2015
The marque of excellence in
unique accommodation and
travel experiences throughout
Australia, New Zealand,
Asia and the Pacific
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C O N T E N T S
	 6 	 Welcome to Select
	 8	 Select Reservations
		 and Information Service
10 	 Selecthotels.com
11	 Map – Australia
12 	 Map – New Zealand
13 	 Map – South East Asia
14 	 Map – China, Sub Continent and 	
		 Pacific Islands
A U S T R A L I A
		 N S W 	
16	 Kims Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay
17 	 The Golden Door Health Retreat – 	
		 Elysia, Hunter Valley
18	 Meadowlake Lodge, Milton
		 W E S T E R N A U S T R A L I A
19	 McAlpine House
		 Q U E E N S L A N D
20	 Alamanda Resort & Spa, Palm Cove
		 V I C TO R I A 	
21	The Mansion Hotel & Spa,
		 Melbourne
22	 Lindenderry Country House Hotel,
		 Red Hill
23	 Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel,
		 Milawa
24 	 Hotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller
		 S O U T H A U S T R A L I A
25	Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat,
		 Kangaroo Island
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N E W Z E A L A N D
27	 Select Suites II Centro, Christchurch
28	 Lake Karapiro Lodge, Waikato
29 	 Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke’s Bay
30 	 Kourawhero Country Estate, North Auckland
31 	 Museum Hotel, Wellington
32	 Old Saint Mary’s Convent Vineyard
		 Estate, Blenheim
33 	 Select Hotel d’Urville, Blenheim
34	 Select Braemar Lodge & Spa,
		 Hanmer Springs
35 	 Grasmere Lodge, Arthur’s Pass
36 	 Select Level 22, Christchurch
37	 Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
38	 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel,
		 Queenstown
39	 Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
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A S I A
41 	 Triple Two Silom, Bangkok
		 Thailand
42	 Veranda Resort and Spa, Hua Hin,
		 Thailand
43	 Andaman White Beach Resort,
		 Phuket, Thailand
44	 Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, Phuket,
		 Thailand
45	 Crown Lanta Resort & Spa
		 Thailand
46	 Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa,
		 Singapore
47	 Aditya Resort, Galle, Sri Lanka
48	 Theva Residency Boutique Hotel,
Kandy, Sri Lanka
49 	 Galle Face Hotel – Regency Wing,
		 Colombo, Sri Lanka
50	 Saman Villas, Bentota, Sri Lanka
51 	 Face Beijing, Beijing, China
52	 Kayumanis Nanjing, Private Villa &
		 Spa, Nanking, China
53	 88 Xintiandi, Shanghai, China
54	 Buddha Zen Hotel, Chengdu
55	 Hotel Wind, Xiamen
P A C I F I C I S L A N D S
COOK ISLANDS
57	 Royale Takitumu Villas
FIJI
58	 Toberua Island Resort
FRENCH POLYNESIA
59	 Manihi Pearl Beach Resort
60	 Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort
R E S T O F T H E W O R L D
62	 Worldwide Partners
T R A V E L P L A N N E R S
63 	 Become a Select Hotel
64	 General Information
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New For 2015
Select Hotels Head Office
Select Chairman : Phillip Duval
JP LLB MRSNZ MInstD
Select are please to announce their new head office located in the beautiful garden city of
Christchurch located on the south island of New Zealand.
l 	Justice of the Peace
l 	Bachelor of Laws (Adelaide University)
l 	Member of the Royal Society of New Zealand
l 	Member of the Institute of Directors
Former Licensed Hotel Broker and Member
of the Real Estate Institute of SA (South
Australia) Qualified Sommelier Certificate in
Professional Wine Knowledge WSET
Advanced Certification (Wine & Spirit
Education Trust - London) International Wine
Consultant, Food and Wine Critic,
Restaurant Reviewer.
Profile
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Escape, embrace,
experience
Select Managing Director: Tony Balch
Welcome to Select Hotels & Resorts
International. As true specialists in boutique
accommodation throughout the Asia-Pacific
region, we invite you to celebrate the best of
our region’s rich travel experiences.
	 With over 40 beautiful hotels and resorts
across seven Asia-Pacific countries, Select is
not a hotel chain, but rather a gathering of the
finest independent hospitality concepts in this
exceptional region. Each property is unique,
exclusive and authentic, reflecting both its
local culture and environment. Quality in
service, cuisine, location and activities –
indeed, all of these in concert – is the
baseline of what each hotel or resort offers.
However, what makes each of these properties
truly “select” is that it is intimate, exclusive
and about people. Here you will find warmth
and welcome, not just facilities.
	 To be invited into membership of the Select
collection, each hotel or resort must have
impeccable standards in hospitality and
thereafter must scrupulously maintain them.
Select is operated by a dedicated and
passionate team and supported by a highly
experienced Advisory Board of hoteliers who
together ensure the growth and maintenance
of a quality Select portfolio.
	 A Pacific island hideaway, a city retreat,
country lodge or wilderness resort – wherever
you dream of quality space, quality time,
Select knows the place for you. Booking is
easy through our one-stop, worldwide,
on-line reservations and enquiries system
at www.selecthotels.com or via email or
telephone to Select Reservations or through
your travel agent.
	 Our simple desire at Select Hotels
& Resorts International is that your journey
with us will be so memorable that when you
plan to travel again you will automatically
think “Select”.
	 Escape, embrace, experience. Welcome to
our world of difference, to your Select hotel
or resort.
Yours sincerely,
Tony Balch
Managing Director
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Your reservation –
simple and Select
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or resort from anywhere in the world is easy.
Via telephone, internet or through your travel
agent, all Select properties can be booked
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Select Reservations consultants are available
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special packages or assisting you in planning
a holiday, event or an incentive. With details
of any property’s facilities and services at
hand, we’re here to help you choose the
perfect Select experience.
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Every Select hotel or resort is detailed at our
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Telephone
New Zealand
+64 3 315 7258
Address
208 Barbadoes Street
Christchurch
New Zealand
Email us
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through Select Hotels & Resorts International.
Visit www.selecthotels.com and select your
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1. 	 Kims Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay p16
1. 	 The Golden Door Health Retreat −
	 Elysia, Hunter Valley p17
3.	 Meadowlake Lodge, Milton p18
4.	 McAlpine House & Captain Kennedy House,
	 Old Broome p19
5.	 Alamanda Resort & Spa, Palm Cove p20
6.	 The Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee Park p21
7.	 Lindenderry Country House Hotel, Red Hill p22
8. 	 Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel, Milawa p23
9. 	 Hotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller p24
10.	Kanagroo Island Wilderness Retreat,
	 Kangaroo Island p25
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Australia
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Adelaide
Canberra
Brisbane
Sydney
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Melbourne
Alice Springs
Coral Sea
Torres Strait
Gulf of
Carpentaria
Tropic of
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Christchurch
Queenstown
Queenstown
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Oamaru
Timaru
Dunedin
Invercargill
Blenheim
Wanganui
Nelson Wellington
Hastings
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1. 	 Select Suites II Centro, Christchurch p27
2. 	 Lake Karapiro Lodge p28
3. 	 Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke’s Bay p29
4.	 Kourawhero Country Estate, North Auckland p30
5.	 Museum Hotel, Wellington p31
6. 	 Old Saint Mary’s Convent p32
	 Vineyard Estate, Blenheim
7.	 Select Hotel d’Urville, Blenheim, p33
8.	 Select Braemar Lodge & Spa, Hanmer Springs p34
9. Grasmere Lodge, Arthur’s Pass p35
10.	 Select Level 22, Christchuch p36
11.	 Millbrook Resort, Queenstown p37
12.	 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel p38
13.	 Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau p39
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1.	 Triple Two Silom, Bangkok, Thailand p40
2.	 Veranda Resort and Spa, Hua Hin, Thailand p41
3.	 Andaman White Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand p42
4.	 Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, Phuket, Thailand p43
5. 	 Crown Lanta Resort & Spa, Thailand p44
6.	 Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa, Singapore p45
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Ho Chi Minh
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Sandakan
Balikpapan
Pontianak
Phnom Penh
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South China Sea
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Malaysia
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Borneo
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1.	 Aditya Resort, Galle, Sri Lanka p47
2.	 Theva Residency, Kandy, Sri Lanka p48
3.	 Galle Face Hotel − Regency Wing, Colombo, Sri Lanka p49
4.	 Saman Villas, Bentota, Sri Lanka p50
5.	 Face Beijing, Beijing, China p51
6.	 Kayumanis Nanjing, Private Villa & Spa, Nanjinh, China p52
7.	 88 Xintiandi, Shanghai, China p53
8.	 Buddha Zen Hotel, Chengdu, China p54
9.	 Hotel Wind, Xiamen, China p55
10. Royal Takitumu Villas, Cook Islands p57
11.	Toberua Island Resort, Fiji p58
12.	Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia p59
13.	Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia p60
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Huainan Nantong
Shanghai
Nanjing
Hangzhou
Wuhan
Shaoxing
Zhengzhou
Jinan Zibo
Tai’an
P’yongyang
Madurai Jaffna
Trincomalee
Kandy
Colombo
India
Sri Lanka
China
South Korea
Galle
Fiji
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A U S T R A L I A
From the Red Centre to
endless ocean shores,
a continent of contrasts
– ancient and modern
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NORFOLK Island pines frame your
beach house. Visitors to Kims Beach
Hideaway often remark that being here is like
stepping into another world. The reality is an
exclusive and enchanting seaside hideaway
on the Central Coast, only 90 minutes’ drive
north from Sydney.
Family-owned and operated, Kims has been
here since 1886 on the sweep of golden sand
that is Toowoon Bay. There are 34 modern air
conditioned bungalows – each architecturally
designed with their own private sundeck –
where the interiors are rich with red cedar
timbers, Persian rugs, granite and marble tiles
in the luxurious bathrooms. Meanwhile, at
your door is a world of whipbird-song and a
lush hillside jungle of palms, hibiscus and
century-old pines. Privacy and tranquility are
constants, whether you are enjoying the view
from your own spa pool deck, private
swimming pool or absorbed in a good book
beside the open fire in Kims’ lounge.
Guests return time and again not only for
these butalso Kims’ legendary table. Competing
for kudos with the architecture and ambience
come breakfast, lunch and dinner – the chef-
prepared, cornucopian buffets are irresistible.
The extensive wine list is regularly updated to
provide the very best from Australia and
overseas. Later in the evening, just beyond
your balcony is the moonlight sonata of the sea.
Stepping
into another
world
LOCATION: Only 90 minutes drive north of
Sydney and 50 minutes drive south of
Newcastle.
General Managers/Proprietors: Peter and Diana Kershaw,
Andrew and Maryjane Strachan
Tariff: Per person per night from AU$360 including buffet breakfast,
lunch and dinner daily plus pre-dinner canapés served in the cocktail
lounge. Local taxes included.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
T O O W O O N B A Y
Kims Beach
Hideaway
PO Box 7001, Toowoon Bay
New South Wales 2261, Australia
T: +61 (0)2 4332 1566
F: +61 (0)2 4333 1544
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/kims
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TOTAL balance and relaxation are just a
short drive from the frenetic pace of Sydney.
Set on a hilltop in the Hunter Valley,
reflecting stunning views across the
Brokenback mountain range and picturesque
vineyards are 74 elegant one, two or three
bedroom villas designed to inspire tranquillity.
Australia’s most stylish health retreat and a
multi-award winner as Australia’s Best Spa,
Elysia offers independent retreat stays from
two nights, or program retreats from five days
for complete harmony and restoration. The
signature 5-day residential program combines
health and wellness activities, exercise and
fitness, complemented by health education
and nutritious gourmet spa cuisine to inspire
lifestyle changes.
Holistic therapies, luxurious spa treatments
and optional activities fill your days; from
sunrise meditation to Tai Chi and countryside
walks, the scheduled activities vary daily.
An oasis of rejuvenation, Elysia features
Australia’s largest and most luxurious spa.
As the only world-class purpose-built health
retreat in the country, this exquisite ‘sanctuary
of repair’ features 26 wet and dry treatment
rooms, a 25m heated indoor lap pool, outdoor
exercise pool, tennis, sauna and spa pools,
indoor activity centre with basketball court,
theatre, lounge, library and fitness centre.
A picture
of health
LOCATION: 90 minutes drive north west of
Sydney.
General Manager. Melissa Ingram
Tariff: From AU$515 per person per night (single share), includes
accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, activity classes, education-
al seminars, wellness assessment and selected spa treatments.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
H U N T E R V A L L E Y
The Golden
Door Health
Retreat –
Elysia
Thompsons Road, Pokolbin
New South Wales 2320, Australia
T: +61 (0)2 4993 8500
F: +61 (0)2 4993 8599
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/goldendoor
318 Wilfords Lane, Milton
New South Wales 2538, Australia
T: +61 (0)2 4455 7722
F: +61 (0) 2 4455 7733
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/meadowlake
Proprietors: Diana and Peter Falloon
Tariff: From AU$240 per room per night for two people, including full
breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea and canapés before dinner.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
LOCATION: 200km from Sydney Airport or
3 hours drive south of Sydney. 2.5 hours
drive from Canberra.
ON the south coast of New South Wales,
just three hours from Sydney, lies the historic
town of Milton – now listed on the National
Trust – with its unique galleries and antique
stores, village-style cafes and neighbouring
beaches. Three kilometres away is the
exclusive five star, multi-award winning
countryside retreat, Meadowlake Lodge.
Sophisticated in style, intimate in charm
and surrounded by 100 acres of tranquil
pastures and woodlands, Meadowlake Lodge
offers three spacious rooms, each beautifully
and individually designed with original
artwork, and private verandah. With
expansive views across immaculate gardens
and lakes, the sweet song of an abundant bird
life is yet another highlight to enjoy; the black
swans, pelicans, cranes, pukekos and spoonbills
as much ‘at home’ as you’re likely to feel.
Included with each stay is a sumptuous
breakfast and traditional afternoon tea enjoyed
for the fresh country taste of local produce
and ambient dining room or alfresco settings.
From Milton to Mollymook, discover
historic houses, guided walks through Morton
National Park, the challenge of Pigeon House
Mountain and championship golf at Hilltop.
A collection of pristine white sand beaches
with the coast’s clearest waters will ensure
you get your feet wet.
Scenic South
Coast for a
countryside
retreat
M I LT O N
Meadowlake
Lodge
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THE century-old home in ‘old Broome’
is the legacy of Master Pearler, Captain
Herbert Kennedy. Today their old-world
charm and sense of history are combined with
the understated elegance, relaxed style and
unsurpassed personal service of Pinctada
Hotels & Resorts.
McAlpine House has been transformed to
an award-winning boutique hotel with just
eight rooms – each with its own style and
private outdoor escape. Here, a sense of space
and escape is blended with a feel of intimacy
and serenity.
The historic home features intimate nooks
and enchanting dinning settings - by the
swimming pools, on the covered verandahs
and among the lush, tropical gardens.
Create your own world among the
original artwork and decor reflecting the
unique colours and textures of Kimberley.
Or step outside to explore the wonder, beauty
and contrasts of Broome’s azure water,
sweeping white beaches, distinctive red earth
and eclectic culture.
Here, you’ll find personal moments, endless
horizons.
Relaxed
elegance and
old-world charm LOCATION: 10 minutes drive from Broome
Airport.
Manager: Robert Harris
Tariff: McAlpine House rooms and suites from AU$250 to AU$800 per
night. Includes return airport transfers, laundry service and breakfast
daily. Not suitable for children under 16. Min. two nights. Tariff: Captain
Kennedy House from AU$2,000 per night, sleeping up to 10 guests.
Min. five nights. Reservations see pages 8-9.
B R O O M E
McAlpine
House
55 Herbert Street, Broome
Western Australia 6725, Australia
T: +61 (0) 8 9191 3886
F: +61 (0) 8 9192 3887
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/mcalpine
1 Veivers Road
Palm Cove QLD 4872
T: +61 7 4055 3000
palmcove@lancemore.com.au
www.selecthotels.com/alamanda
Tariff: Rooms from NZ$222 per night, breakfast is available.
		 Reservations see pages 8-9
LOCATION: 30 minutes drive from Cairns
International Airport and Kuranda Scenic Railway.
The Daintree Rainforest is a 1-hour drive away.
WAKE up at the Pinnacle of Palm Cove
Accommodation. Unequalled in its prime
absolute beachfront position the envy of all
other resorts Alamanda Palm Cove brings out
the explorer in you. The resort is located at the
gateway to the world’s largest living coral reef
and oldest living rainforest. Snorkel or dive to
experience dazzling marine life at the Great
Barrier Reef or discover ancient cultural trails
across the Daintree Rainforest.
Then relax after your adventures at the only
absolute beachfront resort in the village of
PalmCove.
Providing large apartment style accommodation
in 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom suites overlooking the Palm
fringed beach of the Great Barrier Reef or and the
tropical gardens and resort swimming pools.
The multi award winning Day Spa is an experience
not to be missed or forgotten. Relax and enjoy
being pampered by the attentive therapists on each
day of your holiday.
Once you discover Alamanda Palm Cove you will be
definitely be wanting to return again Expect the
unexpected and book your next holiday at Alamanda
Palm Cove by Lancemore.Pinnacle of
Palm Cove
accommodation
PA L M C O V E
Q U E E N S L A N D
Alamanda
Resort & Spa
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THE Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee
Park is one of Victoria’s most popular
destinations, and there are many reasons why.
Dating back to the 1870s, the illustrious
Italianate mansion, with 10 acres of
spectacular manicured gardens and historic
seminary, are all perfectly tied together by the
hotel and spa; there is beauty in every detail.
Offering contemporary accommodation with
garden views. It features a day spa, an indoor
swimming pool and a European restaurant.
Guests can take a walk in the peaceful surroundings
of the lovely gardens, or soak up the atmosphere
around the open fire of the library. A range of beauty
therapies are available at The Spa.
Joseph’s Restaurant and Bar offers modern European
cuisine and an extensive wine list featuring many
premium varieties. It features beautiful views of
Werribee Park.
Historic elegance
and contemporary
luxury
LOCATION: Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park
is located next to the historic Chirnside Mansion.
