With a magnificent shoreline blessed with fine sandy beaches, bathed by a clear blue sea and set against a background of green hills, this is possibly the island's loveliest resort. Adding to the wonder of it all, this low-rise resort has been designed as a modern interpretation of traditional Malay architecture, so that it exists in total harmony with its natural surroundings. The 222-room resort is fully air-conditioned and includes a reception area, currency exchange facilities, a restaurant and conference facilities.
Rooms
The rooms at the resort range from Standard through Deluxe Garden, Deluxe Pool, Deluxe Sea and Premier Sea Rooms to Laguna Suites. All rooms are extra spacious and fitted with timber striped flooring. Deluxe rooms and above have individual balconies to take advantage of the South China Sea breeze and offer a choice of enchanting garden, rainforest, sea or pool views. All rooms are en suite and come with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a television, a room safe and individually regulated air conditioning units as standard.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel serves delicious local and international cuisines. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at all bar outlets throughout the day. Sang Suria Restaurant, an open concept restaurant with charming surroundings, serves a wide buffet spread of local oriental cuisine.
Activities & Sport
The hotel has recreation activities such as pool, beach games (e.g. beach volleyball), indoor board games, island excursions, jungle trekking, non-motorised water sports (e.g. banana boating) and snorkelling. The resort has its own outdoor swimming pool with a children's area, as well as a gym.
Directions, How to get there
By Road: express buses and outstation taxis offer regular services from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. The trip takes about 7 hours. There are many buses, coaches and taxis commuting from Kuala Terengganu to Merang Jetty. By Ferry: upon arrival at Merang Jetty, the ""exclusive resort passenger boat"" will be waiting to pick guests up. It is only a 45-minute scenic boat ride to the resort.