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Weekend Getaway and Staycation @ Philea Resort Melaka (Malacca)

Waterfall Feature by the Pool Philea Melaka

deal.com.sg, goCrazy.com.sg, gobbler.com.sg, groupon.com.sg etc etc etc…there are so many online discount coupon/vouchers sites these days! Initially Tom and I were skeptical about these so-called “good deals” and we were worried about pushy sales people, so we let these deals slipped by. But one night as I was bored and surfing the internet to pass time, I came across this “$199 2D1N Philea Resort” deal. The photos of the resort look really inviting and I decided to check out the resort’s official website. Philea Resort was completed and officially opened in August 2010. Since it is still fairly new (it was Feb 2011 when we checked out the resort), we decided to book a weekend trip to Philea Resort Malacca in May 2011.

Philea Resort Malacca (Melaka) – Doesnt it look inviting
Philea Resort Malacca (Melaka) – Doesnt it look inviting

Our experience was marred by a 2 hour traffic jam at the Malaysia customs, and we arrived at the resort at about 3pm instead of the scheduled time of 1pm. We were hot and tired after the long bus ride but thankfully the check-in was smooth and there were welcome drinks and cold towels that quenched our thirst and refreshed us.

Refreshing drinks at the lobby of Philea Resort Melaka
Refreshing drinks at the lobby of Philea Resort Melaka
Buggy that transported us around the Philea Hotel
Buggy that transported us around the Philea Hotel

The hotel staff then helped us put our bags onto a buggy (is it pronounced as “Bud-gy” or “Buggie”?) and drove us to our room. On our way up, we could see the landscape of the resort, the tranquil swimming pool, and the spa facilities. We quickly settled into our room, checked out the amenities in the room (free pretty slippers!), and head down to the pool for a swim.

Front of our “cottage” room
Front of our “cottage” room
Bathtub Philea Melaka
Bathtub Philea Melaka
Rain Shower Philea Resort Melaka
Rain Shower Philea Resort Melaka
Coffee Tea and Mineral Water in the room
Coffee Tea and Mineral Water in the room
The inviting and comfortable bed! Philea Resort Melaka
The inviting and comfortable bed! Philea Resort Melaka
Sculptured Lamp Shades in the room that depicts famous attractions in Melaka (Malacca)
Sculptured Lamp Shades in the room that depicts famous attractions in Melaka (Malacca)
Bathroom Amenities!
Bathroom Amenities!
Waterfall Feature by the Pool Philea Melaka
Waterfall Feature by the Pool Philea Melaka
Opposite the Waterfall – Chill out lounges Philea Resort Melaka
Opposite the Waterfall – Chill out lounges Philea Resort Melaka
Front View of the Waterfall – Chillax by the pool Philea Resort Malacca
Front View of the Waterfall – Chillax by the pool Philea Resort Malacca

As it was a Saturday night, there was a seafood buffet dinner deal! Only RM69++ (approx $33SGD) per pax! The spread was awesome (esp the desserts for me, and the seafood for Tom), and we ate so much that we could hardly move. We even able to eat 2 whole snappers by ourselves and it was fresh and tasty! The BBQ corner also included other seafood such as prawn and crayfish. Yum! The quiet stroll back to our room on a cool night aided with the digestion, and we enjoyed the peaceful evening away from the crowded city life.

Table Setting at the buffet
Table Setting at the buffet
Cooked Food Spread
Cooked Food Spread
Charming appetisers Philea Resort Melaka
Charming appetisers Philea Resort Melaka
Seafood Spread + BBQ area with grilled snapper, crayfish at Philea Resort Melaka
Seafood Spread + BBQ area with grilled snapper, crayfish at Philea Resort Melaka
Chocolate Fondue Philea Resort Malacca
Chocolate Fondue Philea Resort Malacca
Desserts!
Desserts!
Complimented with fruits
Complimented with fruits

The next morning, we woke up early to walk around the resort and take in the fresh air. Soon we were hungry and we made our way to the restaurant where the breakfast buffet (included in the package) is served. Once again, the variety of food made us happy. With chefs at the different stations to cook roti prata, waffles and pancakes on the spot, and the spread from an international buffet, we were really spoiled for choice 🙂

Roof with Water Feature at Philea Resort Melaka
Roof with Water Feature at Philea Resort Melaka
Philea Resort Melaka Breakfast Buffet
Philea Resort Melaka Breakfast Buffet
More Food!
More Food!
Pastries and Yoghurt
Pastries and Yoghurt

After breakfast, we lazed by the pool and got a nice tan. It was a relaxing weekend, and we were all ready to conquer another week at work! 🙂

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This post is part of our 3D2N travels in Malacca. Below, you can find other relevant posts covered during this trip!