Werribee’s Open Range Zoo and the National
Equestrian Centre are each a 3-minute drive
away.
Tariff: Rooms from NZ$284 per night, breakfast is avaibale.
		 Reservations see pages 8-9.
W E R R I B E E
V I C TO R I A
Mansion
Hotel & Spa
K Rd, Werribee
Victoria
T: + 61 3 9731 4000
reservations@mansionhotel.com.au
www.selecthotels.com/mansion
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142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill
Victoria, 3937 Australia
T: +61 (0)3 5989 2933
F: +61 (0)3 5989 2936
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/lindenderry
LOCATION: 1 hour drive south east of
Melbourne.
BETWEEN the hills and valleys of
Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula – famed
for its sprawling 200km coastline, fashionable
beaches, galleries, golf courses and vineyards
– the award-winning Lindenderry is for those
who appreciate beautiful things.
Just 60 minutes from Melbourne, close to
Port Phillip and Western Port Bays, it’s here
that your spirits will soar with mazes and
gardens to explore, winemakers and farmers
to visit and artists and cafes to enjoy. There are
strawberries to pick and antiques to collect,
dolphins to swim with and fish to catch. You
may even find ‘treasure’ at Victoria’s oldest
community market.
Within the beautiful Lindenderry estate are
40 elegant rooms with large feature windows
and views across 30 acres of perfected gardens
and vineyards with private orchard, sunken
garden, tree-fringed lake and manicured lawns.
For a sense of wellbeing there is the Endota
day spa, games room with billiards, enclosed
pool and sauna, tennis courts, mountain bikes
and walking tracks. Lounges with open fires
and Lindenderry’s own award-winning Pinot
and Chardonnay wines are made for relaxing.
A Victorian winner, this ‘winery with full
convention facilities’ features four meeting
rooms for 15 to 200 guests, private syndicate
areas and lounges, a private licensed dining
room and vineyard, along with award-winning
dining at The Linden Tree Restaurant.
The magic of the
Mornington
Peninsula
R E D H I L L
Lindenderry
Country House
Hotel
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Chief Executive Officer: Julian Clark
Tariff: From AU$295 per room, per night. Suites from AU$550 per
room per night. Inclusive of full country breakfast.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
INVictoria’s Milawa gourmet region,
surrounded by some of the oldest and most
diverse wine regions of Australia, the luxurious
Lindenwarrah is an easy 2½ hours’ drive from
Melbourne.
With 40 impeccable, individually-styled
rooms, one is instantly impressed by the
sophisticated style, eclectic mix of fine arts
and architectural elegance of this countryside
manor. Its expansive vineyard, set in park-
styled gardens, sunny courtyards and soothing
fountains are as serene as it is ambient.
The spa therapy, heated outdoor pool and
library with games give you space to unwind;
for time shared, enjoy picnic hampers, bike
hire and lounges with open fireplaces.
Lindenwarrah’s own wine is another highlight.
Meeting and syndicate rooms, formal and
recreational lounges and roof top terrace with
courtyard make this an inspired event
destination for up to 80 guests. The alpine
landscape is ideal for skiing, fishing, bush
walking and horse riding.
Brown Brothers Vineyard, across from
Lindenwarrah, is open for cellar door tastings,
and Blue Ox Blueberry Farm, award-winning
Olive Shop, Milawa Mustards, Cheese Factory
and Whitehead’s Mead & Honey will have you
returning home with more than just memories.
For so many reasons, the King Valley region
is a destination to be enjoyed year round.A King Valley
feast LOCATION: Near Wangaratta in North East
Victoria, 250km north of Melbourne and
60km south of Albury Wodonga.
M I L A W A
Lindenwarrah
Country House
Hotel
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General Manager: Amanda Trevena
Tariff: From AU$299 per room, per night. Suites from AU$375 per night
inclusive of a full country breakfast.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa
Victoria 3678, Australia
T: +61 (0)3 5720 5777
F: +61 (0)3 5720 5700
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/lindenwarrah
LOCATION: 3 hours’ drive north from
Melbourne.
MOUNT Buller is one of Australia’s
most impressive ski areas and home to some
of the country’s most challenging runs.
The finest accommodation here is Hotel
Pension Grimus, renowned for more than just
its guest rooms, facilities and perfect location
right beside the ski trail – the main drawcard
of this beautiful mountain retreat is its
warmth and friendly atmosphere. Your hosts
Hans and Lotte Grimus are snowfield legends
famous for their Austrian-style hospitality;
Hans even has a ski-lift named after him.
Awarded ‘Best Australian Alpine
Accommodation’ in 2006, Pension Grimus
offers luxurious, spacious and well-appointed
guest rooms and apartments with en-suite
bathrooms (most have spas) and generously
large beds. In the sauna and spa complex
you’ll find a refreshing plunge pool. Everything
you need, including ski hire, is here. The
hotel has an absolute ski in/ski out location
next to the lifts and snow sports school –
simply step out the door to a great day’s skiing.
There’s more than a hint of Tyrolean
atmosphere in the cocktail bar, which boasts
a huge range of schnapps, while the award-
winning restaurant welcomes you with an
open fire. Austrian culinary specialties share
the menu with other delectable international
fare. Pension Grimus is ideal for a romantic
weekend for two or the annual family ski
holiday.
A Tyrolean
touch in the
antipodean alps
M O U N T B U L L E R
Hotel
Pension
Grimus
24
224 Breathtaker Road, Mount Buller
Victoria 3723, Australia
T: +61 (0)3 5777 6396
F: +61 (0) 3 5777 6127
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/pensiongrimus
Proprietors: Lotte and Hans Grimus
Tariff: Spa Rooms from AU$275 per night, including full breakfast.
Apartments from AU$490 per night, accommodation only. Tariffs
include local taxes.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
THIS is one of the earth’s last unspoilt
natural refuges; a ‘zoo without walls’ where
the native animals roam freely, the beaches,
including Australia’s best remain pristine, the
bushland untouched.
Beautiful Kangaroo Island is one of Australia’s
largest islands, more than one third National
Park and seven times the size of Singapore.
On its south coast and close to many of the
Island’s major attractions is the eco-friendly
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat.
Unique in its position at the entrance to the
Flinders Chase National Park – the Island’s
most popular destination – you’ll see the
amazing land formations of the Remarkable
Rocks and Admirals Arch. Seal Bay, Kelly
Hill Caves, Hanson Bay Beaches and Vivonne
Bay are also close by.
Enjoy local wine, award-winning sheeps
milk cheeses, pure Ligurian honey, and the
freshest of seafood. Take home a souvenir of
delicate handcrafted glassware. Spend a day
at the races at Kingscote. The locals are
renowned for their friendliness.
See koalas in their native trees and platypus
pools, echidnas and goannas on bushwalks or
guided tours. Watched from the dining room
or private deck of each of the 20 guest suites,
(34 total rooms) even the wallabies and
possums gather for a sunset char.
A natural
temptation LOCATION: 85 kilometres from Kingscote
Airport; 16km off the coast of South Australia
and 30 minute direct flight from Adelaide.
K A N G A R O O
I S L A N D
Kangaroo Island
Wilderness
Retreat
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General Manager: Michael & Kim Veal
Tariff: Courtyard Suites from AU$245 per night inclusive of continental
breakfast.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
Lot 1 South Coast Road,
Flinders Chase via Kingscote
South Australia 5223, Australia
T: +61 (0)8 8559 7275
F: +61 (0)8 8559 7377
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/kiwr
N E W Z E A L A N D
Two islands,
one intriguing land
of breathtaking vistas
and natural charm
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IN S P I R E D by the rich earthy
colours, architecture and warm hospitality
of the Mediterranean, Select Suites
Christchurch offers spacious apartment style
accommodation close to the centre of the
city.
Select Suites Christchurch offers spacious
apartment style accommodation for the
discerning traveller, and enjoys a premium
location in central Christchurch. The hotel
sits opposite the Christchurch Town Hall
and next door to the Convention Centre.
Take a two-minute stroll across Victoria
Square, and you’re right in the heart of the
city.
Select Suites Christchurch is a high quality
4 star plus star self-contained
accommodation property, comprising 52
spacious two-bedroom suites. Designed
around a central courtyard, the hotel’s
elegant architecture and rich earthy
tones take their inspiration from the
Mediterranean.
Whether you are staying in Christchurch for
a night or for a month, Select Suites
Christchurch is designed for the traveller
who appreciates quality, space, comfort, and
the convenience of full apartment facilities.Central city
luxury
Opening Late 2015 LOCATION: Central Christchurch
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CHRISTCHURCH
Select Suites
Il Centro
Rates subject to seasonality and availability. Local taxes included.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
87/89 Kilmore St
Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8144
T: +64 3 315 7258
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/ilcentro
LA K E Karapiro Lodge seduces
with its exceptional location and refinement.
An architectural masterpiece, this purposebuilt,
authentic Edwardian Mansion captures
the essence of yesteryear with all the
trappings of the 21st century! It radiates
warmth and elegance throughout and is
meticulously finished to the highest standards.
A choice of dining environments, personalized
service and a great wine list complement the
cuisine.
The ground-floor Lakeview Suites exude comfort
and intimacy with spectacular views of the
lake and Mt Maungatautari. Each opens to a
private veranda with direct access to the gardens.
The upper-floor Signature Suites have breath-
taking 360° views over the lake and surrounding
rich lush countryside and are the epitome of
opulence!
Located in the centre of the North Island, Lake
Karapiro and the bountiful Waikato has something
for everyone including some of the best cycle and
walking trails, trout fishing, golf and a host of
traditional tourist attractions such as Rotorua,
Taupo and Waitomo Caves. Surf beaches on both
the East and West coasts of the country are within
an hour’s drive of Lake Karapiro, or maybe you
would prefer to stay and savour the comfort of the
Lodge with its open log fires, sauna and Jacuzzi!
Lake Karapiro Lodge is the most intimate of the
boutique Lodges in the region and offers the
best of the Waikato and the best of New Zealand
hospitality.
A boutique
New Zealand
Lodge LOCATION: 20kms South of Cambridge
WAIKATO
Lake Karapiro
Lodge
1829F State Highway 1
RD1 Tirau ZIP 3484
Waikato, New Zealand
T: +64 7 823 7414
F: +64 7 823 7219
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/karapiro
Tariff:Poolside Barn from NZ$275 per night - includes breakfast
(based on 2 persons). Ground-floor Lakeview Suites NZ$550 per night
room only (based on 2 persons)
Rates subject to seasonality and availability. Local taxes included.
Reservations see pages 8-9.28
AS New Zealand’s oldest wine region,
Hawke’s Bay is also recognised as one of the
country’s most diverse experiences. In addition
to discovering over 40 cellar doors, highlights
include golfing at Cape Kidnappers, exploring
the Art Deco architectural heritage of nearby
Napier or fishing for trout in crystalline streams.
Mangapapa Petit Hotel sits amid the
abundance of vineyards, orchards and gardens.
A recent transformation of this gracious 1885
homestead has resulted in a boutique hotel
offering a confluence of fine accommodation
with an exceptional dining experience.
Seating just 24 guests, the elegant Miyano
restaurant is the passion of Executive Chef
Kazutomo Miyano, who creates a daily
changing menu of French-inspired cuisine.
The freshest produce is harnessed for his five
course degustation menus, married with an
impressive wine list of the region’s finest labels.
Guests may choose from the exquisite
Mangapapa Suite, Executive Suites or Cottage
Rooms. Each guest room exemplifies elegant
sophistication, enhanced by modern touches
including LCD TV and broadband internet.
A gloriously sun-filled conservatory together
with pool, spa and sauna provide relaxation.
You can explore with an experienced Wine
Guide who will take you on a personal discovery
of the region’s best vineyards. Guided trout
fishing and hot air ballooning are also available.
An abundance
of refined
pleasures
LOCATION: Hawke’s Bay, 5 minutes from
Hastings and 15 minutes from Napier on New
Zealand’s North Island.
HAWKE’S BAY
Mangapapa
Petit Hotel
466 Napier Road,
Havelock North, 4157 New Zealand
T: +64 (0)6 878 3234
F: +64 (0)6 878 1214
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/mangapapa
General Manager: Kenichi Uematsu
Tariff: Room and suite rates per person per night from NZ$397 to
NZ$2300 inclusive of breakfast and use of all lodge facilities.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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KOURAWHERO is a peaceful and
luxurious country estate that sits at the top of
a valley, overlooking picturesque farmland
with expansive views of the islands of the
Hauraki Gulf.
Located a comfortable one hour drive north of
Auckland’s CBD, nestled in a private, bush
clad estate, Kourawhero Country Estate is a
peaceful and luxurious country lodge offering
supreme New Zealand hospitality.
Relax and enjoy the indulgent accommodation,
superb hospitality and intimate meeting rooms
of Kourawhero Country Estate.
All set in the peaceful surroundings of the
Matakana Coast Wine Region.
Peace and
luxury LOCATION: One hour north of Auckland.
8 kilometre south west of Warkworth township.
AUCKLAND
Kourawhero
Country Estate
471 Wyllie Rd, Kourawhero,
Warkworth, North Auckland
T: +64 9 422 3376
F: +64 9 422 3191
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/kourawheroReservations: see pages 8-9.
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THE Museum Hotel is pure luxury located
in the centre of Wellington city opposite
Wellington’s stunning harbour and New
Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. The
hotel is a short stroll to Courtenay Place,
Wellington’s lively entertainment precinct,
the vibrant waterfront and to Oriental Parade’s
promenade and beach.
The spacious and beautiful lobby features
opulent décor, two limited edition MV Augusta
motorcycles and a bar/cafe. Hippopotamus,
the hotel’s award-winning in-house restaurant
offers harbour views and French-style cuisine
by Laurent Loudeac.
Alongside traditional hotel studios, the
Museum Hotel offers apartment-style suites
featuring exquisitely appointed bathrooms
with luxurious bathtubs for two; the kitchens
are equipped with European fittings including
espresso machines and washer/dryers.
On-site leisure facilities include a well-
equipped fitness centre, sauna, indoor heated
swimming pool, spa pool and Cathy Davys
Hair Design and Day Spa.
Being a locally and privately-owned hotel,
the Museum Hotel offers a more personalised
service and an interesting interior, including
an extensive and vibrant art collection along
with the reception staff being dressed by a
young local Wellington designer, Alexandra
Owen. The Museum Hotel is perfectly suited
for both corporate and leisure guests.Masterpiece
on the harbour LOCATION: 8 kilometres fromWellington
International A irport.
W E L L I N G TO N
Museum
Hotel
90 Cable Street
Wellington, 6011 New Zealand
T: +64 (0)4 802 8900
F: +64 (0)4 802 8909
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/museum
Owner: Chris Parkin
Tariff: Studios from NZ$235 per night. Suites (one and two bedroom)
from NZ$268 per night. Local taxes included.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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Old St Mary’s Convent Vineyard
Estate is as special Marlborough
accommodation and idyllic wedding venue
- where you will quickly become enchanted.
The Victorian style convent has been lovingly
restored to provide luxury accommodation
which presides over the estate’s 60 acres of
parklike gardens, expansive vineyards and
surrounding olive groves set in New Zealand’s
premier wine region of Marlborough.
The accommodation at Old St. Mary’s features
authentic touches that let you experience its
unique history whilst providing five star modern
luxuries. The carefully collected antiques,
Victorian furnishings and stained-glass
windows are some of the little details that make
this luxury Blenheim accommodation such a
special place and help set the scene as a venue
for beautiful Marlborough weddings.
The vast manicured lawns and many gardens
meander down to a lake where you can enjoy
the abundant bird life or stroll to the vegetable
garden, which includes homegrown fruit,
berries, tomatoes and free range eggs, which all
feature in our freshly cooked breakfast.
Evenings relaxing on the veranda, enjoying the
peace and ambience of the Estate and the views
over vineyards with a glass of Old St Mary’s
wine are the perfect way to end a day of travels
in the Marlborough region of New Zealand.
Heritage charm
in Marlborough
LOCATION: 10 minute drive from Blenheim or
20-25 minutes from Picton on Rapaura Road.
MARLBOROUGH
Old St Mary’s
Convent and
Vineyard
Estate
Rapaura Road, RD 3
Blenheim, Marlborough, NZ
T: +64 3 570 5700
M: 021 028 58041
retreat@convent.co.nz
www.selecthotels.com/stmarys
Owner Manager: NA
Tariff: Rooms from NZ$600 per night, inclusive of local taxes.
Breakfast is included.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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LOCATED in the heart of Blenheim
and built in the 1920’s with an art deco
style, Hotel D’Urville is the Old Public
Trust Building. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi
and an onsite award winning restaurant
offering a la carte dining as well as a
superb selection of local and international
wines and cocktails. Select Hotel D’urville
is a 10-minute drive from Marlborough
Airport. Cloudy Bay is a 15-minute drive
away.
The eleven room boutique hotel has
been created for modern people who crave
something original, different, magical. No
two rooms are alike and the individual
flavour of each is captured in an eclectic
mix of four-poster beds, exotic fabrics and
antiques. Each room offers heating, a
minibar, a fridge and a flat-screen TV
with cable channels.
The boutique hotel features a column façade,
a grand staircase and high ceilings. Other
facilities on offer include airport transfers,
bicycle rental, a guest laundry and free
parking.
This beautiful acommodation also boasts a re-
nowned seafood restaurant, Finz, and an iconic
bar featuring the pride of Marlborough’s
boutique beer.
History and
style in the heart
of Blenheim
LOCATION: By car From Picton - 25 minutes,
Nelson - 2 hours, Christchurch - 5 hours. By air
From Wellington – 25 minutes, Christchurch –
50 minutes.
M A R L B O R O U G H
Select Hotel
D’Urville
32 Queen Street
Blenheim, New Zealand
T: +64 3 577 9945
F: +64 3 577 9946
hotel@durville.com
www.selecthotels.com/durville
Owners: Tony Lawrence
Tariff: Suites from NZ$195 per person per night low reason.
Based on double occuancy, including light breakfast. Local
taxes included.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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AMIDST the breathtaking landscapes of
the South Island, 380 metres above sea level
lies the magical Braemar Lodge, beautifully
designed to reflect the nearby healing waters
of Hanmer Springs and the quaint Hanmer
Springs Village.
