design Aesthetic:
Sanctuary set amid forested limestone cliffs and reflecting ponds, with secluded thatched-roof pavilions with floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor rain showers
Walls and furnishings take on the natural hues of soothing sage green and beige to mirror the serenity of nature
Beachfront villas have private spa suites
Number of Treatment Rooms: 6
Signature Treatment:
Asian fusion (60 or 90 minutes)
Bulan madu (2 hours 30 minutes)
Teens/Children:
Kids' yoga
Children's salon services
Nail painting/art
Kids' in-villa fruity bath soaks
Kids' scrubs and fun group massage sessions
Special Features:
Three relaxation bales perched on reflecting ponds for after-treatment siesta
Spa Bar for health elixirs and herbal tisanes
Steam room for each treatment pavilion
Yoga pavilions
Private garden showers surrounded by limestone cliffs
Spa Director: Martin Hilton

Dining
Executive Chef: Billy Akunna
Sommelier: Mohan Naidu
Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:
Lemon grass
Torch ginger
Pandan leaves
Kaffir lime leaves
Curry leaves
Local basil
Green chilli
Fresh young ginger
Turmeric
Ulam leaves
Restaurant: Ikan-Ikan
Signature Dish: Daging Rendang Tok, traditional braised beef with galangal, ginger, turmeric, green chillies and brown coconut paste
Indoor Seating: 50 including 34 in the open-air pavilion and 16 in the private dining room
Outdoor Seating: 20 on the terrace
Designer:
Bunnag Architects
Bill Bensley Studios
Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef: Zaihari Zainol
Restaurant: Serai
Cuisine: Italian and Mediterranean
Signature Dish: Spicy prawns, asparagus and linguine tossed in fresh tomato sauce
Indoor Seating: 72 including the roofed terrace
Outdoor Seating: 60 on the alfresco patio
Designer:
Bunnag Architects
Bill Bensley Studios
Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef: Paddy Chan
Restaurant: Kafe Kelapa
Signature Dish: Original Kelapa’s chicken pizza – with spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella, marinated chicken, onions, lemongrass, coriander, fresh lime and ginger flower
Outdoor Seating: 56; plus 14 at the bar
Designer:
Bunnag Architects
Bill Bensley Studios
Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef: Zaihari Zainol
Lounge: Rhu Bar

Recreation
Tennis:
Number of Tennis Courts: 1
Tennis Lessons: For a fee
On-site Activities:
Beach volleyball
Fishing
Jogging
Library
Sailing
Snorkelling
Water sports
Off-site Activities:
Bird watching
Golf – 30 minutes
Jungle trekking
Kayaking
Mangrove excursions
Sailing
Scuba diving
Motorised water sports
Windsurfing
Pools:
Number of Pools: 2
Fitness Facilities:
Size: 175 sq m / 1,884 sq ft
Special Features:
Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows look out to lush gardens
Meandering jogging path through tropical foliage and 1.5-kilometre (1-mile) stretch of sugar-sand beach
Infinity-edge lap pool overlooking the Andaman Sea with private cabanas
Bicycles available
Sample Fitness Activities:
Daily yoga sessions, include sunrise and sunset, aqua yoga, asana yoga
Private yoga sessions and personal gym training sessions available
Mangrove and sea-kayaking

For Younger Guests
Kids for All Seasons: Supervised programme in a dedicated facility, including kids' yoga and spa treatments, sea kayaking and other sports, themed nights with dinner, games and adventures

Meeting Rooms
Total Size: 200 sq m / 2,150 sq ft
Meet and Feed Capacity: 80
Banquet Capacity: 80
Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 120
Breakout Spaces: 3
Private Dining Room Capacity: 16
Unique Meeting and Event Facilities: Intimate Malay-style pavilion with sea and garden views ideal for small meetings and executive retreats

Corporate Social Responsibility
Adopt-A-School programme provides mentoring, improvement to facilities and on-the-job training

Special Features
Cooking classes allow guests to learn about Malaysian cuisine