Top 3 Things to do at Jonker Street aka Jonker Walk
Jonker 88 @ Jonker Street
Stadhuys Melaka aka Red Square or Dutch square
Best 5 stars hotel in Melaka : Hotel Equatorial Melaka
Battle of the Malacca (Melaka) Jonker Street Chicken Rice Balls : Which is better? Chung Wah Chicken Rice or Hoe Kee Chicken Rice?
Weekend Getaway and Staycation @ Philea Resort Melaka (Malacca)
Top Attractions and Things to do in Melaka : World Heritage City
A Leisure Stroll along the Melaka River
Trishaw Rides in Melaka : A Must-Do Activity!
Traffic Jams in Melaka : How bad is it really?
Restoran Ole Sayang – One of the most reputable Peranakan Restaurant in Malacca
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Built without nails!
Melaka Maritime Museum – Museum within a Ship
A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago
St. Paul’s Church

P.S Go visit Philea while it is still rather new and clean!
P.P.S Remember to plan activities for the bus trip eg card games or dvd to watch in case you get stuck in a unexpected traffic jam.

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Amara Sanctuary Resort Staycation Singapore Sentosa 2 Bedroom (BR) Villa with plunge (private) pool

Amara Sanctuary Resort Staycation Singapore Sentosa 2 Bedroom (BR) Villa with plunge (private) pool

Over the long weekend, Kate and I were invited to be at the Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa for a staycation. The exciting thing was that the resort is a 5 star hotel and we’re staying at the most expensive place in the hotel, the 2 bedroom villa! It has 2 rooms, an open air bathtub and a private plunge pool!

Reception of Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Reception of Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
On the way to the Sky Pool
On the way to the Sky Pool

As the villa was not ready when we arrived, we went to the sky pool to enjoy an afternoon swim. The sky pool had an excellent pool overlooking the ocean…

Sky Pool at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Sky Pool at Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Mini bar at the Sky Pool
Mini bar at the Sky Pool

We took a look at the menu and there’s a fried hokkien mee that costs $34!! Of course there’s a reason why. It is served with abalone, lobster as well as roast pork. Yum. There’s even a jacuzzi at the sky pool!

Jacuzzi at the Sky Pool
Jacuzzi at the Sky Pool
Amara Sanctuary Resort Staycation Singapore Sentosa 2 Bedroom (BR) Villa with plunge (private) pool
Amara Sanctuary Resort Staycation Singapore Sentosa 2 Bedroom (BR) Villa with plunge (private) pool
Views overlooking the ocean from the sky pool
Views overlooking the ocean from the sky pool

After the swim, we were pleasantly surprised by the amenities in the room. The private plunge pool didnt disappoint. It even comes with its own water jets to do provide for some water massaging!

The Private Plunge Pool in the 2 bedroom villa
The Private Plunge Pool in the 2 bedroom villa
Water Jets for water massage
Water Jets for water massage
Tatami Mats for outdoor stargazing or just chilling by the pool
Tatami Mats for outdoor stargazing or just chilling by the pool

Next was the master room with an outdoor bathtub, shower points and 2 individual sinks.

The master bedroom with mosquito nettings
The master bedroom with mosquito nettings
One of the 2 sinks
One of the 2 sinks
2nd sink beside the open air shower
2nd sink beside the open air shower
Open air shower point
Open air shower point
Open air bathtub with overhanging Frangipani Tree
Open air bathtub with overhanging Frangipani Tree

The 2 rooms are connected at the back via the tatami mat area as well….

Where the 2 rooms connect
Where the 2 rooms connect

The 2nd bedroom had 2 super singles and an attached bathroom.

2 super singles connected together
2 super singles connected together
Bathroom of the 2nd bedroom
Bathroom of the 2nd bedroom

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the 2 bedroom villa. The rooms had sliding doors that could open up such that we could watch TV from the plunge pool! The rooms were also stocked with different kinds of tea as well as a Nespresso machine with coffee capsules. The only thing was that there were quite alot of mosquitos. Which is why the hotel provides unlimited mosquito coils which we put to good use at the various corners of the villas. That also pretty much explains the mosquito nets.

Although we didnt ask the price, from the internet, we saw that the 2 bedroom villa costs about $2000 per night! It was a good experience and we thoroughly enjoyed the pools (both sky pool and private plunge pool) at the Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa!

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