The newest luxury lodge in the alpine
pacific triangle, the 24 open-plan king suites
offer unparalleled service, comfort and style,
breathtaking views from your private balcony
(many with hot tub), flaming gas fire and
double spa.
A fresh local menu, organic fare and large
cellar of local wines are to be enjoyed in the
Altitude Restaurant or alfresco. Two function
spaces and unique rotunda room offer
facilities for conferences and incentives,
intimate weddings, social gatherings and
round table events.
Discover the 70 vineyards of the Waipara
wine region, Lake Sumner nature walks,
horse-riding, mountain bike trails, two nearby
winter ski fields, white-water rafting, trout
fishing and rejuvenation at the award-winning
Hanmer thermal pools. In the main lodge, the
spa offers a range of beauty, body massage
and facial treatments plus sauna, gym and
steam rooms.
New Zealand’s
Alpine great
outdoors
LOCATION: 125km to Christchurch
International Airport, 90 minutes’ drive north
of Christchurch, en route from Marlborough,
Kaikoura or the beautiful West Coast. Arrive
by car, helicopter or chauffeured limousine.
HAN M ER SP R I NG S
Select Braemar
Lodge & Spa
283 Medway Road
Hanmer Springs, 7360 New Zealand
T: +64 (0)3 315 7555
F: +64 (0)3 315 7595
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/braemar
General Manager: Tony Balch
Tariff: Suites and Spa Suites from NZ$380 per night
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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THE Southern Alps are New Zealand at
its best. Nestled here in the mountains of
the South Island, historic Grasmere Lodge
is a country retreat of unrivalled charm and
distinction. This traditional New Zealand
high country station (ranch), set amid
2500-metre peaks, is a haven for those in
need of relaxation and a wonderland for
anyone seeking adventure.
The original wing of Grasmere Lodge was
built of limestone in 1858. A previous
owner, David MacLeod, wrote several books
here that made the property and region
famous. The Lodge has been extended to
create a memorable retreat with 12 rooms,
housing just 24 guests amid comforts that
include a Jacuzzi in each en-suite
bathroom. A stay at Grasmere is a sojourn
to savour, from its memorable cuisine –
especially the local meat and game – and
wines to its pampering spa and the high
country excursions.
Horse-riding, skiing and heli-skiing,
hunting with guides, hiking and farm tours
are readily available. The lodge has its own
tennis court and croquet lawn, as well as
kayaks and mountain bikes. Try fly-fishing at
one of the five lakes and rivers in the vicinity.
For the discerning guest, Grasmere Lodge
offers the highest level of hospitality amid a
wild and inspiring landscape.
At home
amid high
country history LOCATION: 120 km west of Christchurch.
ARTHUR’S PASS
Grasmere
Lodge
State Highway 73
near Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
T: +64 (0)3 318 8407
F: +64 (0)3 818 8263
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/grasmere
General Manager: Tom Butler
Tariff: Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites from NZ$622 to NZ$920 per
person per day, including full breakfast, five-course dinner plus cocktail
hour and 90 minute 4WD farm tour. Local taxes excluded.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
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Select Level 22 Christchurch is located
at the top of the newly renovated Pacific Tower
building on Gloucester Street in Christchurch’s
centre city. Conveniently located next to
Cathedral Junction and across from scenic New
Regent Street, Level 22 puts the best of
Christchurch within your reach. Amenities
include:
l Six bedrooms
l Ensuite bathrooms
l Two kitchen and living areas
l Laundry facilities
l Gym access
l Secure access
l Available wifi internet
l Available cleaning and room services
Pacific Tower was one of the only tall buildings
in Christchurch to withstand the Canterbury
earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Replacement
links in the building’s structure following the
earthquakes reinforced its safety.
Access to level 22 is secured by passkey at two
consecutive access points to ensure prviacy.
Experience the height of luxury in the heart of
Christchurch.
Ultimate
Christchurch
experience
LOCATION: Central Christchurch and only
10 minutes away from the international
airport.
CHRISTCHURCH
Select Level 22
Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street
Christchurch, New Zealand
T: +64 (0) 3 365 0892
info@luxuryaccommodationchristchurch.co.nz
www.selecthotels.com/level22
Hotel owner: Equity Trust Pacific
Tariff: POA
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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WHEN Bill Clinton stayed at Millbrook
Resort he spent practically every daylight hour
on its championship golf course. Few resorts
anywhere are as spectacularly located as
Millbrook near the South Island mecca of
Queenstown. Surrounded by snowy peaks,
Millbrook revels in 200 hectares of glorious
space in a sunny valley near the outskirts of the
picturesque gold-mining settlement of
Arrowtown.
With so many guest activities this
recreational paradise can rightfully describe
itself as New Zealand’s leading lifestyle resort.
Your choice of accommodation ranges from the
spacious rooms of the French provincial
themed Village Inn and the beautifully
appointed Villa Suites, all with emperor-sized
beds, to fully self-contained Cottages and
Fairway Homes with extensive outdoor living
areas and stunning views. Millbrook’s
pampering day spa offers a full range of
treatments, while the fully-equipped fitness
centre includes a 25-metre indoor heated
pool. A variety of excellent dining is, of
course, part of the Millbrook experience.
When it’s time to step out, the ski slopes of
Coronet Peak in winter, the thrilling Shotover
River and cosmopolitan Queenstown offer a
heady cocktail of adrenalin sports and nightlife.
Year-round, the more tranquil joys here include
fly-fishing, hiking, visiting wineries and art
galleries or taking a four-wheel-drive excursion
into “Lord of the Rings” terrain.Lord of
the Greens LOCATION: 20km north from Queenstown.
QUEENSTOWN
Millbrook
Resort
Malaghans Road, Arrowtown
Queenstown, New Zealand
T: +64 (0)3 441 7000
F: +64 (0)3 441 7007
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/millbrook
Managing Director: Gota Ishii
Tariff: Village Inn Rooms from NZ$265 per night, Villa Suites from
NZ$335 per night, 2-bedroom Villas from NZ$495 per night and
multi-room Fairway Homes from NZ$900 per night.
Tariffs include local taxes.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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IN the centre of New Zealand’s adventure
capital, you will find a sophisticated South
Island escape to get your heart racing. From
jet boats and bungy jumping to ski fields and
wine trails, it is here you’ll find so many
reasons to fall in love with Queenstown.
A destination of natural beauty – where the
Southern Alps frame every vantage and the
waters of Lake Wakatipu sparkle – the city’s
‘pulse’ is rejuvenating and cosmopolitan.
At its heart, just two minutes from the many
shops, restaurants and cafes that Queenstown
is famous for, the exclusive Queenstown Park
Boutique Hotel is as breathtaking as its
surrounding mountain views.
Set between Queenstown’s favourite
landmarks, a ride on the scenic Gondola is just
a two-minute walk from the hotel, the edge of
Lake Wakatipu is just a five-minute walk, and
the base of Coronet Peak ski fields is just an
eight minutes’ drive.
Eco-friendly and architecturally designed,
the urban chic signature of this boutique
19-room hotel is expressed in the most stylish
appointments, décor and original artwork by
iconic New Zealand designers.
Kitchenettes, underfloor heating,
complimentary wireless internet and state-of-
the-art home automation are standard in all
spacious guest rooms. Complimentary
pre-dinner drinks and canapés served in the
lounge cap off each quality Queenstown day.
Pure inspiration
in Queenstown LOCATION: 10 minutes by car from
Queenstown International Airport.
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown
Park Boutique
Hotel
21 Robins Road
Queenstown, 9300 New Zealand
T: +64 (0)3 441 8441
F: +64 (0)4 441 8451
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/queenstownpark
Host/Manager: John Etheridge and Donna Fallon
Tariff: From NZ$400 per room per night inclusive of accommodation,
pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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FIORDLAND: the name conjures
thoughts of peaceful Sounds, cradled in the
weathered hands of soaring mountains. Millions
of years in the making, Fiordland World
Heritage area is at the very heart of a New
Zealand South Island wilderness experience.
Hosts Ron and Robynne Peacock created
Fiordland Lodge as a luxurious reinterpretation
of nature. Their aim was to create a lodge
experience that showcases nature and at the
same time tames its rugged beauty for the
discerning traveller.
Nature’s lexicon is expressed in the design
of the Lodge. Glass captures the panoramic
view and in turn reflects the waters of Lake Te
Anau; stone walls grow from the Fiordland soil
as if placed by nature and the extensive use of
local timbers lends texture and authenticity.
Guests can choose from en-suite lodge
accommodation or two-bedroom log cabins –
ideal for families or small groups. At the
heart, the Great Hall is an inspirational space
to indulge in the Lodge’s dining experience.
Te Anau is the gateway to Milford and
Doubtful Sounds and the Fiordland National
Park. For Robynne, Fiordland was her
childhood backyard and Ron, once a National
Park ranger for 25 years, is now the Lodge’s
fishing guide. Together their passion and
experience inspire guests to consider guided
walking, fishing and bird watching tours to
touch the soul of this natural wonder.Forging a
Fiordland
romance LOCATION: 5 kms north of Te Anau on the
road to Milford Sound.
TE ANAU
Fiordland
Lodge
472 Te Anau Milford Hightway
PO Box 196, TE Anau, New Zealand 9640
T: +64 (0)3 249 7832
F: +64 (0)3 249 7449
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/fiordland
Proprietors & Hosts: Ron and Robynne Peacock
Tariff: Lodge room per couple from NZ$580 to NZ$880 per night
inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast. Log cabin rates per couple from
NZ$440 to NZ$640 per night inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast.
Local taxes included. Guided tours available.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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A S I A
Timeless beaches,
ancient civilizations,
a wealth of nature
and culture
4 0
Triple Two Silom is an innovative and
exclusive business class boutique hotel,
providing high quality personalized service
in a relaxed atmosphere for both business
and leisure travelers. Choose from our 75
luxury rooms in two sizes: Deluxe Room 45
sqm. Or Junior Suite Room 60 sqm.
Fully air-conditioned, rooms feature a
pleasant blend of basic colours and sleek
wooden floors, creating a comfortable
atmosphere to relax in. Each room is
equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, DVD
player and 3 free bottles of mineral water.
Triple Two Silom has a free DVD rental list
which guests may make use of. Guests also
enjoy access to the outdoor pool and gym at
next-door The Narai Hotel.
Presenting a live band and extensive drink menu,
Triple Two Restaurant & Bar offers a relaxed
setting to enjoy Vietnamese Tapas and barbecue
buffets. A free glass of wine is served to every guest
who dines there.
Being only 25 kilometers from Bangkok
International Airport, you can take the airport
limousine, airport shuttle bus, or even a
public metered taxi, while the Hotel’s taxi
also provides 24 hour service for your
convenience and security.
Innovative and
exclusive boutique
hotel
LOCATION: Hua Lumphong Railway Station is 3
kilometers away and can be reached within a few
minutes. A Skytrain Station is 1 kilometer away and
can be reached within 10 minutes.Expressway
entrances are just 1 kilometer from the hotel.
BANGKOK
THAILAND
Triple Two Silom
222 Silom Road
Bangkok 10500 Thailand
T: + 662 627 2222
F: + 662 627 2300
boutique@tripletwosilom.com
www.selecthotels.com/silom
Tariff: Rooms from NZ$91 a night including breakfast.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
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PICTURE yourself relaxing in one of
Asia’s loveliest beachfront spa resorts. Your
day at the fine new Veranda Resort and Spa
on Hua Hin’s Cha Am beach might begin with
a front-row view of sunrise across the Gulf of
Thailand. Or you might just sleep in before
wandering down from your pool villa or
deluxe room to see what the day promises?
A fine breakfast, of course, followed perhaps
by a swim, sailboarding, horse-riding or doing
almost nothing at all. A signature spa treatment
is a “must-do” for today if not tomorrow.
Veranda Resort, nestled in lush gardens,
offers a luxury collection of 13 pool villa
suites and 84 spacious rooms. A checklist of
its superlatives includes the infinity pool,
svelte contemporary design, all day brasserie-
style dining, a top kid’s club and a ruinously
good spa. The big questions of the day could
come down to which spa treatment to try?
And how to dine – Western or Thai, starlit
alfresco or moon-shaded?
Spacious balconies, plunge pools, wireless
internet, indolent daybeds and sea views to
infinity; or perhaps an excursion to nearby
Hua Hin town. These are among the many
options at the lovely Veranda. As for the
obligations? There are very few. We suggest a
good book, another massage, a sundowner –
and let the world go jump.
Pleasure by
design
LOCATION: 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok
International Airport or a 10-minute drive
from Hua Hin Airport.
HUA HIN
THAILAND
Veranda Resort
and Spa
737/12 Mung Talay Road, Cha Am,
Petchburi 76120, Thailand
T: +66 (0)32 709 000
F: +66 (0)32 451 471
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/veranda
Resort Manager: Mr Panit Boonyaratves
Tariff: Rooms from THB3,600 to THB40,000 per night plus service
charge and local taxes. Children under 12 years stay free when sharing
with parents in the same room.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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NESTLED amidst rubber plantations
and lush coconut groves in a secluded corner
of Phuket, the Andaman White Beach Resort is
a tranquil oasis, far from the madding crowd,
yet within easy reach of shopping and nightlife.
The resort spills down the hillside to greet a
stretch of pristine white sand fringing a private
cove on Nai Thon Noi Beach. Enjoy endless
views over the Andaman Sea, amazing sunsets,
fine dining, and soothing spa treatments.
This is the perfect romantic destination for
couples looking for that unforgettable
experience. The resort exudes an air of
romance and quiet warmth, offering a splendid
escape with discreet understatement, and
always with a smile.
Relax by the pool; explore the tropical waters
by snorkel and canoe or for the more
adventurous take a diving class at the water
sport centre. The resort also offers a fully
equippedgym whilst some of the best golf
courses in Phuket are within a 20-minute drive.
Select from four dining options – delight at
the traditional Tom Yam Thai, the classic
MareBlue Corner or enjoy casual beachside at
the bar and pizzeria.
The resort offers exquisitely decorated
rooms, villas and suites, many with Jacuzzi or
private pools and most with ocean views from
their private terraces. Come and experience
one of the island’s most perfect white sand
beaches and leave your footprints in the sand.Leave your
footprints in
our sand... LOCATION: 10 km from Phuket International
airport and 40 minutes’ drive to Patong.
PHUKET
THAILAND
Andaman
White Beach
Resort
28/8 Moo 4, Tambon Sakoo Amphur Thalang
Phuket, 83110 Thailand
T: +66 (0)7631 6300
F: +66 (0)7631 6399
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/andaman
General Manager: Luciano Lazzarin
Tariff: Seaview Room with outdoor Jacuzzi from THB5,500; Seaview
Beachfront Villa with private pool from THB7,000; Suites, 2 bed with
private plunge pool from THB25,000. Inclusions: Welcome drink, full
buffet breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet. DVD and CD player
in all rooms. Reservations see pages 8-9.
THE elusive pleasures of traditional Thai
calm and elegance are often advertised and
rarely found. Cordoned off from the crowds of
Phuket is an exception, a true sanctuary of
Thai style: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale. This is a
haven for travellers tired of look-alike hotels
and who want a genuine cultural experience.
The Villa’s name echoes its royal heritage.
It was once the private holiday compound of
Mom Tri, a renowned Thai architect and
artist. Mom Tri has retained that exclusive
atmosphere of a privileged island of serenity
set between Phuket’s two best beaches – Kata
Noi and Kata Yai. Ready to swim?
Skip the crowds and stroll down a private
path to enjoy the classic tropical beach
glamour that originally made Phuket famous.
Every exquisite detail of furnishing, food,
service and atmosphere at Mom Tri’s is a
testament to its heritage of comfort and pleasure.
The wine cellar has won Wine Spectator
magazine’s Award of Excellence for four years.
Mon Tri’s relaxed, breezy dining is famed for
inspired gourmet innovations – perfect after a
busy day of relaxing or conferencing.
Then a final pleasure awaits – bedtime.
The suites and villas are gorgeously
ornamented with Thai art and craftsmanship.
Room comforts include fluffy towels, DVD
player with satellite TV, individual air-
conditioning and complimentary wireless
internet access in all rooms.
LOCATION: 45 km from Phuket International
Airport.
PHUKET
THAILAND
Mom Tri’s
Villa Royale
12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach
Phuket 83100, Thailand
T: +66 (0)76 333 569
F: +66 (0)76 333 001
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/villaroyale
General Manager: Adisak Pitukrojjananont
Tariff: Suites and Villas from THB8,400 to THB28,000 per night plus
service charge and local taxes.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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A sanctuary of
Thai style
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Crown Lanta Resort & Spa offers two
private beaches, luxury accommodation, and
extensive services. It is ideally situated on
an elevated peninsula in Ko Lanta, offering
views of the Andaman Sea.
Designed in a modern Thai style with
amazing sea views, rooms are clean,
spacious and feature pool access or views.
All rooms include full bathroom amenities,
complimentary coffee/tea making facilities,
and a fridge.
Some facilities at Crown Lanta include
restaurants and a bar, free mountain bikes,
kayaks, snorkelling gear, and a fully-
equipped gym. Internet connections are
available in the lobby area.
Guests can make use of transfers from the Airport
in Krabi and shuttle transfers to Saladan centre
(10 minute drive away) where shops, restaurants,
convenience stores, and banks are located.
Breathtaking view,
unsurpassed
tranquility
LOCATION: Ko Lanta hotel is located by the sea,
set on a private beach within a short distance of
Kawkwang Beach, Klong Dao Beach, and Sala Dan
Community School. Local attractions also include
Sala Dan Pier and Long Beach.
KOH LANTA
THAILAND
Crown Lanta
Resort & Spa
315 Moo 1, Saladan
Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi
T: + 66 (0) 7562 6999
F: + 66 (0) 7566 8351
rsvn@crownlanta.com
www.selecthotels.com/crown
Tariff: Rooms from NZ$189 including breakfast
Reservations see pages 8-9.
DISCOVER a place of peace and
tranquility at Singapore’s only beachfront
resort destination and one of the region’s most
exciting ‘playgrounds’. At its heart and close
to the island’s favourite attractions is the
eco-friendly Siloso Beach Resort.
