Sunny smiles and a down--to-earthness that gave us the warm and fuzzy made my vacation incredibly memorable, or should I say magical?
The year is almost at an end. Hubs and I decided that a holiday was long overdue. So, off we flew to Langkawi for some rest and relaxation. Our two nights stay at Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa was nothing short of exciting. We were on the #MyPelangi special rates promotion package which included breakfast, airport transfers and late check-out.
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| Rooms With A View Of The Pool |
Check-in was remarkable. The hotel receptionist led us to the lounge area where the necessary forms were completed there and then. We were promptly attended to with chilled drinks and a wet towel. I was momentarily stunned by the VIP treatment!
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| Pelangi Lounge, also the Check-In Centre |
An hour later, we were taken to our garden-view room on a buggy, passing rows of blooming bunga raya shrubs.There's even a poultry farm and an exhibit of a typical Malay house.
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| On The Way To Our Room |
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| Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Flower), A Squirrel, The Poultry Farm and A Malay House |
Arriving at the kampung (village) styled double storey building, we were
welcomed into the corner unit on the ground floor - an enchanting room with old-style decor that begged for
photos.
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| Garden Terrace Room at Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
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| Cosy Room, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
It was spacious, the doors leading outside to a large balcony - I pictured myself lounging on the chair with a book and a glass of mocktail in hand, wearing a wide straw hat for effect.
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| Garden Terrace Room Balcony, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
Here is a look at the bathroom and the things that were provided. Hair dryer, bath essentials, umbrellas, ironing board, hangers, safe box and even an electric mosquito repellent!
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| Bathroom and Snacks |
The beach, located along
Pantai Cenang, is a dream with breathtaking scenery - the perfect setting for romantic evenings. We caught the rainbow and the sunset here, sweetening our experience.
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| Clean Sandy Beach at Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
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| Beach Scenery, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
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| Poolside, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
The resort is impressive, but what captivated me most about Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort is really the winning personalities of the people who work there.
There were so many occasions they touched our hearts - like the time a concerned staff waved a buggy down for us after we were left stranded at the workshop beside the resort having gotten caught in a thunderstorm, the genuine welcome we felt at Leisure Centre when they greeted us with open arms, coffee and cookies, the Pakcik who came to pick me up but still smiled warmly when he found out that he hadn't been informed that I had cancelled the airport transfer, the lady at reservations who remembered my room number although it was already the next day!
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| Lakefront Rooms, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
Countless others made our day with enthusiastic greetings of
"Good morning!" I cannot list down all the moments they made me feel like hugging them so I'll sum it up as this - Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi is about good vibes and making sure that every guest is attended to with TLC (tender loving care).
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| Lakefront Rooms, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
The picture below was taken at the Leisure Centre where kids and adults can plan and enjoy lots of activities with the assistance of resort staff.
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| Leisure Centre, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
I enjoyed the buffet breakfast. It was a good spread catering to many types of eaters.
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| Breakfast at Spice Market, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa, Langkawi |
A short distance away from the resort are duty free shops, beachside hotels and restaurants - it was quite lively in the evening. I shopped for chocolates and had the most amazing dinner but that's a story that will have to go into another post.
To be honest, we were sad to leave this place but on a brighter note, it is now stored in my head under "Fond Memories".
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Address: Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
Phone: +60 4-952 8888
Website: http://www.meritushotels.com/en/meritus-pelangi-beach-resort-spa-langkawi/index.html
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