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Sandoway Resort
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Sandoway Resort, Mya Pyin Village, Ngapali Beach,Thandwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar (Burma).
The Sandoway Resort is located amongst palms on the pristine Ngapali Beach in the state Rakhine in the West of Myanmar facing the Bay of Bengal.
Stretching for over 1,930 kilometers from the North Himalayan region to the South tip of the Tenasserim region, which faces the Andaman Sea, Burma (Myanmar) borders India and Bangladesh to the North West and West, China, Laos and Tibet -occupied by China- to the North East and Thailand to the East and South East. With a civilisation that's more than 2,500 years old, Burma (Myanmar) possesses a rich and vibrant cultural tradition. Great natural beauty combines with magnificent temple architecture and everywhere the visitor encounters welcoming and hospitable people.
Myanmar was once one of Asia's most inaccessible countries. Having turned its back on the world, Myanmar escaped the excesses of commercialisation. As a result, the country has retained an enviable way of life from which we can all learn. Today Myanmar hasd her doors, and as a tourist destination is just beginning to flower, presenting a terrific opportunity for those who wish to explore this unique land.
Buddhism, more than anything else, has shaped Burmese history and culture. Eighty-five percent of the population today follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, a royal prince who lived some 2,500 years ago in India. Though bought up surrounded by wealth and luxury, he eventually renounced worldly riches and devoted his life to teaching.
Following the Buddha's death, the Buddhist world divided into two schools. Theravada Buddhists believe you are an individual on your own and feel they adhere more to the Buddha's original thinking. Tha Mahayana school believes an individual's life is linked to others, thus affecting the world. Buddhists believe that all humanity is subject to pain and suffering from birth to death, and tolerance and forgiveness should supercede, vengeance and hatred. Although Myanmar is a devoutly Buddhist country, the people have retained a wealth of lore and superstitions which date back to the animistic beliefs of their ancestors. Buddhism, a tolerant faith, does not contradict these earlier traditions, which have become entwined with the national religion, giving a rich texture to spiritual life.
Ngapali is a 3 kilometers long white sandy and unspoilt beach overlooking the clear blue water of Bay of Bengal, backed by swaying coconut palm and casuarinas trees. After sunset the sea in front of the beach is enlighted by several lamps of the fishermen boats until morning. Before dawn on the shore other fishermen begin setting und drawing drift nets until late morning when they load their catches in baskets.
The surrounding is plenty of small villages you can reach by bicycle or by walking along the beach. Thandwe, the most important village of the area, has an interesting market set in a former British jail where traditional medicine herbs, clothes, textile , hardware and food are sold.
Hidden amongst hundreds of coconut palms and set amidst the tropical garden, most with ocean view, built in traditional South East Asian Style is the four-star Sandoway Resort, a new landmark in Ngapali. It can be boasted as the First Boutique Beach Resort with International Management in Burma. The Sandoway Resort is designed in traditional Southeast Asian elegance and is constructed in local materials of teak wood, iron wood, stone and marble. The interior was designed and manufactered exclusively for the Sandoway Resort.
Accommodation features: The Sandoway Resort offers 16 cottages, with a size about 80 squaremeters, five facing the ocean and 11 set in lush tropical garden, and 11 suites with a size about 75 squaremeters.
The two level luxury cottages and suites feature in the ground floor a living room elegantly furnished with lounge divan, ice-box to keep drinks cool, writing desk and chairs. A sliding glass-fronted doorsup to the verandah overlooking the garden or the beach. The bedrooms stay upstairs, so one can feel the natural coolness carried by the breeze that blows over the cool waters of the Bay of Bengal. There is no air-conditioning nor need for, but colonial style ceiling fans and mosquito nets. To let in the golden rays of the tropical sunlight leaves, glass sunroofs are fitted to the spacious cottage´s bathrooms featuring dressing area, vanity and shower. Suites are similar, but without glass sunroofs.
Dining: The European Chef offers "a la carte" delightful gourmet experience using the freshest ingredients and a fine selection of seafood provided directly by the local fishermen. All meals are served inside the main building in a relaxing and informal ambience or in theverandah overlooking the sea where also a full service cocktail bar welcomes guests for a light refreshment during the day or pre-dinner drinks surrounded by the sound of the ocean.
Sports and Wellness: Relax on the beach with lounges provided. 9-hole Golf Course 10 minutes drive from the resort. Boat charter, fishing, snorkelling equipment, windsurfing and bicycle for rent.
Additional features: 24 hour electric power supplied by two generators, 220-230 Volt.
Water purification system , hot and cold water. Telephone/Fax available at the reception. Gift Shop, library. Airport Shuttle.
Room Rates: Approximate USD:
- Single Rooms: Deluxe 164 (low season-ls) to 262 (high season-hs); Village Cottage 192 (ls) to 318 (hs); Beach Front Cottage 234 (ls) to 388 (hs)
- Double Rooms: Deluxe 174 (ls) to 272 (hs); Village Cottage 202 (ls) to 328 (hs); Beach Front Cottage 244 (ls) to 398 (hs)
All rates per room and night, inclusive od 10 % service charge, 10 % government tax and breakfast.
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