Across from the famous white sand of Siloso
Beach and a short walk to the award-winning
water and light sensation, Songs of the Sea,
The Flying Trapeze and Skyride, the Resort’s
private villas are a favourite.
Landscaped gardens and an energy around
flowing water create a sense of peace within
the resort; the 95-metre spring water
swimming pool is filled from the underground
natural reservoir and waterfall to provide a
centrepiece for all to enjoy.
Siloso Beach Resort offers three villa types
to choose from, all with Jacuzzi. Guest s have
the option of a cosy one- or two-bedroom
villa, or access to a private pool at the
two-bedroom villa’s with swimming pool and
private deck.
Together with a championship golf course, a
swim with the dolphins, an up-close
encounter in the Butterfly Park or views from
the Tiger Sky Tower nearby, each Siloso
Beach retreat is easily filled and always
remembered.
LOCATION: 25 minutes from Changi
International Airport, Sentosa is 15 minutes
from the city centre.
SENTOSA
SINGAPORE
Siloso Beach
Resort
51 Imbiah Walk, Sentose
Singapore 099538
T: +65 (0)6722 3333
F: +65 (0)6722 3322
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/siloso
Executive Director: Mr Kelvin Ng
Reservations Manager: Felicia Ng
Tariff: Villas From SG$1,000 per villa per night, excludes local taxes.
Accommodation only.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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Singapore’s
Premier Island
Resort
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THE luxurious Aditya Boutique Hotel
offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with
private plunge pools. Aside from free Wi-Fi,
it also has a main outdoor pool, pampering
spa and 24-hour restaurant.
Fitted with cement flooring, rooms at Aditya
come with a comfortable seating areas and
large balcony or terrace. Each room is
equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player
and minibar.
Guests may take part in a Sri Lankan cooking
class, or indulge in a relaxing massage at the
spa. The hotel also provides bicycle rentals
and laundry services.
The on-site restaurant serves international
dishes and fresh seafood at all times of the day.
Private dining by the beach or in the garden
can be arranged.
Luxurious
paradise
LOCATION: Aditya Hotel is a 25-minute drive
from Galle Fort and a 4-hour drive from the
nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Airport.
Guests who drive can enjoy free on-site parking.
GALLE
SRI LANKA
Aditya Resort
719/1, Galle Road, Galle, Sri Lanka.
T: +94 (0) 91 2267708
F: +94 (0) 91 2267709
adityavilla@sltnet.lk
www.selecthotels.com/adityaresortReservations: see pages 8-9.
THE Theva Residency promises serenity
romance and rejuvenation. Theva is ideally
located along the slopes of the Hantana range.
It offers commanding views over the
surrounding mountains and the bustle of the
Kandy town located only two kilometers away.
The location of The Theva Residency is a
treat for nature lovers, who will be able to
enjoy the beautiful variety of flora and fauna,
the endless views of mountain terrain and
fresh air. Theva is a short distance from the
lush Hantana Rainforest, which is full of
rivulets, streams, animal and plant life - an
ideal destination for bird-watchers and those
interested in trekking.
For the few who venture out of their rooms,
Theva offers these options: choose between
sweating it out at the in-house sauna,
swimming laps in the infinity pool or sipping
a drink at the poolside. In addition the open-air
seating outside the dining area is an ideal
places for an early drink, as the sun disappears
over the hills opposite.t
LOCATION: Kandy, Sri Lanka
KANDY
SRI LANKA
Theva
Residency
11/B5/10-1, 6th Lane, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
T: +94 (81) 7388296-99
F: +94 (81) 7388280
thevaresidency@theva.lk
www.selecthotels.com/thevaresortReservations: see pages 8-9.
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Serenity &
Romance
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ENGLISH High Tea on a broad verandah
with the sparkling Indian Ocean before you:
this is the essence of the majestic Regency
Wing of Galle Face Hotel, where English
elegance and exotic setting unite.
The Galle Face Hotel is one of the grandest
examples of the colonial era’s great
establishments. Built in 1864 it embodies all
the grace, style and romance of that time.
With the opening of The Regency Wing, this
grand dame elevates a Sri Lankan experience
to new levels of luxury.
There are 82 rooms and suites in the newly
renovated Regency Wing, each with its own
individual style and offering from one to
eight-bedroom suites. The option of a
personal butler service is there for guests
seeking superlative attention.
After a morning of exploring historic
Colombo or following cocktails at sunset,
choose from one of the hotel’s five restaurants.
The hotel’s signature restaurant The 1864
offers a fusion of contemporary European and
Asian influences, while the casual choices
range from English pub to oceanfront dining.
The hotel’s day spa features a couple’s
retreat with herbal bath and private garden for
ultimate romance. There is a museum, art
gallery, designer shopping ar cade and the
elegance of the wood-panelled Wine Lounge.
Three ballrooms and three conference rooms
cater to meetings and events.
The art of
elegance LOCATION: In the heart of Colombo city,
35 kms from Colombo International Airport.
COLOMBO
SRI LANKA
Galle Face
Hotel –
Regency Wing
2 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
T: +94 (0)11 254 1010
F: +94 (0)11 254 1072
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/gallefacehotel
General Manager: Chandra Mohotti
Tariff: US$60 to US$1,200 per night for rooms and suites, including
breakfast.
Reservations: see pages 8-9.
IN a world replete with resort enclaves, it’s
refreshing to find a world-class escape that
offers a completely secluded beachfront
setting. With the only neighbours a charming
local village, Saman Villas luxuriates amidst
golden sand beaches, perched atop a
headland facing the Indian Ocean.
In this nirvana, here’s a chance to kick off
your shoes and laze in your private suite, e ach
with sweeping ocean views. Choose to float in
the tranquillity of the infinity edge pool or
wander the palm-fringed beaches in quiet
contemplation.
The essence of Sri Lanka finds its
expression in the blend of decorative motifs
and modern conveniences in each suite. If
you have the desire to explore, spend the day
visiting the Dutch Fort at Galle, Buddhist
shrines or wandering ancient rainforests.
Inevitably you’ll find your way to the
Sahana Spa set within a magical tropical
garden. Here, the spices of Sri Lanka meld
with the sounds of the Indian Ocean to
revitalise and rebalance.
Choose to dine poolside, on an oceanfront
rock with the waves breaking or in the
tranquillity of a water garden. The exotic blend
of European, Sri Lankan and Asian cuisine is a
fitting match for the magical backdrop.
Saman Villas offers a resort experience in a
pristine tropical setting where seclusion is the
hallmark.
LOCATION: 92 kilometres from Colombo
International Airport.
BENTOTA
SRI LANKA
Saman
Villas
Aturuwella, Bentota, Sri Lanka
T: +94 (0)34 22 75435
F: +94 (0)34 22 75433
enquiries@selecthotles.com
www.selecthotels.com/samanvillas
General Manager: Chanaka Hewapathirana
Tariff: Suites from US$187 to US$880 per suite per night,
accommodation only. Rates exclude local taxes and service charge.
Reservations: see pages 8-9. GDS Chain Code: WV
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Paradise with a
touch of spice
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LOCATED near the South Gate of
Gongti in the Chao Yang District and only a
short drive to the Guomao CBD in Beijing,
Face Beijing is conveniently located within
walking distance to the Sunlitun, bar street
and the entertainment district.
Hidden away from the main street, the hotel
is three storeys high and a conversion of an
old school surrounded by high walls. Enjoy
the tranquillity of the location and discover a
pleasant walled courtyard and garden.
The décor of this oasis is a warm fusion of
Indo and Chinese culture with hand-picked
artefacts from Java, Bali, Thailand and India.
The theme is reminiscent of the silk road,
with a rich and exotic blend of warmth and
colour. Be greeted at the entrance to the hotel
by a statue of Buddha.
The establishment is famous for its lounge
Face Bar; the enclosed seats feature Chinese
pillar beds. A collection of exquisite Asian
cuisines is on offer from three restaurants
offering a variety of foods specialising in
Northern Indian by Hazara, Thai by La Na Thai
and Cantonese, Shanghai and Beijing by Jia.
The 16 guest rooms vary in size and form,
each offering a unique theme including
Chinese ancient beds and traditionally folded
Tatami cushions. All rooms are enhanced wi th
hand-picked contemporary Chinese paintings.
Face is the place in Beijing for business
executives as well as leisure travellers.
Exotic hideaway
in Beijing LOCATION: 19 kilometres from the
international airport, 35 minutes by car.
BEIJING
CHINA
Face Beijing
26 Dong Cao Yuan, Gong Tinan Lu
Chao Yang District, Beijing, China
T: +86 (0)10 6551 6788
F: +86 (0)10 6551 6739
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/face
General Manager: Mr G. Chin
Tariff: From CNY1600 per room per night. Inclusive airport transfer,
complimentary minibar, breakfast and local taxes.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
KAYUMANIS Nanjing is located along
the hinterlands of Nanjing. The city is
surrounded by the Yangtze River and blessed
by a mountainous landscape with a wealth of
natural resources and hot springs.
The exclusive Kayumanis Nanjing embraces
a lakeside location with a scattering of
nurturing hot springs. The property is
composed of 21 private villas, serviced by a
team of Balinese butlers who work gracefully
to anticipate your every need.
The lakeside signature restaurant
specialises in Chinese cuisine with a Western
infusion. The spa offers three double
treatment rooms and focuses upon the healing
traditions of Chinese herbs, while culturally
inspired in-house pastimes include yoga and
calligraphy tuition.
A unique blend of traditional Balinese
architecture and sophisticated contemporary
design, the property includes a self-contained
collection of 13 one-bedroom private villas,
seven two-bedroom private residences and
one meeting/conference room.
Featuring a natural hot spring Jacuzzi and
a swimming pool enclosed in a landscaped
courtyard, each villa offers a secluded setting
created by a themed selection of indigenous
handicrafts, fine fabrics and native wood.
Kayumanis Nanjing is listed in CondeNast
Traveller’s Hot List 2008.
LOCATION: 45 kilometres from Nanjing
airport.
NANJING
CHINA
Kayumanis
Nanjing Private
Villa & Spa
Sizhuang Village, Tangshan Town
Nanjing, China
T: +86 (0) 25 8410 7777
F: +86 (0)25 8410 2666
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/kayumanis
General Manager: Mintoro Tedjopranoto
Tariff: Villas from US$599 to $899 per night. Inclusive of return airport
transfers, 24-hour butler service, daily breakfast, mini bar, refreshments
and afternoon tea. 30-minute massage, limousine service within
Tangshan and shuttle to Nanjing city.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
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Escape to
Tangshan
hot springs
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THRIVING Shanghai is a striking city of
historical and contemporary contrasts. In the
heart of the city, famous Nanjing Road winds
eternally as the ultimate shopper’s paradise;
the sixteen varieties of Chinese cuisine served
in over 1,000 local restaurants make for a
truly exciting culinary itinerary.
Central to this fast-growing metropolis, in
the architecturally-breathtaking sto reyed
districts of the Former French Concession,
Xintiandi’s antique Shikumen buildings blend
with the stylish boutiques and fashionable
bars of this unique and treasured urban oasis.
Nestled and protected from the frenetic
pace of the city, China’s Leading Boutique
Hotel – the award-winning 88 Xintiandi is a
celebrated landmark setting an immaculate
benchmark in personalised service. Room
designs with concepts full of light and space are
accentuated with a mixture of exquisite Chinese
and Western design features; each of the 53
elegant units and suites feature panoramic
views, service, comfort and serenity.
The Spa at 88 Xintiandi is an intimate
haven of tranquility which includes a gym,
indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and
sumptuous changing rooms complete with
saunas and steam rooms. The Executive
Lounge is open for international breakfasts
and afternoon refreshments.Boutique
residence in
glittering Xintiandi
LOCATION: 50km to Pudong International
Airport. 1.5km to People’s Square. 4km to
The Bund.
SHANGHAI
CHINA
88 Xintiandi
380 Huang Pi Road South,
Shanghai 200021, PRC
T: +86 (0)21 5383 8833
F: +86 (0)21 5383 8877
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/xintiandi
Resident Manager: Jocelyn Yu
Tariff: Units and Suites from CNY3300 per night, inclusive of daily
breakfast served at the Executive Lounge, located on the 3rd floor.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
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EXERIENCING Zen is the start
of freedom. Surround yourself in luxury
accommodation at Buddha Zen Hotel as a
visitor, a guest, a worshipper, or as a welcome
home - for getting your mind purified.
Buddha Zen Hotel, a territory for Buddha-
worshippers, is located at Wenshufang folk
and custom street and adjacent to the ancient
Wenshuyuan Buddhist Temple, where you can
listen to Buddhist sermons, smell incense, and
experience ancient charms everyday.
Buddha Zen Hotel was born with excellence
and continues creating marvels without any
counterpart. The tranquility included in
the traditional culture is showcased by the
active modern expressions. Surrounded by
the bustling metropolitan culture, you still have
a chance to experience an eremite’s life in the
secluded hotel.
Enjoy a vegetarian meal in Rong Zhai Restaurant,
an indulgent sauna in Zi Zai Spa, discuss
doctrines in Jian Cha Teahouse, and drift away
into a restful sleep any one of the thirty five
guestrooms, tastefully decorated with Buddha Zen
style.
Ancient charm,
incense and zen
tranquility
LOCATION: In the circle of Central Business
District (CBD) of Chengdu, and near Tianfu
square-the heart of Chengdu and Yanshikou
commercial circle.
CHENGDU
CHINA
Buddha Zen
Hotel
B6-6, Wenshufang St, Qingyang District,
Chengdu, 610031, PRC
T: +86 (0)28 8692 9898
F: +86 (0)28 8693 1250
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/buddhazenReservations see pages 8-9.
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FEATURING elaborately decorated
accommodation, Hotel Wind features a
business centre with meeting facilities,
on-site massage and sauna services and a
fitness centre. Free private parking is possible.
Fitted with wooden flooring, each unit comes
with a minibar, a flat-screen TV, an in-room
safe, a work desk and an electric kettle. The
enuite bathroom has a hairdryer, free toiletries
and a shower. Some rooms have a seating area,
ironing facilities or a bathtub.
Guests can work out at the gym, enjoy a
soothing massage or pampering sauna, or make
use of the meeting facilities at the business
centre. After a long journey, you can relax on
the sun terrace or in the garden.
Convenient guest services include daily maid
service, concierge service and room service.
The onsite Ji Restaurant serves a selection of
Western-style food for guests to enjoy. Breakfast
buffet is served daily, and ticketing services and
car rentals are provided at the tour desk.
Innovative design
and architectural
excellence
LOCATION: 3km from Xiamen International
Conference Center, 20km from Gaoqi
International Airport.
XIAMEN
CHINA
Hotel Wind
Roundabout Main Rd, Siming,
Xiamen, 361000, PRC
T: +86 (5)92 252 6777
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/hotelwind
Resident Manager: Leeyang Chen
Tariff: RMB877 per night.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
P A C I F I C
Ocean serenity,
idyllic islands
and tranquil beaches
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INTIMATE and set alongside the beautiful
Titikaveka Lagoon, Royale Takitumu offers a
freshwater swimming pool and luxurious
accommodation with a patio. Guests enjoy free
on-site snorkeling and kayaking. Some
accommodation offers a spa bath.
Relax on the property’s hammocks, or share an
outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. The tour
desk books hiking, diving, cultural shows and
lagoon cruises.
The modern villas and studios feature a fully
equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a
flat-screen TV. Each has a bathroom with a
shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Guests can indulge in a free morning tea on
Tuesdays and free drinks and snacks on Friday
nights.
Bringing together the natural beauty of this
stunning island, along with the serenity and
isolation that only a small, premier beachfront
accommodation can provide, Royale Takitumu
truly is the ultimate, private Cook Islands hideaway.
This exclusive experience means that every guest
is treated to the kind of personalized service that
makes this an intimate, memorable holiday.
Romantic beach
resort LOCATION: Royale Takitumu Resort is 10 minutes
walk from the Titikaveka Village. Muri Beach and
Puaikura Beach are both within 10 minutes drive.
Rarotonga International Airport is 15 minutes
drive away.
Tariff: Villas from NZ$1620 for 3 nights
Reservations see pages 8-9.
C O O K I S L A N D S
Royale Takitumu
Royale Takitumu, Ara Tapu
Cook Islands
T: + 682 24 682
F: + 682 24 683
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/takitumu
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SET on a private island paradise, Toberua
Island Resort offers thatched-roof bungalows
situated by clear waters and white sands. It
features a day spa, fitness facilities and.
Overlooking the beach, the restaurant offers
and serves a combination of local and
international cuisines. It specialises in seafood
and New Zealand beef and lamb. Free morning
and afternoon tea is offered to guests.
Opening out to a terrace with stunning ocean
views, tropical bungalows feature wood-beamed
ceilings and indoor and outdoor shower areas.
They are provided with a minibar, tea/coffee
maker and hairdryer.
A scenic 30-minute boat ride down Navaloa River
takes guests to Bau Waters, where the resort is
situated. Resort Toberua Island is 17 km from Suva
Nausori Airport.
Leisurely afternoons can be spent with a massage or
snorkelling in clear waters. The resort also has an
outdoor pool and windsurfing and kayaking facilities.
Private Island
paradise
LOCATION: Resort Toberua Island is 17 km from
Suva Nausori Airport.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
O F F S U V A
F I J I
Toberua Island
Resort
PO Box 3332
Nausori, Fiji
T: + 679 - 992 9190
T: + 64 - 21 183 8801
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/toberua
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PASSIONATE, romantic and secluded, a
handful of traditional bungalows are strung like
pearls along the edge of a coral atoll. This is
Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, a tiny treasure
luxuriating in the tropical waters of French
Polynesia.
As you arise to greet the day, harmonious
schools of fish draw swathes of brilliant colour
around your overwater bungalow. Slip directly
into the warm waters for a swim before relaxing
on your private sundeck, drawing nourishment
from the early morning sun.
If this sounds impossibly poetic, it truly is.
Manihi is one of those rare indulgences that will
leave you marvelling at the thoughtfulness of
the world’s creators.
