This is a new resort with a new "1 island, 1 hotel" concept. The resort has a total of 20 chalets up by the hillside and 50 superior and standard rooms by the beach front which makes the total room counts to 70.
A coffee house that serves basic and authentic local cuisines, a pillar-less ballroom that can seats 400 people, otherwise can also be split into 3 smaller conference rooms or turn into banquet halls of various sizes.
A spa area with Balinese massage, open air Jacuzzi and scenic pool which has a spectacular view of opposite Penang Island.
Other outdoor activities include swimming pool, mountain bike trail, jungle hiking trail, rock climbing, BBQ area, camping area, archery, paintball, suspension bridge, obstacle courses such as 'flying fox', etc. A small proposal to the management is that they must impose strict rules that all guests must wear proper swim gear for swimming in the swimming pool and not full suit. Otherwise the nicely designed swimming pool would normally be turned into a big laundry pool.
Another feature I find very interesting is the camping ground, for safety reason, it is quite difficult to find a camping area for the young generations, now, with this mini-size and isolated island, I feel the management should work harder on the potential of getting more campers to come in.
The resort being small in size, is presently catering more to the government and corporate sectors for staff training of 'teamwork building', smaller size workshops and seminars.
Nevertheless, I find this resort a very nice place for a short hideaway. Consider the rates they are charging, this could also be a very cozy and suitable place for a big family reunion. A short 10-15 minutes shuttle ferry ride is usually welcomed by the young and old.
Anyway, the resort is now under the management of AnCasa Hotel chain, hope they can continue to maintain the resort as it is or even do a better job.