The resort is nestled amongst coconut palms on the pristine beach front where its 59 villas and cottages are scattered throughout the 6 acres of 450 meters long beach frontage and tropical gardens, most with ocean views. The resort's design concept is based on traditional South East Asia elegance, which is beautifully displayed thanks to the usage of local materials of various kinds of hard wood, stone carving and marble. For these reasons Sandoway Resort's mission is not just to represent a luxurious venue for its guests, but rather to become a unique experience on its own that lays within every leave in its garden, every wood carving in its design and especially within every gesture of its Team.
Deluxe Rooms stretch themselves from the Spa to the Pool area, surrounded by enchanting tropical gardens that frame the Resort's renowned beauty. Elegantly built with hardwood interiors, the design varies from seven different Deluxe Rooms built on one floor and 18 on two stories, where the graciously decorated living room lays on the ground floor together with the spacious bathroom and the elegant bedroom stands on the upper floor overlooking the marvelous gardens and just behind the Village Cottage.
The 19 Sandoway Villas romantically stand in the resort’s most exclusive setting, offering the guests ultimate privacy and comfort. Featuring 11 Beachfront Villas with gardens in the upfront beach location overlooking the bay. The Villa's open interior seamlessly blends the bedroom and living space, ultimately opening onto a private verandah facing the sea and sunset. A spiral stairway leads to Villa's upper level where a private loft with a beautiful picture window showcases the serene views of the garden and the sea.
The 15 Sandoway Cottages are graciously scattered among the natural Resort's surroundings while stretching their elegant two stories design near the beach. Featuring 5 Beachfront Cottages overlooking the coastal shores at the very front location allowing guests to witness a spectacular view from the open verandah while being pampered by the cool sea breeze. A skylight sunroof brings the natural sunlight into the spacious bathroom while the bedroom on the upper floor gets the cool night breeze from the waters of the Bay of Bengal.
Property Facilities
Internet Access (Complimentary), Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Bath, Hair Dryer, Safe, Shower
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available)
Activities Nearby
Sandoway Restaurant
Sandoway Restaurant specialises in local seafood including freshly caught lobsters, prawns and fish bought directly from the fishing boats each morning. Guest chefs from Europe are invited to create culinary masterpieces using the best of fresh local products. The lounge bar located on the open verandah overlooks the beach and is the perfect spot for sunset drinks or pre-dinner cocktails watching the stars come out against the ocean.
“Arakan Nature Lodge stands for the adventure of bringing a positive impact in an environment-loving, culturally sensitive way to one of Myanmar's most beautiful yet deprived regions.”
Indeed, this Lodge is different to anything else in Myanmar. In fact, it is different to anything else that we have seen anywhere.
Situated in the township of Gwa, Arakan Nature Lodge is about a 3 hour-drive south of Ngapali Beach in Rakhine State on the Western Coast of Myanmar. It is a world away from the resorts and luxury hotels upstate.
Many places claim to be ‘eco’ these days but nothing is quite like this Lodge which is 100% powered by solar and features rain showers and luxury composting toilets. The design of the minimalist bungalows is based on traditional Rakhine architecture, accentuated open fronts, allowing a sea breeze to naturally cool the interiors. They are spacious and elegant and ensure that the beauty of their surroundings remain centre stage. Each is slightly different, with most of the furniture having been crafted by local carpenters in Yangon.
One can visit the village monastery and pagoda and take boat trips to a couple of nearby islands. However the real pleasure of staying at Arakan Nature Lodge is savouring the crystal water, pristine sand, and tranquil environs.