Days are filled with sublime nothing or heightened
adventure. Dive these exceptional waters in search
of schools of gentle manta rays, or ply them in an
outrigger canoe. Better still, opt for the famed Motu
picnic on your own deserted islet and luxuriate with
the company you bring. If you prefer, simply
wander the beach by the resort, allowing silken sand
to slip between your toes, before plunging into the
infinity pool.
Under an impossibly blue sky, the turquoise waters
deliver up a bounty of delicacies for guests’ dining
pleasure. And if all you dream of is to dine privately
by candlelight as the sun sinks below a blushing
horizon, this too is a pleasure awaiting.
Romantic and
secluded oasis
LOCATION: An atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago,
70 minutes flight from Papeete, Tahiti.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Manihi Pearl
Beach Resort
PO BOX 1, Manihi - 98771
Tuamotu, Tahiti
T: + 689 50 84 45
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/manihi
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THE pink-sand island of Tikehau is a
Polynesian idyll offering elegant informality.
From a palm-fringed coral isle, walkways
extend across the water like the gentle arms of
a starfish, ushering guests toward overwater
bungalows and suites.
Tikehau is Robinson Crusoe with a luxurious
twist. Whilst the overwater suites are amongst
the finest in Polynesia, the resort has a
delightfully laid-back feel. If the past year has
been harried and you seek to luxe out without
feeling the need to be overactive, Tikehau is
the place.
Gathered within the azure embrace of a coral
-crested lagoon, literally millions of fish play
to the delight of a handful of lucky guests.
Indeed, legendary French naturalist Jacques
Cousteau’s research group declared that the
lagoon at Tikehau has the highest concentration
of fish in all the Tuamotu atolls.
Relaxed activities include petanqué, a picnic on
the Isle of Birds or simply recline under a wide
blue sky and read a book. Inevitably guests find
themselves surrendering to traditional Polynesian
treatments at the beachfront Manea Spa, one of
the most romantic spa experiences imaginable.
And if you’d like to visit a traditional Polynesian
village, a wander through Tuherahera offers a
genuine encounter.
Polynesian
Tranquility
LOCATION: An atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago,
55 minutes flight from Papeete, Tahiti.
Reservations see pages 8-9.
TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Tikehau Pearl
Beach Resort
PO Box 718, 98713
French Polynesia
T: + 001 866 209 3901
enquiries@selecthotels.com
www.selecthotels.com/tikehau
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Select Hotels & Resorts International is Asia
Pacic’s most prolific marketer and hotel
management company, specialising in truly
deluxe independent Hotels and Resorts.
Although the properties within the Select
group range in size, they are all bound by a
single thread; to provide a unique, historic or
authentic accommodation experience.
Central to the Select concept are the
economies of scale that arise when
independent establishments pool their
resources and cross-refer. Select conducts an
extensive list of sales and marketing
activities for its members giving your
property a proven and permanent avenue to
high yield business through all market
segments and distribution channels including
e-commerce.
Select concentrates both its membership
and the majority of its marketing energies
within the Asia-Pacic region and in key
inbound markets into our unique region of
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Membership of Select is by invitation only.
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The information in this Guide has been
carefully gathered and is accurate at the
time of printing. Select Hotels & Resorts
International relies on each of its Member
properties to supply correct, up-to-date
information but does not take any
responsibility for that information. While
every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy, please note that a Select
property’s facilities, services and activities
may alter during the lifetime of this Guide.
Neither Select Hotels & Resorts
International nor its Member hotels can be
held responsible for any changes that
subsequently arise or for errors that might
occur during the production of this book.
Rates
All rates are correct at time of printing but
are subject to change.
Availability
Nearly all Select hotels and resorts are
booked on a “freesale” basis. This allows
Select Reservations or our website to instantly
confirm your booking. It is advisable to
contact us well in advance when seeking
accommodation during peak periods or in
smaller hotels.
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Guarantees and cancellations
All Select hotels and resorts require a credit
card guarantee to secure a booking. You will
be advised of this procedure and of
cancellation terms at the time of booking.
Should you need to cancel a reservation, you
must advise Select Reservations as soon as
possible and definitely within the hotel’s
stated cancellation period.
Select Member selection criteria
Membership of Select Hotels & Resorts
International is by invitation alone. To join, a
property must meet and maintain stringent
criteria, in terms of its facilities, services and
location. Along with the considerable benefits
of Select Membership come specific Select
responsibilities.
It is important that each hotel or resort
provides an individual ambience and
maximizes the virtues of its independent
ownership. This effort goes far beyond
maintaining a Select checklist and is proven
by offering special services, distinct
amenities, fine decor, unique facilities and a
variety of personal touches.
With our desire to gain constant feedback
and ensure quality travel experiences, we
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    3 C O NT E N T S 6 Welcome to Select 8 Select Reservations and Information Service 10 Selecthotels.com 11 Map – Australia 12 Map – New Zealand 13 Map – South East Asia 14 Map – China, Sub Continent and Pacific Islands A U S T R A L I A N S W 16 Kims Beach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay 17 The Golden Door Health Retreat – Elysia, Hunter Valley 18 Meadowlake Lodge, Milton W E S T E R N A U S T R A L I A 19 McAlpine House Q U E E N S L A N D 20 Alamanda Resort & Spa, Palm Cove V I C TO R I A 21 The Mansion Hotel & Spa, Melbourne 22 Lindenderry Country House Hotel, Red Hill 23 Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel, Milawa 24 Hotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller S O U T H A U S T R A L I A 25 Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat, Kangaroo Island
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    4 N E WZ E A L A N D 27 Select Suites II Centro, Christchurch 28 Lake Karapiro Lodge, Waikato 29 Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke’s Bay 30 Kourawhero Country Estate, North Auckland 31 Museum Hotel, Wellington 32 Old Saint Mary’s Convent Vineyard Estate, Blenheim 33 Select Hotel d’Urville, Blenheim 34 Select Braemar Lodge & Spa, Hanmer Springs 35 Grasmere Lodge, Arthur’s Pass 36 Select Level 22, Christchurch 37 Millbrook Resort, Queenstown 38 Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel, Queenstown 39 Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
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    7 Escape, embrace, experience Select ManagingDirector: Tony Balch Welcome to Select Hotels & Resorts International. As true specialists in boutique accommodation throughout the Asia-Pacific region, we invite you to celebrate the best of our region’s rich travel experiences. With over 40 beautiful hotels and resorts across seven Asia-Pacific countries, Select is not a hotel chain, but rather a gathering of the finest independent hospitality concepts in this exceptional region. Each property is unique, exclusive and authentic, reflecting both its local culture and environment. Quality in service, cuisine, location and activities – indeed, all of these in concert – is the baseline of what each hotel or resort offers. However, what makes each of these properties truly “select” is that it is intimate, exclusive and about people. Here you will find warmth and welcome, not just facilities. To be invited into membership of the Select collection, each hotel or resort must have impeccable standards in hospitality and thereafter must scrupulously maintain them. Select is operated by a dedicated and passionate team and supported by a highly experienced Advisory Board of hoteliers who together ensure the growth and maintenance of a quality Select portfolio. A Pacific island hideaway, a city retreat, country lodge or wilderness resort – wherever you dream of quality space, quality time, Select knows the place for you. Booking is easy through our one-stop, worldwide, on-line reservations and enquiries system at www.selecthotels.com or via email or telephone to Select Reservations or through your travel agent. Our simple desire at Select Hotels & Resorts International is that your journey with us will be so memorable that when you plan to travel again you will automatically think “Select”. Escape, embrace, experience. Welcome to our world of difference, to your Select hotel or resort. Yours sincerely, Tony Balch Managing Director
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    9 Booking or enquiringabout any Select hotel or resort from anywhere in the world is easy. Via telephone, internet or through your travel agent, all Select properties can be booked instantly. Simply quote your credit card details in order to make a reservation. Whichever way you choose to book, Select service starts here. Via The Select Reservations Centre Select Reservations consultants are available via telephone or email to assist you with any query – selecting a destination, details of special packages or assisting you in planning a holiday, event or an incentive. With details of any property’s facilities and services at hand, we’re here to help you choose the perfect Select experience. Via the Internet Every Select hotel or resort is detailed at our extensive website www.selecthotels.com where you can check room availability at any property and instantly book your own accommodation. The site is constantly updated with the latest information on special rates and packages. s e l e c t h o t e l s . c o m Telephone New Zealand +64 3 315 7258 Address 208 Barbadoes Street Christchurch New Zealand Email us enquiries@selecthotels.com
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    10 www.selecthotels.com Select by experience ordestination There are many fine experiences awaiting you through Select Hotels & Resorts International. Visit www.selecthotels.com and select your perfect travel experience. Fine-tune your travel choice You’ll find detailed accommodation, activity and destination information including images and maps. Whether you wish to play golf, go fishing, enjoy a relaxing spa experience, head off down the ski slopes, or choose the most romantic honeymoon destination, you will find specific information on these and many more on the Select website. Whatever your choice www.selecthotels.com makes it easy. Book any Select hotel or resort, online and instantly Check room availability. Obtain up-to-the minute rate and special package information. Book with instant on-line confirmation. All major credit cards are accepted and you enjoy absolute security with SSL encrypted processing. Join the Select Travellers Club As a savvy traveller you want to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in travel. Become a member of the Select Travellers Club and be the first to find out about exclusive deals, events and packages with our monthly members e-newsletter. Subscribe – www.selecthotels.com
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    11 1. KimsBeach Hideaway, Toowoon Bay p16 1. The Golden Door Health Retreat − Elysia, Hunter Valley p17 3. Meadowlake Lodge, Milton p18 4. McAlpine House & Captain Kennedy House, Old Broome p19 5. Alamanda Resort & Spa, Palm Cove p20 6. The Mansion Hotel & Spa, Werribee Park p21 7. Lindenderry Country House Hotel, Red Hill p22 8. Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel, Milawa p23 9. Hotel Pension Grimus, Mount Buller p24 10. Kanagroo Island Wilderness Retreat, Kangaroo Island p25 Broome Australia Perth Adelaide Canberra Brisbane Sydney Sydney Melbourne Alice Springs Coral Sea Torres Strait Gulf of Carpentaria Tropic of Capricorn Great Australian Bight Southern Ocean Indian Ocean Tasman Sea Timor Sea Darwin Cairns 4 5 10 6 9 3 8 7 2 1 Hobart
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    12 New Zealand Hawke’s Bay TasmanSea Auckland Whangerei Hamilton Rotorua New Plymouth Napier Greymouth Christchurch Queenstown Queenstown SOUTH ISLAND NORTH ISLAND Oamaru Timaru Dunedin Invercargill Blenheim Wanganui Nelson Wellington Hastings Palmerston North 4 2 3 6 9 13 11 12 8 1,10 7 5 1. Select Suites II Centro, Christchurch p27 2. Lake Karapiro Lodge p28 3. Mangapapa Petit Hotel, Hawke’s Bay p29 4. Kourawhero Country Estate, North Auckland p30 5. Museum Hotel, Wellington p31 6. Old Saint Mary’s Convent p32 Vineyard Estate, Blenheim 7. Select Hotel d’Urville, Blenheim, p33 8. Select Braemar Lodge & Spa, Hanmer Springs p34 9. Grasmere Lodge, Arthur’s Pass p35 10. Select Level 22, Christchuch p36 11. Millbrook Resort, Queenstown p37 12. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel p38 13. Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau p39
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    13 1. Triple TwoSilom, Bangkok, Thailand p40 2. Veranda Resort and Spa, Hua Hin, Thailand p41 3. Andaman White Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand p42 4. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale, Phuket, Thailand p43 5. Crown Lanta Resort & Spa, Thailand p44 6. Siloso Beach Resort, Sentosa, Singapore p45 4 3 5 6 2 1 Da Nang Nha Trang Ho Chi Minh Bangkok Phuket Phuket Kuala Lumpur Singapore Palembang Bandar Seri Begawan Sandakan Balikpapan Pontianak Phnom Penh NORTH ISLAND Andaman Sea Gulf of Thailand Straits of Malaca Indian Ocean South China Sea NORTH ISLAND Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Malaysia Sumatra Borneo
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    14 RUSSIA NORTH KOREA 1. Aditya Resort,Galle, Sri Lanka p47 2. Theva Residency, Kandy, Sri Lanka p48 3. Galle Face Hotel − Regency Wing, Colombo, Sri Lanka p49 4. Saman Villas, Bentota, Sri Lanka p50 5. Face Beijing, Beijing, China p51 6. Kayumanis Nanjing, Private Villa & Spa, Nanjinh, China p52 7. 88 Xintiandi, Shanghai, China p53 8. Buddha Zen Hotel, Chengdu, China p54 9. Hotel Wind, Xiamen, China p55 10. Royal Takitumu Villas, Cook Islands p57 11. Toberua Island Resort, Fiji p58 12. Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia p59 13. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia p60 3 10 6 5 7 13 11 12 4 1 Tiruchchirappalli Beijing Tianjin Dalian Seoul Weihai Kwangju Qingdao Zaozhuang Xuzhou Huainan Nantong Shanghai Nanjing Hangzhou Wuhan Shaoxing Zhengzhou Jinan Zibo Tai’an P’yongyang Madurai Jaffna Trincomalee Kandy Colombo India Sri Lanka China South Korea Galle Fiji Cook Islands French Polynesia 2 Chengdu Xiamen 8 9
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    15 A U ST R A L I A From the Red Centre to endless ocean shores, a continent of contrasts – ancient and modern
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    16 NORFOLK Island pinesframe your beach house. Visitors to Kims Beach Hideaway often remark that being here is like stepping into another world. The reality is an exclusive and enchanting seaside hideaway on the Central Coast, only 90 minutes’ drive north from Sydney. Family-owned and operated, Kims has been here since 1886 on the sweep of golden sand that is Toowoon Bay. There are 34 modern air conditioned bungalows – each architecturally designed with their own private sundeck – where the interiors are rich with red cedar timbers, Persian rugs, granite and marble tiles in the luxurious bathrooms. Meanwhile, at your door is a world of whipbird-song and a lush hillside jungle of palms, hibiscus and century-old pines. Privacy and tranquility are constants, whether you are enjoying the view from your own spa pool deck, private swimming pool or absorbed in a good book beside the open fire in Kims’ lounge. Guests return time and again not only for these butalso Kims’ legendary table. Competing for kudos with the architecture and ambience come breakfast, lunch and dinner – the chef- prepared, cornucopian buffets are irresistible. The extensive wine list is regularly updated to provide the very best from Australia and overseas. Later in the evening, just beyond your balcony is the moonlight sonata of the sea. Stepping into another world LOCATION: Only 90 minutes drive north of Sydney and 50 minutes drive south of Newcastle. General Managers/Proprietors: Peter and Diana Kershaw, Andrew and Maryjane Strachan Tariff: Per person per night from AU$360 including buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner daily plus pre-dinner canapés served in the cocktail lounge. Local taxes included. Reservations: see pages 8-9. T O O W O O N B A Y Kims Beach Hideaway PO Box 7001, Toowoon Bay New South Wales 2261, Australia T: +61 (0)2 4332 1566 F: +61 (0)2 4333 1544 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/kims
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    17 TOTAL balance andrelaxation are just a short drive from the frenetic pace of Sydney. Set on a hilltop in the Hunter Valley, reflecting stunning views across the Brokenback mountain range and picturesque vineyards are 74 elegant one, two or three bedroom villas designed to inspire tranquillity. Australia’s most stylish health retreat and a multi-award winner as Australia’s Best Spa, Elysia offers independent retreat stays from two nights, or program retreats from five days for complete harmony and restoration. The signature 5-day residential program combines health and wellness activities, exercise and fitness, complemented by health education and nutritious gourmet spa cuisine to inspire lifestyle changes. Holistic therapies, luxurious spa treatments and optional activities fill your days; from sunrise meditation to Tai Chi and countryside walks, the scheduled activities vary daily. An oasis of rejuvenation, Elysia features Australia’s largest and most luxurious spa. As the only world-class purpose-built health retreat in the country, this exquisite ‘sanctuary of repair’ features 26 wet and dry treatment rooms, a 25m heated indoor lap pool, outdoor exercise pool, tennis, sauna and spa pools, indoor activity centre with basketball court, theatre, lounge, library and fitness centre. A picture of health LOCATION: 90 minutes drive north west of Sydney. General Manager. Melissa Ingram Tariff: From AU$515 per person per night (single share), includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, activity classes, education- al seminars, wellness assessment and selected spa treatments. Reservations: see pages 8-9. H U N T E R V A L L E Y The Golden Door Health Retreat – Elysia Thompsons Road, Pokolbin New South Wales 2320, Australia T: +61 (0)2 4993 8500 F: +61 (0)2 4993 8599 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/goldendoor
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    318 Wilfords Lane,Milton New South Wales 2538, Australia T: +61 (0)2 4455 7722 F: +61 (0) 2 4455 7733 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/meadowlake Proprietors: Diana and Peter Falloon Tariff: From AU$240 per room per night for two people, including full breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea and canapés before dinner. Reservations: see pages 8-9. LOCATION: 200km from Sydney Airport or 3 hours drive south of Sydney. 2.5 hours drive from Canberra. ON the south coast of New South Wales, just three hours from Sydney, lies the historic town of Milton – now listed on the National Trust – with its unique galleries and antique stores, village-style cafes and neighbouring beaches. Three kilometres away is the exclusive five star, multi-award winning countryside retreat, Meadowlake Lodge. Sophisticated in style, intimate in charm and surrounded by 100 acres of tranquil pastures and woodlands, Meadowlake Lodge offers three spacious rooms, each beautifully and individually designed with original artwork, and private verandah. With expansive views across immaculate gardens and lakes, the sweet song of an abundant bird life is yet another highlight to enjoy; the black swans, pelicans, cranes, pukekos and spoonbills as much ‘at home’ as you’re likely to feel. Included with each stay is a sumptuous breakfast and traditional afternoon tea enjoyed for the fresh country taste of local produce and ambient dining room or alfresco settings. From Milton to Mollymook, discover historic houses, guided walks through Morton National Park, the challenge of Pigeon House Mountain and championship golf at Hilltop. A collection of pristine white sand beaches with the coast’s clearest waters will ensure you get your feet wet. Scenic South Coast for a countryside retreat M I LT O N Meadowlake Lodge 18
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    19 THE century-old homein ‘old Broome’ is the legacy of Master Pearler, Captain Herbert Kennedy. Today their old-world charm and sense of history are combined with the understated elegance, relaxed style and unsurpassed personal service of Pinctada Hotels & Resorts. McAlpine House has been transformed to an award-winning boutique hotel with just eight rooms – each with its own style and private outdoor escape. Here, a sense of space and escape is blended with a feel of intimacy and serenity. The historic home features intimate nooks and enchanting dinning settings - by the swimming pools, on the covered verandahs and among the lush, tropical gardens. Create your own world among the original artwork and decor reflecting the unique colours and textures of Kimberley. Or step outside to explore the wonder, beauty and contrasts of Broome’s azure water, sweeping white beaches, distinctive red earth and eclectic culture. Here, you’ll find personal moments, endless horizons. Relaxed elegance and old-world charm LOCATION: 10 minutes drive from Broome Airport. Manager: Robert Harris Tariff: McAlpine House rooms and suites from AU$250 to AU$800 per night. Includes return airport transfers, laundry service and breakfast daily. Not suitable for children under 16. Min. two nights. Tariff: Captain Kennedy House from AU$2,000 per night, sleeping up to 10 guests. Min. five nights. Reservations see pages 8-9. B R O O M E McAlpine House 55 Herbert Street, Broome Western Australia 6725, Australia T: +61 (0) 8 9191 3886 F: +61 (0) 8 9192 3887 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/mcalpine
