Far North Queensland, Australia, January 2007 ► The beauty of Australia’s famed coral reefs is just minutes away from Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef, the only resort in Palm Cove to boast absolute beach frontage to the Coral Sea. One of the most awarded resorts in this lush region, this gorgeously tropical spa resort does not however, rest on its laurels. To give it a spanking new look, it has introduced a slew of contemporary innovations to take it to new heights.
Prominently located against the balmy backdrop of the Coral Sea is the newly refurbished Angsana Spa, with a choice of air-conditioned beachfront spa suites, or the rooftop spa pavilions. Each rooftop spa pavilion comes with intimate facilities, specially designed for couples and has its own private plunge pool against the backdrop of the Coral Sea. An expanded Angsana Spa menu is expected in early 2008, featuring more incredible spa therapies that won the resort second place in Condé Nast Traveller (UK)’s Gold List 2007 (Favourite Hotels in Australasia and South Pacific), and a similar accolade: Best Australian Spa (second place) in the Gold List published by Luxury Travel and Style magazine.
Water babies looking for a winter dip will rejoice to hear that the resort’s popular Rock Pool, one of the three large swimming pools available on the premises, is now one of the few pools in Palm Cove to be heated during the cooler months of June to August. Reaching deliciously warm temperatures of between 28ºC to 30ºC, in the winter period, it means the resort now offers all-year-round appeal.
Yet another plus, is the wireless internet access, which is now available throughout the entire resort - yes, right out to the beachfront, so those surfers (the ones who prefer the web to the waves) can stay online outdoors. They can even surf from the stylishly refurbished Lobby Lounge or the expansive Ulysses Lounge, whose name is reminiscent of the classic Greek hero who travelled the ocean waves.
In line with the resort’s environmentally progressive philosophies, Angsana Great Barrier Reef has embarked on the groupwide Banyan Tree Greening Communities Programme, with the aim of planting 2,000 trees annually over the next ten years. In partnership with the Australian Rainforest Foundation, the resort has sponsored and planted close to 2,000 trees in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest.
About Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef
The resort opened her doors to holidaymakers in Australia in August 2000 and is the only Angsana Resort in Australia. Each of the 67 rooms comes with a luxurious dining area as well as a modern kitchenette. Guests have a choice of One Bedroom, Two Bedroom, Three Bedroom or the Angsana Suites. The Angsana Suite comes with its very own swimming pool, sun terrace and barbecue. In true Angsana spirit, the rooms are decorated with an eclectic mix of Asian artifacts and in zesty hues of lime green and tangerine.
Rates & Reservations
For enquiries, please call Angsana Great Barrier Reef at +61 7 4055 3000 or email reservations-cairns@angsana.com. For more information, please visit www.angsana.com.
Angsana Resort & Spa Great Barrier Reef
1 Veivers Road
Palm Cove
Cairns
Queensland 4879
Australia
About Angsana Resorts & Spas
Launched in 2000, Angsana is the sister brand of Banyan Tree, inspired by the exotic Angsana Tree noted for its crown of golden flowers. Angsana resorts are designed as contemporary, chic and vibrant retreats to live life spontaneously and sense the moment.
Angsana resorts are found in Bintan, Indonesia (2000), Great Barrier Reef, Australia (2000), Maldives Ihuru (2001), Maldives Velavaru (2006), Riads Collection, Morocco (2007) and coming soon in Dubai (2008).
In 2003, Colours of Angsana joined the Angsana portfolio. This boutique hotel collection appeals to the soft adventurer and cultural tourism sector. The current hotels are Gyalthang Dzong Hotel (Yunnan, China), Deer Park Hotel (Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka) and Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel (Luang Prabang, Laos). The latter are located within, or close to, UNESCO World Heritage sites.
