The official launch of AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort in Malaysia took place recently on the 21st of February, 2014.

AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort is located in the district of Sepang, close to the Sepang International Circuit. Previously, the resort was operating as Golden Palm Tree Iconic Resort & Spa. The resort was launched upon completion of the first of two phases in a RM15 million refurbishment programme. It now offers a refreshing new beach resort experience with facilities such as five restaurants, two bars, a spa, a vast selection of activities, a 840 sqm ballroom (third largest in Malaysia) and more.

Thomas Fehlbier, General Manager, AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort, commented, “For the team here at the resort this is a very exciting day and we are very proud to be officially launching as AVANI. We are looking forward to welcoming guests to AVANI Sepang and to showcasing the newly refurbished resort to our guests.”

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotel Group, AVANI’s parent company, also commented, “We are very happy to launch AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort here in Malaysia, a great addition to our growing AVANI portfolio. This new addition to the brand will be joined later on this year by properties in Thailand and the Seychelles, with the first new-build AVANIs to follow next year.”

Surrounded by the sheltered waters of Malaysia’s Malacca Straits, AVANI Sepang GoldCoast Resort offers a secluded tropical hideaway that blends easy accessibility with a feeling of getting away from it all.  Set along Sepang GoldCoast’s 22 kilometre shores, the resort has a mainland beachfront setting with lush gardens and a palm structure built on stilts which extends over warm shallow waters. The overwater palm features 392 contemporary Polynesian-inspired guest rooms and one, two and three bedroom villas, all with a sea view.  Guests staying in a Three Bedroom Villa will get to experience a first class butler service including welcome drinks and a special check-in service, before being taken to their villa by private buggy.  This exclusive butler service can be booked for all accommodation types.

The resort has an impressive selection of dining options for guests to enjoy. The five restaurants include Sepoi Sepoi which entices guests with a café ambience and a local cuisine menu of freshly brewed coffee, casual lunches, afternoon snacks and laid back dinners.  Two restaurants are located in the central area of the palm and they have been both fully refurbished. Aptly translating as “anytime”, Bila Bila’s all day international buffet and a la carte offerings can be enjoyed in air conditioned indoor comfort or on an outdoor deck with a sea breeze, whilst Hai Sang Lou is the resort’s Chinese fine dining specialty restaurant serving both lunch and dinner. The beachfront restaurant Perahu boasts a superb sun downer experience from the deck and imaginative local and global flavours, including Malay barbeque delights, with the mood picking up at night when a live band hits the stage.  Offering another great sunset spot and evening dining, Stimbot impresses with artfully prepared oriental specialties.

For poolside refreshments, the refurbished Buloh Bar offers extensive beverages and light bites and after sundown kicks up a notch with live entertainment.  Selat Bar on Sunset Beach serves tropical drinks with waves breaking just a few steps away and offers karaoke, billiards and pool. In addition, an ideal meeting place is Bayu Lounge, a contemporary lobby venue which has been completely refreshed with a touch of Malaysian design and serves snacks, pastries, cakes and desserts.

The kids’ club offers an action packed daily programme, including beach and garden activities, a trampoline and bouncing castle, pool fun, swimming lessons and arts and crafts.  Activities for the whole family include croquet, petanque and ping pong, beach soccer, volleyball and cart sailing, yoga and zumba classes, as well as bicycle tours around the local area.  In addition, at Extreme Park, the on-site activity centre, guests can enjoy some competitive action on the go karting or paint balling courses. Those who simply want to unwind can sunbathe to their heart’s content and take refreshing dips in one of the resort’s two swimming pools  Taking relaxation to a whole new level, AVANI SPA pampers guests in a calm environment with a choice of results-driven treatments for total wellbeing and a gourmet spa menu of personalized packages.

As part of Minor Hotel Group’s global expansion of diverse quality brands, AVANI Hotels & Resorts was launched in late 2011 in Sri Lanka as a refreshing upscale hotel concept to consolidate the group’s presence in city and resort locations across Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and Africa.

Designed for guests who appreciate genuine hospitality, AVANI Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand with a fuss free approach that leaves a great impression.  From stylish accommodation to appealing leisure facilities, quality dining options, family friendly amenities and romantic experiences, each hotel blends a vibrant contemporary style and essential comforts with a unique charm that reflects its stunning setting.