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    1 Veivers Road PalmCove QLD 4872 T: +61 7 4055 3000 palmcove@lancemore.com.au www.selecthotels.com/alamanda Tariff: Rooms from NZ$222 per night, breakfast is available. Reservations see pages 8-9 LOCATION: 30 minutes drive from Cairns International Airport and Kuranda Scenic Railway. The Daintree Rainforest is a 1-hour drive away. WAKE up at the Pinnacle of Palm Cove Accommodation. Unequalled in its prime absolute beachfront position the envy of all other resorts Alamanda Palm Cove brings out the explorer in you. The resort is located at the gateway to the world’s largest living coral reef and oldest living rainforest. Snorkel or dive to experience dazzling marine life at the Great Barrier Reef or discover ancient cultural trails across the Daintree Rainforest. Then relax after your adventures at the only absolute beachfront resort in the village of PalmCove. Providing large apartment style accommodation in 1, 2 or 3 Bedroom suites overlooking the Palm fringed beach of the Great Barrier Reef or and the tropical gardens and resort swimming pools. The multi award winning Day Spa is an experience not to be missed or forgotten. Relax and enjoy being pampered by the attentive therapists on each day of your holiday. Once you discover Alamanda Palm Cove you will be definitely be wanting to return again Expect the unexpected and book your next holiday at Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore.Pinnacle of Palm Cove accommodation PA L M C O V E Q U E E N S L A N D Alamanda Resort & Spa 20
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    THE Mansion Hotel& Spa at Werribee Park is one of Victoria’s most popular destinations, and there are many reasons why. Dating back to the 1870s, the illustrious Italianate mansion, with 10 acres of spectacular manicured gardens and historic seminary, are all perfectly tied together by the hotel and spa; there is beauty in every detail. Offering contemporary accommodation with garden views. It features a day spa, an indoor swimming pool and a European restaurant. Guests can take a walk in the peaceful surroundings of the lovely gardens, or soak up the atmosphere around the open fire of the library. A range of beauty therapies are available at The Spa. Joseph’s Restaurant and Bar offers modern European cuisine and an extensive wine list featuring many premium varieties. It features beautiful views of Werribee Park. Historic elegance and contemporary luxury LOCATION: Mansion Hotel & Spa at Werribee Park is located next to the historic Chirnside Mansion. Werribee’s Open Range Zoo and the National Equestrian Centre are each a 3-minute drive away. Tariff: Rooms from NZ$284 per night, breakfast is avaibale. Reservations see pages 8-9. W E R R I B E E V I C TO R I A Mansion Hotel & Spa K Rd, Werribee Victoria T: + 61 3 9731 4000 reservations@mansionhotel.com.au www.selecthotels.com/mansion 21
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    142 Arthurs SeatRoad, Red Hill Victoria, 3937 Australia T: +61 (0)3 5989 2933 F: +61 (0)3 5989 2936 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/lindenderry LOCATION: 1 hour drive south east of Melbourne. BETWEEN the hills and valleys of Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula – famed for its sprawling 200km coastline, fashionable beaches, galleries, golf courses and vineyards – the award-winning Lindenderry is for those who appreciate beautiful things. Just 60 minutes from Melbourne, close to Port Phillip and Western Port Bays, it’s here that your spirits will soar with mazes and gardens to explore, winemakers and farmers to visit and artists and cafes to enjoy. There are strawberries to pick and antiques to collect, dolphins to swim with and fish to catch. You may even find ‘treasure’ at Victoria’s oldest community market. Within the beautiful Lindenderry estate are 40 elegant rooms with large feature windows and views across 30 acres of perfected gardens and vineyards with private orchard, sunken garden, tree-fringed lake and manicured lawns. For a sense of wellbeing there is the Endota day spa, games room with billiards, enclosed pool and sauna, tennis courts, mountain bikes and walking tracks. Lounges with open fires and Lindenderry’s own award-winning Pinot and Chardonnay wines are made for relaxing. A Victorian winner, this ‘winery with full convention facilities’ features four meeting rooms for 15 to 200 guests, private syndicate areas and lounges, a private licensed dining room and vineyard, along with award-winning dining at The Linden Tree Restaurant. The magic of the Mornington Peninsula R E D H I L L Lindenderry Country House Hotel 22 Chief Executive Officer: Julian Clark Tariff: From AU$295 per room, per night. Suites from AU$550 per room per night. Inclusive of full country breakfast. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    INVictoria’s Milawa gourmetregion, surrounded by some of the oldest and most diverse wine regions of Australia, the luxurious Lindenwarrah is an easy 2½ hours’ drive from Melbourne. With 40 impeccable, individually-styled rooms, one is instantly impressed by the sophisticated style, eclectic mix of fine arts and architectural elegance of this countryside manor. Its expansive vineyard, set in park- styled gardens, sunny courtyards and soothing fountains are as serene as it is ambient. The spa therapy, heated outdoor pool and library with games give you space to unwind; for time shared, enjoy picnic hampers, bike hire and lounges with open fireplaces. Lindenwarrah’s own wine is another highlight. Meeting and syndicate rooms, formal and recreational lounges and roof top terrace with courtyard make this an inspired event destination for up to 80 guests. The alpine landscape is ideal for skiing, fishing, bush walking and horse riding. Brown Brothers Vineyard, across from Lindenwarrah, is open for cellar door tastings, and Blue Ox Blueberry Farm, award-winning Olive Shop, Milawa Mustards, Cheese Factory and Whitehead’s Mead & Honey will have you returning home with more than just memories. For so many reasons, the King Valley region is a destination to be enjoyed year round.A King Valley feast LOCATION: Near Wangaratta in North East Victoria, 250km north of Melbourne and 60km south of Albury Wodonga. M I L A W A Lindenwarrah Country House Hotel 23 General Manager: Amanda Trevena Tariff: From AU$299 per room, per night. Suites from AU$375 per night inclusive of a full country breakfast. Reservations see pages 8-9. Milawa-Bobinawarrah Road, Milawa Victoria 3678, Australia T: +61 (0)3 5720 5777 F: +61 (0)3 5720 5700 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/lindenwarrah
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    LOCATION: 3 hours’drive north from Melbourne. MOUNT Buller is one of Australia’s most impressive ski areas and home to some of the country’s most challenging runs. The finest accommodation here is Hotel Pension Grimus, renowned for more than just its guest rooms, facilities and perfect location right beside the ski trail – the main drawcard of this beautiful mountain retreat is its warmth and friendly atmosphere. Your hosts Hans and Lotte Grimus are snowfield legends famous for their Austrian-style hospitality; Hans even has a ski-lift named after him. Awarded ‘Best Australian Alpine Accommodation’ in 2006, Pension Grimus offers luxurious, spacious and well-appointed guest rooms and apartments with en-suite bathrooms (most have spas) and generously large beds. In the sauna and spa complex you’ll find a refreshing plunge pool. Everything you need, including ski hire, is here. The hotel has an absolute ski in/ski out location next to the lifts and snow sports school – simply step out the door to a great day’s skiing. There’s more than a hint of Tyrolean atmosphere in the cocktail bar, which boasts a huge range of schnapps, while the award- winning restaurant welcomes you with an open fire. Austrian culinary specialties share the menu with other delectable international fare. Pension Grimus is ideal for a romantic weekend for two or the annual family ski holiday. A Tyrolean touch in the antipodean alps M O U N T B U L L E R Hotel Pension Grimus 24 224 Breathtaker Road, Mount Buller Victoria 3723, Australia T: +61 (0)3 5777 6396 F: +61 (0) 3 5777 6127 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/pensiongrimus Proprietors: Lotte and Hans Grimus Tariff: Spa Rooms from AU$275 per night, including full breakfast. Apartments from AU$490 per night, accommodation only. Tariffs include local taxes. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    THIS is oneof the earth’s last unspoilt natural refuges; a ‘zoo without walls’ where the native animals roam freely, the beaches, including Australia’s best remain pristine, the bushland untouched. Beautiful Kangaroo Island is one of Australia’s largest islands, more than one third National Park and seven times the size of Singapore. On its south coast and close to many of the Island’s major attractions is the eco-friendly Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat. Unique in its position at the entrance to the Flinders Chase National Park – the Island’s most popular destination – you’ll see the amazing land formations of the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Seal Bay, Kelly Hill Caves, Hanson Bay Beaches and Vivonne Bay are also close by. Enjoy local wine, award-winning sheeps milk cheeses, pure Ligurian honey, and the freshest of seafood. Take home a souvenir of delicate handcrafted glassware. Spend a day at the races at Kingscote. The locals are renowned for their friendliness. See koalas in their native trees and platypus pools, echidnas and goannas on bushwalks or guided tours. Watched from the dining room or private deck of each of the 20 guest suites, (34 total rooms) even the wallabies and possums gather for a sunset char. A natural temptation LOCATION: 85 kilometres from Kingscote Airport; 16km off the coast of South Australia and 30 minute direct flight from Adelaide. K A N G A R O O I S L A N D Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat 25 General Manager: Michael & Kim Veal Tariff: Courtyard Suites from AU$245 per night inclusive of continental breakfast. Reservations see pages 8-9. Lot 1 South Coast Road, Flinders Chase via Kingscote South Australia 5223, Australia T: +61 (0)8 8559 7275 F: +61 (0)8 8559 7377 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/kiwr
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    N E WZ E A L A N D Two islands, one intriguing land of breathtaking vistas and natural charm 26
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    IN S PI R E D by the rich earthy colours, architecture and warm hospitality of the Mediterranean, Select Suites Christchurch offers spacious apartment style accommodation close to the centre of the city. Select Suites Christchurch offers spacious apartment style accommodation for the discerning traveller, and enjoys a premium location in central Christchurch. The hotel sits opposite the Christchurch Town Hall and next door to the Convention Centre. Take a two-minute stroll across Victoria Square, and you’re right in the heart of the city. Select Suites Christchurch is a high quality 4 star plus star self-contained accommodation property, comprising 52 spacious two-bedroom suites. Designed around a central courtyard, the hotel’s elegant architecture and rich earthy tones take their inspiration from the Mediterranean. Whether you are staying in Christchurch for a night or for a month, Select Suites Christchurch is designed for the traveller who appreciates quality, space, comfort, and the convenience of full apartment facilities.Central city luxury Opening Late 2015 LOCATION: Central Christchurch 27 CHRISTCHURCH Select Suites Il Centro Rates subject to seasonality and availability. Local taxes included. Reservations see pages 8-9. 87/89 Kilmore St Christchurch Central Christchurch 8144 T: +64 3 315 7258 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/ilcentro
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    LA K EKarapiro Lodge seduces with its exceptional location and refinement. An architectural masterpiece, this purposebuilt, authentic Edwardian Mansion captures the essence of yesteryear with all the trappings of the 21st century! It radiates warmth and elegance throughout and is meticulously finished to the highest standards. A choice of dining environments, personalized service and a great wine list complement the cuisine. The ground-floor Lakeview Suites exude comfort and intimacy with spectacular views of the lake and Mt Maungatautari. Each opens to a private veranda with direct access to the gardens. The upper-floor Signature Suites have breath- taking 360° views over the lake and surrounding rich lush countryside and are the epitome of opulence! Located in the centre of the North Island, Lake Karapiro and the bountiful Waikato has something for everyone including some of the best cycle and walking trails, trout fishing, golf and a host of traditional tourist attractions such as Rotorua, Taupo and Waitomo Caves. Surf beaches on both the East and West coasts of the country are within an hour’s drive of Lake Karapiro, or maybe you would prefer to stay and savour the comfort of the Lodge with its open log fires, sauna and Jacuzzi! Lake Karapiro Lodge is the most intimate of the boutique Lodges in the region and offers the best of the Waikato and the best of New Zealand hospitality. A boutique New Zealand Lodge LOCATION: 20kms South of Cambridge WAIKATO Lake Karapiro Lodge 1829F State Highway 1 RD1 Tirau ZIP 3484 Waikato, New Zealand T: +64 7 823 7414 F: +64 7 823 7219 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/karapiro Tariff:Poolside Barn from NZ$275 per night - includes breakfast (based on 2 persons). Ground-floor Lakeview Suites NZ$550 per night room only (based on 2 persons) Rates subject to seasonality and availability. Local taxes included. Reservations see pages 8-9.28
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    AS New Zealand’soldest wine region, Hawke’s Bay is also recognised as one of the country’s most diverse experiences. In addition to discovering over 40 cellar doors, highlights include golfing at Cape Kidnappers, exploring the Art Deco architectural heritage of nearby Napier or fishing for trout in crystalline streams. Mangapapa Petit Hotel sits amid the abundance of vineyards, orchards and gardens. A recent transformation of this gracious 1885 homestead has resulted in a boutique hotel offering a confluence of fine accommodation with an exceptional dining experience. Seating just 24 guests, the elegant Miyano restaurant is the passion of Executive Chef Kazutomo Miyano, who creates a daily changing menu of French-inspired cuisine. The freshest produce is harnessed for his five course degustation menus, married with an impressive wine list of the region’s finest labels. Guests may choose from the exquisite Mangapapa Suite, Executive Suites or Cottage Rooms. Each guest room exemplifies elegant sophistication, enhanced by modern touches including LCD TV and broadband internet. A gloriously sun-filled conservatory together with pool, spa and sauna provide relaxation. You can explore with an experienced Wine Guide who will take you on a personal discovery of the region’s best vineyards. Guided trout fishing and hot air ballooning are also available. An abundance of refined pleasures LOCATION: Hawke’s Bay, 5 minutes from Hastings and 15 minutes from Napier on New Zealand’s North Island. HAWKE’S BAY Mangapapa Petit Hotel 466 Napier Road, Havelock North, 4157 New Zealand T: +64 (0)6 878 3234 F: +64 (0)6 878 1214 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/mangapapa General Manager: Kenichi Uematsu Tariff: Room and suite rates per person per night from NZ$397 to NZ$2300 inclusive of breakfast and use of all lodge facilities. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 29
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    KOURAWHERO is apeaceful and luxurious country estate that sits at the top of a valley, overlooking picturesque farmland with expansive views of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Located a comfortable one hour drive north of Auckland’s CBD, nestled in a private, bush clad estate, Kourawhero Country Estate is a peaceful and luxurious country lodge offering supreme New Zealand hospitality. Relax and enjoy the indulgent accommodation, superb hospitality and intimate meeting rooms of Kourawhero Country Estate. All set in the peaceful surroundings of the Matakana Coast Wine Region. Peace and luxury LOCATION: One hour north of Auckland. 8 kilometre south west of Warkworth township. AUCKLAND Kourawhero Country Estate 471 Wyllie Rd, Kourawhero, Warkworth, North Auckland T: +64 9 422 3376 F: +64 9 422 3191 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/kourawheroReservations: see pages 8-9. 30
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    THE Museum Hotelis pure luxury located in the centre of Wellington city opposite Wellington’s stunning harbour and New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa. The hotel is a short stroll to Courtenay Place, Wellington’s lively entertainment precinct, the vibrant waterfront and to Oriental Parade’s promenade and beach. The spacious and beautiful lobby features opulent décor, two limited edition MV Augusta motorcycles and a bar/cafe. Hippopotamus, the hotel’s award-winning in-house restaurant offers harbour views and French-style cuisine by Laurent Loudeac. Alongside traditional hotel studios, the Museum Hotel offers apartment-style suites featuring exquisitely appointed bathrooms with luxurious bathtubs for two; the kitchens are equipped with European fittings including espresso machines and washer/dryers. On-site leisure facilities include a well- equipped fitness centre, sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool and Cathy Davys Hair Design and Day Spa. Being a locally and privately-owned hotel, the Museum Hotel offers a more personalised service and an interesting interior, including an extensive and vibrant art collection along with the reception staff being dressed by a young local Wellington designer, Alexandra Owen. The Museum Hotel is perfectly suited for both corporate and leisure guests.Masterpiece on the harbour LOCATION: 8 kilometres fromWellington International A irport. W E L L I N G TO N Museum Hotel 90 Cable Street Wellington, 6011 New Zealand T: +64 (0)4 802 8900 F: +64 (0)4 802 8909 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/museum Owner: Chris Parkin Tariff: Studios from NZ$235 per night. Suites (one and two bedroom) from NZ$268 per night. Local taxes included. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 31
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    Old St Mary’sConvent Vineyard Estate is as special Marlborough accommodation and idyllic wedding venue - where you will quickly become enchanted. The Victorian style convent has been lovingly restored to provide luxury accommodation which presides over the estate’s 60 acres of parklike gardens, expansive vineyards and surrounding olive groves set in New Zealand’s premier wine region of Marlborough. The accommodation at Old St. Mary’s features authentic touches that let you experience its unique history whilst providing five star modern luxuries. The carefully collected antiques, Victorian furnishings and stained-glass windows are some of the little details that make this luxury Blenheim accommodation such a special place and help set the scene as a venue for beautiful Marlborough weddings. The vast manicured lawns and many gardens meander down to a lake where you can enjoy the abundant bird life or stroll to the vegetable garden, which includes homegrown fruit, berries, tomatoes and free range eggs, which all feature in our freshly cooked breakfast. Evenings relaxing on the veranda, enjoying the peace and ambience of the Estate and the views over vineyards with a glass of Old St Mary’s wine are the perfect way to end a day of travels in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Heritage charm in Marlborough LOCATION: 10 minute drive from Blenheim or 20-25 minutes from Picton on Rapaura Road. MARLBOROUGH Old St Mary’s Convent and Vineyard Estate Rapaura Road, RD 3 Blenheim, Marlborough, NZ T: +64 3 570 5700 M: 021 028 58041 retreat@convent.co.nz www.selecthotels.com/stmarys Owner Manager: NA Tariff: Rooms from NZ$600 per night, inclusive of local taxes. Breakfast is included. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 32
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    LOCATED in theheart of Blenheim and built in the 1920’s with an art deco style, Hotel D’Urville is the Old Public Trust Building. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and an onsite award winning restaurant offering a la carte dining as well as a superb selection of local and international wines and cocktails. Select Hotel D’urville is a 10-minute drive from Marlborough Airport. Cloudy Bay is a 15-minute drive away. The eleven room boutique hotel has been created for modern people who crave something original, different, magical. No two rooms are alike and the individual flavour of each is captured in an eclectic mix of four-poster beds, exotic fabrics and antiques. Each room offers heating, a minibar, a fridge and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The boutique hotel features a column façade, a grand staircase and high ceilings. Other facilities on offer include airport transfers, bicycle rental, a guest laundry and free parking. This beautiful acommodation also boasts a re- nowned seafood restaurant, Finz, and an iconic bar featuring the pride of Marlborough’s boutique beer. History and style in the heart of Blenheim LOCATION: By car From Picton - 25 minutes, Nelson - 2 hours, Christchurch - 5 hours. By air From Wellington – 25 minutes, Christchurch – 50 minutes. M A R L B O R O U G H Select Hotel D’Urville 32 Queen Street Blenheim, New Zealand T: +64 3 577 9945 F: +64 3 577 9946 hotel@durville.com www.selecthotels.com/durville Owners: Tony Lawrence Tariff: Suites from NZ$195 per person per night low reason. Based on double occuancy, including light breakfast. Local taxes included. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 33
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    AMIDST the breathtakinglandscapes of the South Island, 380 metres above sea level lies the magical Braemar Lodge, beautifully designed to reflect the nearby healing waters of Hanmer Springs and the quaint Hanmer Springs Village. The newest luxury lodge in the alpine pacific triangle, the 24 open-plan king suites offer unparalleled service, comfort and style, breathtaking views from your private balcony (many with hot tub), flaming gas fire and double spa. A fresh local menu, organic fare and large cellar of local wines are to be enjoyed in the Altitude Restaurant or alfresco. Two function spaces and unique rotunda room offer facilities for conferences and incentives, intimate weddings, social gatherings and round table events. Discover the 70 vineyards of the Waipara wine region, Lake Sumner nature walks, horse-riding, mountain bike trails, two nearby winter ski fields, white-water rafting, trout fishing and rejuvenation at the award-winning Hanmer thermal pools. In the main lodge, the spa offers a range of beauty, body massage and facial treatments plus sauna, gym and steam rooms. New Zealand’s Alpine great outdoors LOCATION: 125km to Christchurch International Airport, 90 minutes’ drive north of Christchurch, en route from Marlborough, Kaikoura or the beautiful West Coast. Arrive by car, helicopter or chauffeured limousine. HAN M ER SP R I NG S Select Braemar Lodge & Spa 283 Medway Road Hanmer Springs, 7360 New Zealand T: +64 (0)3 315 7555 F: +64 (0)3 315 7595 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/braemar General Manager: Tony Balch Tariff: Suites and Spa Suites from NZ$380 per night Reservations: see pages 8-9. 34
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    THE Southern Alpsare New Zealand at its best. Nestled here in the mountains of the South Island, historic Grasmere Lodge is a country retreat of unrivalled charm and distinction. This traditional New Zealand high country station (ranch), set amid 2500-metre peaks, is a haven for those in need of relaxation and a wonderland for anyone seeking adventure. The original wing of Grasmere Lodge was built of limestone in 1858. A previous owner, David MacLeod, wrote several books here that made the property and region famous. The Lodge has been extended to create a memorable retreat with 12 rooms, housing just 24 guests amid comforts that include a Jacuzzi in each en-suite bathroom. A stay at Grasmere is a sojourn to savour, from its memorable cuisine – especially the local meat and game – and wines to its pampering spa and the high country excursions. Horse-riding, skiing and heli-skiing, hunting with guides, hiking and farm tours are readily available. The lodge has its own tennis court and croquet lawn, as well as kayaks and mountain bikes. Try fly-fishing at one of the five lakes and rivers in the vicinity. For the discerning guest, Grasmere Lodge offers the highest level of hospitality amid a wild and inspiring landscape. At home amid high country history LOCATION: 120 km west of Christchurch. ARTHUR’S PASS Grasmere Lodge State Highway 73 near Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand T: +64 (0)3 318 8407 F: +64 (0)3 818 8263 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/grasmere General Manager: Tom Butler Tariff: Rooms, Junior Suites and Suites from NZ$622 to NZ$920 per person per day, including full breakfast, five-course dinner plus cocktail hour and 90 minute 4WD farm tour. Local taxes excluded. Reservations see pages 8-9. 35
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    Select Level 22Christchurch is located at the top of the newly renovated Pacific Tower building on Gloucester Street in Christchurch’s centre city. Conveniently located next to Cathedral Junction and across from scenic New Regent Street, Level 22 puts the best of Christchurch within your reach. Amenities include: l Six bedrooms l Ensuite bathrooms l Two kitchen and living areas l Laundry facilities l Gym access l Secure access l Available wifi internet l Available cleaning and room services Pacific Tower was one of the only tall buildings in Christchurch to withstand the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Replacement links in the building’s structure following the earthquakes reinforced its safety. Access to level 22 is secured by passkey at two consecutive access points to ensure prviacy. Experience the height of luxury in the heart of Christchurch. Ultimate Christchurch experience LOCATION: Central Christchurch and only 10 minutes away from the international airport. CHRISTCHURCH Select Level 22 Pacific Tower, 166 Gloucester Street Christchurch, New Zealand T: +64 (0) 3 365 0892 info@luxuryaccommodationchristchurch.co.nz www.selecthotels.com/level22 Hotel owner: Equity Trust Pacific Tariff: POA Reservations: see pages 8-9. 36
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    WHEN Bill Clintonstayed at Millbrook Resort he spent practically every daylight hour on its championship golf course. Few resorts anywhere are as spectacularly located as Millbrook near the South Island mecca of Queenstown. Surrounded by snowy peaks, Millbrook revels in 200 hectares of glorious space in a sunny valley near the outskirts of the picturesque gold-mining settlement of Arrowtown. With so many guest activities this recreational paradise can rightfully describe itself as New Zealand’s leading lifestyle resort. Your choice of accommodation ranges from the spacious rooms of the French provincial themed Village Inn and the beautifully appointed Villa Suites, all with emperor-sized beds, to fully self-contained Cottages and Fairway Homes with extensive outdoor living areas and stunning views. Millbrook’s pampering day spa offers a full range of treatments, while the fully-equipped fitness centre includes a 25-metre indoor heated pool. A variety of excellent dining is, of course, part of the Millbrook experience. When it’s time to step out, the ski slopes of Coronet Peak in winter, the thrilling Shotover River and cosmopolitan Queenstown offer a heady cocktail of adrenalin sports and nightlife. Year-round, the more tranquil joys here include fly-fishing, hiking, visiting wineries and art galleries or taking a four-wheel-drive excursion into “Lord of the Rings” terrain.Lord of the Greens LOCATION: 20km north from Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN Millbrook Resort Malaghans Road, Arrowtown Queenstown, New Zealand T: +64 (0)3 441 7000 F: +64 (0)3 441 7007 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/millbrook Managing Director: Gota Ishii Tariff: Village Inn Rooms from NZ$265 per night, Villa Suites from NZ$335 per night, 2-bedroom Villas from NZ$495 per night and multi-room Fairway Homes from NZ$900 per night. Tariffs include local taxes. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 37
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    IN the centreof New Zealand’s adventure capital, you will find a sophisticated South Island escape to get your heart racing. From jet boats and bungy jumping to ski fields and wine trails, it is here you’ll find so many reasons to fall in love with Queenstown. A destination of natural beauty – where the Southern Alps frame every vantage and the waters of Lake Wakatipu sparkle – the city’s ‘pulse’ is rejuvenating and cosmopolitan. At its heart, just two minutes from the many shops, restaurants and cafes that Queenstown is famous for, the exclusive Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel is as breathtaking as its surrounding mountain views. Set between Queenstown’s favourite landmarks, a ride on the scenic Gondola is just a two-minute walk from the hotel, the edge of Lake Wakatipu is just a five-minute walk, and the base of Coronet Peak ski fields is just an eight minutes’ drive. Eco-friendly and architecturally designed, the urban chic signature of this boutique 19-room hotel is expressed in the most stylish appointments, décor and original artwork by iconic New Zealand designers. Kitchenettes, underfloor heating, complimentary wireless internet and state-of- the-art home automation are standard in all spacious guest rooms. Complimentary pre-dinner drinks and canapés served in the lounge cap off each quality Queenstown day. Pure inspiration in Queenstown LOCATION: 10 minutes by car from Queenstown International Airport. QUEENSTOWN Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel 21 Robins Road Queenstown, 9300 New Zealand T: +64 (0)3 441 8441 F: +64 (0)4 441 8451 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/queenstownpark Host/Manager: John Etheridge and Donna Fallon Tariff: From NZ$400 per room per night inclusive of accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and canapés. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 38
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    FIORDLAND: the nameconjures thoughts of peaceful Sounds, cradled in the weathered hands of soaring mountains. Millions of years in the making, Fiordland World Heritage area is at the very heart of a New Zealand South Island wilderness experience. Hosts Ron and Robynne Peacock created Fiordland Lodge as a luxurious reinterpretation of nature. Their aim was to create a lodge experience that showcases nature and at the same time tames its rugged beauty for the discerning traveller. Nature’s lexicon is expressed in the design of the Lodge. Glass captures the panoramic view and in turn reflects the waters of Lake Te Anau; stone walls grow from the Fiordland soil as if placed by nature and the extensive use of local timbers lends texture and authenticity. Guests can choose from en-suite lodge accommodation or two-bedroom log cabins – ideal for families or small groups. At the heart, the Great Hall is an inspirational space to indulge in the Lodge’s dining experience. Te Anau is the gateway to Milford and Doubtful Sounds and the Fiordland National Park. For Robynne, Fiordland was her childhood backyard and Ron, once a National Park ranger for 25 years, is now the Lodge’s fishing guide. Together their passion and experience inspire guests to consider guided walking, fishing and bird watching tours to touch the soul of this natural wonder.Forging a Fiordland romance LOCATION: 5 kms north of Te Anau on the road to Milford Sound. TE ANAU Fiordland Lodge 472 Te Anau Milford Hightway PO Box 196, TE Anau, New Zealand 9640 T: +64 (0)3 249 7832 F: +64 (0)3 249 7449 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/fiordland Proprietors & Hosts: Ron and Robynne Peacock Tariff: Lodge room per couple from NZ$580 to NZ$880 per night inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast. Log cabin rates per couple from NZ$440 to NZ$640 per night inclusive of dinner, bed and breakfast. Local taxes included. Guided tours available. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 39
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    Triple Two Silomis an innovative and exclusive business class boutique hotel, providing high quality personalized service in a relaxed atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers. Choose from our 75 luxury rooms in two sizes: Deluxe Room 45 sqm. Or Junior Suite Room 60 sqm. Fully air-conditioned, rooms feature a pleasant blend of basic colours and sleek wooden floors, creating a comfortable atmosphere to relax in. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, DVD player and 3 free bottles of mineral water. Triple Two Silom has a free DVD rental list which guests may make use of. Guests also enjoy access to the outdoor pool and gym at next-door The Narai Hotel. Presenting a live band and extensive drink menu, Triple Two Restaurant & Bar offers a relaxed setting to enjoy Vietnamese Tapas and barbecue buffets. A free glass of wine is served to every guest who dines there. Being only 25 kilometers from Bangkok International Airport, you can take the airport limousine, airport shuttle bus, or even a public metered taxi, while the Hotel’s taxi also provides 24 hour service for your convenience and security. Innovative and exclusive boutique hotel LOCATION: Hua Lumphong Railway Station is 3 kilometers away and can be reached within a few minutes. A Skytrain Station is 1 kilometer away and can be reached within 10 minutes.Expressway entrances are just 1 kilometer from the hotel. BANGKOK THAILAND Triple Two Silom 222 Silom Road Bangkok 10500 Thailand T: + 662 627 2222 F: + 662 627 2300 boutique@tripletwosilom.com www.selecthotels.com/silom Tariff: Rooms from NZ$91 a night including breakfast. Reservations see pages 8-9. 41
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    PICTURE yourself relaxingin one of Asia’s loveliest beachfront spa resorts. Your day at the fine new Veranda Resort and Spa on Hua Hin’s Cha Am beach might begin with a front-row view of sunrise across the Gulf of Thailand. Or you might just sleep in before wandering down from your pool villa or deluxe room to see what the day promises? A fine breakfast, of course, followed perhaps by a swim, sailboarding, horse-riding or doing almost nothing at all. A signature spa treatment is a “must-do” for today if not tomorrow. Veranda Resort, nestled in lush gardens, offers a luxury collection of 13 pool villa suites and 84 spacious rooms. A checklist of its superlatives includes the infinity pool, svelte contemporary design, all day brasserie- style dining, a top kid’s club and a ruinously good spa. The big questions of the day could come down to which spa treatment to try? And how to dine – Western or Thai, starlit alfresco or moon-shaded? Spacious balconies, plunge pools, wireless internet, indolent daybeds and sea views to infinity; or perhaps an excursion to nearby Hua Hin town. These are among the many options at the lovely Veranda. As for the obligations? There are very few. We suggest a good book, another massage, a sundowner – and let the world go jump. Pleasure by design LOCATION: 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok International Airport or a 10-minute drive from Hua Hin Airport. HUA HIN THAILAND Veranda Resort and Spa 737/12 Mung Talay Road, Cha Am, Petchburi 76120, Thailand T: +66 (0)32 709 000 F: +66 (0)32 451 471 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/veranda Resort Manager: Mr Panit Boonyaratves Tariff: Rooms from THB3,600 to THB40,000 per night plus service charge and local taxes. Children under 12 years stay free when sharing with parents in the same room. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 4 2
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    43 NESTLED amidst rubberplantations and lush coconut groves in a secluded corner of Phuket, the Andaman White Beach Resort is a tranquil oasis, far from the madding crowd, yet within easy reach of shopping and nightlife. The resort spills down the hillside to greet a stretch of pristine white sand fringing a private cove on Nai Thon Noi Beach. Enjoy endless views over the Andaman Sea, amazing sunsets, fine dining, and soothing spa treatments. This is the perfect romantic destination for couples looking for that unforgettable experience. The resort exudes an air of romance and quiet warmth, offering a splendid escape with discreet understatement, and always with a smile. Relax by the pool; explore the tropical waters by snorkel and canoe or for the more adventurous take a diving class at the water sport centre. The resort also offers a fully equippedgym whilst some of the best golf courses in Phuket are within a 20-minute drive. Select from four dining options – delight at the traditional Tom Yam Thai, the classic MareBlue Corner or enjoy casual beachside at the bar and pizzeria. The resort offers exquisitely decorated rooms, villas and suites, many with Jacuzzi or private pools and most with ocean views from their private terraces. Come and experience one of the island’s most perfect white sand beaches and leave your footprints in the sand.Leave your footprints in our sand... LOCATION: 10 km from Phuket International airport and 40 minutes’ drive to Patong. PHUKET THAILAND Andaman White Beach Resort 28/8 Moo 4, Tambon Sakoo Amphur Thalang Phuket, 83110 Thailand T: +66 (0)7631 6300 F: +66 (0)7631 6399 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/andaman General Manager: Luciano Lazzarin Tariff: Seaview Room with outdoor Jacuzzi from THB5,500; Seaview Beachfront Villa with private pool from THB7,000; Suites, 2 bed with private plunge pool from THB25,000. Inclusions: Welcome drink, full buffet breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet. DVD and CD player in all rooms. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    THE elusive pleasuresof traditional Thai calm and elegance are often advertised and rarely found. Cordoned off from the crowds of Phuket is an exception, a true sanctuary of Thai style: Mom Tri’s Villa Royale. This is a haven for travellers tired of look-alike hotels and who want a genuine cultural experience. The Villa’s name echoes its royal heritage. It was once the private holiday compound of Mom Tri, a renowned Thai architect and artist. Mom Tri has retained that exclusive atmosphere of a privileged island of serenity set between Phuket’s two best beaches – Kata Noi and Kata Yai. Ready to swim? Skip the crowds and stroll down a private path to enjoy the classic tropical beach glamour that originally made Phuket famous. Every exquisite detail of furnishing, food, service and atmosphere at Mom Tri’s is a testament to its heritage of comfort and pleasure. The wine cellar has won Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence for four years. Mon Tri’s relaxed, breezy dining is famed for inspired gourmet innovations – perfect after a busy day of relaxing or conferencing. Then a final pleasure awaits – bedtime. The suites and villas are gorgeously ornamented with Thai art and craftsmanship. Room comforts include fluffy towels, DVD player with satellite TV, individual air- conditioning and complimentary wireless internet access in all rooms. LOCATION: 45 km from Phuket International Airport. PHUKET THAILAND Mom Tri’s Villa Royale 12 Kata Noi Road, Kata Noi Beach Phuket 83100, Thailand T: +66 (0)76 333 569 F: +66 (0)76 333 001 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/villaroyale General Manager: Adisak Pitukrojjananont Tariff: Suites and Villas from THB8,400 to THB28,000 per night plus service charge and local taxes. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 4 4 A sanctuary of Thai style
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    45 Crown Lanta Resort& Spa offers two private beaches, luxury accommodation, and extensive services. It is ideally situated on an elevated peninsula in Ko Lanta, offering views of the Andaman Sea. Designed in a modern Thai style with amazing sea views, rooms are clean, spacious and feature pool access or views. All rooms include full bathroom amenities, complimentary coffee/tea making facilities, and a fridge. Some facilities at Crown Lanta include restaurants and a bar, free mountain bikes, kayaks, snorkelling gear, and a fully- equipped gym. Internet connections are available in the lobby area. Guests can make use of transfers from the Airport in Krabi and shuttle transfers to Saladan centre (10 minute drive away) where shops, restaurants, convenience stores, and banks are located. Breathtaking view, unsurpassed tranquility LOCATION: Ko Lanta hotel is located by the sea, set on a private beach within a short distance of Kawkwang Beach, Klong Dao Beach, and Sala Dan Community School. Local attractions also include Sala Dan Pier and Long Beach. KOH LANTA THAILAND Crown Lanta Resort & Spa 315 Moo 1, Saladan Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi T: + 66 (0) 7562 6999 F: + 66 (0) 7566 8351 rsvn@crownlanta.com www.selecthotels.com/crown Tariff: Rooms from NZ$189 including breakfast Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    DISCOVER a placeof peace and tranquility at Singapore’s only beachfront resort destination and one of the region’s most exciting ‘playgrounds’. At its heart and close to the island’s favourite attractions is the eco-friendly Siloso Beach Resort. Across from the famous white sand of Siloso Beach and a short walk to the award-winning water and light sensation, Songs of the Sea, The Flying Trapeze and Skyride, the Resort’s private villas are a favourite. Landscaped gardens and an energy around flowing water create a sense of peace within the resort; the 95-metre spring water swimming pool is filled from the underground natural reservoir and waterfall to provide a centrepiece for all to enjoy. Siloso Beach Resort offers three villa types to choose from, all with Jacuzzi. Guest s have the option of a cosy one- or two-bedroom villa, or access to a private pool at the two-bedroom villa’s with swimming pool and private deck. Together with a championship golf course, a swim with the dolphins, an up-close encounter in the Butterfly Park or views from the Tiger Sky Tower nearby, each Siloso Beach retreat is easily filled and always remembered. LOCATION: 25 minutes from Changi International Airport, Sentosa is 15 minutes from the city centre. SENTOSA SINGAPORE Siloso Beach Resort 51 Imbiah Walk, Sentose Singapore 099538 T: +65 (0)6722 3333 F: +65 (0)6722 3322 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/siloso Executive Director: Mr Kelvin Ng Reservations Manager: Felicia Ng Tariff: Villas From SG$1,000 per villa per night, excludes local taxes. Accommodation only. Reservations: see pages 8-9. 46 Singapore’s Premier Island Resort
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    47 THE luxurious AdityaBoutique Hotel offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with private plunge pools. Aside from free Wi-Fi, it also has a main outdoor pool, pampering spa and 24-hour restaurant. Fitted with cement flooring, rooms at Aditya come with a comfortable seating areas and large balcony or terrace. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and minibar. Guests may take part in a Sri Lankan cooking class, or indulge in a relaxing massage at the spa. The hotel also provides bicycle rentals and laundry services. The on-site restaurant serves international dishes and fresh seafood at all times of the day. Private dining by the beach or in the garden can be arranged. Luxurious paradise LOCATION: Aditya Hotel is a 25-minute drive from Galle Fort and a 4-hour drive from the nearest airport, Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free on-site parking. GALLE SRI LANKA Aditya Resort 719/1, Galle Road, Galle, Sri Lanka. T: +94 (0) 91 2267708 F: +94 (0) 91 2267709 adityavilla@sltnet.lk www.selecthotels.com/adityaresortReservations: see pages 8-9.
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    THE Theva Residencypromises serenity romance and rejuvenation. Theva is ideally located along the slopes of the Hantana range. It offers commanding views over the surrounding mountains and the bustle of the Kandy town located only two kilometers away. The location of The Theva Residency is a treat for nature lovers, who will be able to enjoy the beautiful variety of flora and fauna, the endless views of mountain terrain and fresh air. Theva is a short distance from the lush Hantana Rainforest, which is full of rivulets, streams, animal and plant life - an ideal destination for bird-watchers and those interested in trekking. For the few who venture out of their rooms, Theva offers these options: choose between sweating it out at the in-house sauna, swimming laps in the infinity pool or sipping a drink at the poolside. In addition the open-air seating outside the dining area is an ideal places for an early drink, as the sun disappears over the hills opposite.t LOCATION: Kandy, Sri Lanka KANDY SRI LANKA Theva Residency 11/B5/10-1, 6th Lane, Kandy, Sri Lanka. T: +94 (81) 7388296-99 F: +94 (81) 7388280 thevaresidency@theva.lk www.selecthotels.com/thevaresortReservations: see pages 8-9. 4 8 Serenity & Romance
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    49 ENGLISH High Teaon a broad verandah with the sparkling Indian Ocean before you: this is the essence of the majestic Regency Wing of Galle Face Hotel, where English elegance and exotic setting unite. The Galle Face Hotel is one of the grandest examples of the colonial era’s great establishments. Built in 1864 it embodies all the grace, style and romance of that time. With the opening of The Regency Wing, this grand dame elevates a Sri Lankan experience to new levels of luxury. There are 82 rooms and suites in the newly renovated Regency Wing, each with its own individual style and offering from one to eight-bedroom suites. The option of a personal butler service is there for guests seeking superlative attention. After a morning of exploring historic Colombo or following cocktails at sunset, choose from one of the hotel’s five restaurants. The hotel’s signature restaurant The 1864 offers a fusion of contemporary European and Asian influences, while the casual choices range from English pub to oceanfront dining. The hotel’s day spa features a couple’s retreat with herbal bath and private garden for ultimate romance. There is a museum, art gallery, designer shopping ar cade and the elegance of the wood-panelled Wine Lounge. Three ballrooms and three conference rooms cater to meetings and events. The art of elegance LOCATION: In the heart of Colombo city, 35 kms from Colombo International Airport. COLOMBO SRI LANKA Galle Face Hotel – Regency Wing 2 Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka T: +94 (0)11 254 1010 F: +94 (0)11 254 1072 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/gallefacehotel General Manager: Chandra Mohotti Tariff: US$60 to US$1,200 per night for rooms and suites, including breakfast. Reservations: see pages 8-9.
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    IN a worldreplete with resort enclaves, it’s refreshing to find a world-class escape that offers a completely secluded beachfront setting. With the only neighbours a charming local village, Saman Villas luxuriates amidst golden sand beaches, perched atop a headland facing the Indian Ocean. In this nirvana, here’s a chance to kick off your shoes and laze in your private suite, e ach with sweeping ocean views. Choose to float in the tranquillity of the infinity edge pool or wander the palm-fringed beaches in quiet contemplation. The essence of Sri Lanka finds its expression in the blend of decorative motifs and modern conveniences in each suite. If you have the desire to explore, spend the day visiting the Dutch Fort at Galle, Buddhist shrines or wandering ancient rainforests. Inevitably you’ll find your way to the Sahana Spa set within a magical tropical garden. Here, the spices of Sri Lanka meld with the sounds of the Indian Ocean to revitalise and rebalance. Choose to dine poolside, on an oceanfront rock with the waves breaking or in the tranquillity of a water garden. The exotic blend of European, Sri Lankan and Asian cuisine is a fitting match for the magical backdrop. Saman Villas offers a resort experience in a pristine tropical setting where seclusion is the hallmark. LOCATION: 92 kilometres from Colombo International Airport. BENTOTA SRI LANKA Saman Villas Aturuwella, Bentota, Sri Lanka T: +94 (0)34 22 75435 F: +94 (0)34 22 75433 enquiries@selecthotles.com www.selecthotels.com/samanvillas General Manager: Chanaka Hewapathirana Tariff: Suites from US$187 to US$880 per suite per night, accommodation only. Rates exclude local taxes and service charge. Reservations: see pages 8-9. GDS Chain Code: WV 50 Paradise with a touch of spice
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    51 LOCATED near theSouth Gate of Gongti in the Chao Yang District and only a short drive to the Guomao CBD in Beijing, Face Beijing is conveniently located within walking distance to the Sunlitun, bar street and the entertainment district. Hidden away from the main street, the hotel is three storeys high and a conversion of an old school surrounded by high walls. Enjoy the tranquillity of the location and discover a pleasant walled courtyard and garden. The décor of this oasis is a warm fusion of Indo and Chinese culture with hand-picked artefacts from Java, Bali, Thailand and India. The theme is reminiscent of the silk road, with a rich and exotic blend of warmth and colour. Be greeted at the entrance to the hotel by a statue of Buddha. The establishment is famous for its lounge Face Bar; the enclosed seats feature Chinese pillar beds. A collection of exquisite Asian cuisines is on offer from three restaurants offering a variety of foods specialising in Northern Indian by Hazara, Thai by La Na Thai and Cantonese, Shanghai and Beijing by Jia. The 16 guest rooms vary in size and form, each offering a unique theme including Chinese ancient beds and traditionally folded Tatami cushions. All rooms are enhanced wi th hand-picked contemporary Chinese paintings. Face is the place in Beijing for business executives as well as leisure travellers. Exotic hideaway in Beijing LOCATION: 19 kilometres from the international airport, 35 minutes by car. BEIJING CHINA Face Beijing 26 Dong Cao Yuan, Gong Tinan Lu Chao Yang District, Beijing, China T: +86 (0)10 6551 6788 F: +86 (0)10 6551 6739 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/face General Manager: Mr G. Chin Tariff: From CNY1600 per room per night. Inclusive airport transfer, complimentary minibar, breakfast and local taxes. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    KAYUMANIS Nanjing islocated along the hinterlands of Nanjing. The city is surrounded by the Yangtze River and blessed by a mountainous landscape with a wealth of natural resources and hot springs. The exclusive Kayumanis Nanjing embraces a lakeside location with a scattering of nurturing hot springs. The property is composed of 21 private villas, serviced by a team of Balinese butlers who work gracefully to anticipate your every need. The lakeside signature restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine with a Western infusion. The spa offers three double treatment rooms and focuses upon the healing traditions of Chinese herbs, while culturally inspired in-house pastimes include yoga and calligraphy tuition. A unique blend of traditional Balinese architecture and sophisticated contemporary design, the property includes a self-contained collection of 13 one-bedroom private villas, seven two-bedroom private residences and one meeting/conference room. Featuring a natural hot spring Jacuzzi and a swimming pool enclosed in a landscaped courtyard, each villa offers a secluded setting created by a themed selection of indigenous handicrafts, fine fabrics and native wood. Kayumanis Nanjing is listed in CondeNast Traveller’s Hot List 2008. LOCATION: 45 kilometres from Nanjing airport. NANJING CHINA Kayumanis Nanjing Private Villa & Spa Sizhuang Village, Tangshan Town Nanjing, China T: +86 (0) 25 8410 7777 F: +86 (0)25 8410 2666 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/kayumanis General Manager: Mintoro Tedjopranoto Tariff: Villas from US$599 to $899 per night. Inclusive of return airport transfers, 24-hour butler service, daily breakfast, mini bar, refreshments and afternoon tea. 30-minute massage, limousine service within Tangshan and shuttle to Nanjing city. Reservations see pages 8-9. 52 Escape to Tangshan hot springs
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    53 THRIVING Shanghai isa striking city of historical and contemporary contrasts. In the heart of the city, famous Nanjing Road winds eternally as the ultimate shopper’s paradise; the sixteen varieties of Chinese cuisine served in over 1,000 local restaurants make for a truly exciting culinary itinerary. Central to this fast-growing metropolis, in the architecturally-breathtaking sto reyed districts of the Former French Concession, Xintiandi’s antique Shikumen buildings blend with the stylish boutiques and fashionable bars of this unique and treasured urban oasis. Nestled and protected from the frenetic pace of the city, China’s Leading Boutique Hotel – the award-winning 88 Xintiandi is a celebrated landmark setting an immaculate benchmark in personalised service. Room designs with concepts full of light and space are accentuated with a mixture of exquisite Chinese and Western design features; each of the 53 elegant units and suites feature panoramic views, service, comfort and serenity. The Spa at 88 Xintiandi is an intimate haven of tranquility which includes a gym, indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and sumptuous changing rooms complete with saunas and steam rooms. The Executive Lounge is open for international breakfasts and afternoon refreshments.Boutique residence in glittering Xintiandi LOCATION: 50km to Pudong International Airport. 1.5km to People’s Square. 4km to The Bund. SHANGHAI CHINA 88 Xintiandi 380 Huang Pi Road South, Shanghai 200021, PRC T: +86 (0)21 5383 8833 F: +86 (0)21 5383 8877 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/xintiandi Resident Manager: Jocelyn Yu Tariff: Units and Suites from CNY3300 per night, inclusive of daily breakfast served at the Executive Lounge, located on the 3rd floor. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    54 EXERIENCING Zen isthe start of freedom. Surround yourself in luxury accommodation at Buddha Zen Hotel as a visitor, a guest, a worshipper, or as a welcome home - for getting your mind purified. Buddha Zen Hotel, a territory for Buddha- worshippers, is located at Wenshufang folk and custom street and adjacent to the ancient Wenshuyuan Buddhist Temple, where you can listen to Buddhist sermons, smell incense, and experience ancient charms everyday. Buddha Zen Hotel was born with excellence and continues creating marvels without any counterpart. The tranquility included in the traditional culture is showcased by the active modern expressions. Surrounded by the bustling metropolitan culture, you still have a chance to experience an eremite’s life in the secluded hotel. Enjoy a vegetarian meal in Rong Zhai Restaurant, an indulgent sauna in Zi Zai Spa, discuss doctrines in Jian Cha Teahouse, and drift away into a restful sleep any one of the thirty five guestrooms, tastefully decorated with Buddha Zen style. Ancient charm, incense and zen tranquility LOCATION: In the circle of Central Business District (CBD) of Chengdu, and near Tianfu square-the heart of Chengdu and Yanshikou commercial circle. CHENGDU CHINA Buddha Zen Hotel B6-6, Wenshufang St, Qingyang District, Chengdu, 610031, PRC T: +86 (0)28 8692 9898 F: +86 (0)28 8693 1250 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/buddhazenReservations see pages 8-9.
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    55 FEATURING elaborately decorated accommodation,Hotel Wind features a business centre with meeting facilities, on-site massage and sauna services and a fitness centre. Free private parking is possible. Fitted with wooden flooring, each unit comes with a minibar, a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe, a work desk and an electric kettle. The enuite bathroom has a hairdryer, free toiletries and a shower. Some rooms have a seating area, ironing facilities or a bathtub. Guests can work out at the gym, enjoy a soothing massage or pampering sauna, or make use of the meeting facilities at the business centre. After a long journey, you can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. Convenient guest services include daily maid service, concierge service and room service. The onsite Ji Restaurant serves a selection of Western-style food for guests to enjoy. Breakfast buffet is served daily, and ticketing services and car rentals are provided at the tour desk. Innovative design and architectural excellence LOCATION: 3km from Xiamen International Conference Center, 20km from Gaoqi International Airport. XIAMEN CHINA Hotel Wind Roundabout Main Rd, Siming, Xiamen, 361000, PRC T: +86 (5)92 252 6777 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/hotelwind Resident Manager: Leeyang Chen Tariff: RMB877 per night. Reservations see pages 8-9.
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    INTIMATE and setalongside the beautiful Titikaveka Lagoon, Royale Takitumu offers a freshwater swimming pool and luxurious accommodation with a patio. Guests enjoy free on-site snorkeling and kayaking. Some accommodation offers a spa bath. Relax on the property’s hammocks, or share an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. The tour desk books hiking, diving, cultural shows and lagoon cruises. The modern villas and studios feature a fully equipped kitchen, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV. Each has a bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can indulge in a free morning tea on Tuesdays and free drinks and snacks on Friday nights. Bringing together the natural beauty of this stunning island, along with the serenity and isolation that only a small, premier beachfront accommodation can provide, Royale Takitumu truly is the ultimate, private Cook Islands hideaway. This exclusive experience means that every guest is treated to the kind of personalized service that makes this an intimate, memorable holiday. Romantic beach resort LOCATION: Royale Takitumu Resort is 10 minutes walk from the Titikaveka Village. Muri Beach and Puaikura Beach are both within 10 minutes drive. Rarotonga International Airport is 15 minutes drive away. Tariff: Villas from NZ$1620 for 3 nights Reservations see pages 8-9. C O O K I S L A N D S Royale Takitumu Royale Takitumu, Ara Tapu Cook Islands T: + 682 24 682 F: + 682 24 683 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/takitumu 57
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    SET on aprivate island paradise, Toberua Island Resort offers thatched-roof bungalows situated by clear waters and white sands. It features a day spa, fitness facilities and. Overlooking the beach, the restaurant offers and serves a combination of local and international cuisines. It specialises in seafood and New Zealand beef and lamb. Free morning and afternoon tea is offered to guests. Opening out to a terrace with stunning ocean views, tropical bungalows feature wood-beamed ceilings and indoor and outdoor shower areas. They are provided with a minibar, tea/coffee maker and hairdryer. A scenic 30-minute boat ride down Navaloa River takes guests to Bau Waters, where the resort is situated. Resort Toberua Island is 17 km from Suva Nausori Airport. Leisurely afternoons can be spent with a massage or snorkelling in clear waters. The resort also has an outdoor pool and windsurfing and kayaking facilities. Private Island paradise LOCATION: Resort Toberua Island is 17 km from Suva Nausori Airport. Reservations see pages 8-9. O F F S U V A F I J I Toberua Island Resort PO Box 3332 Nausori, Fiji T: + 679 - 992 9190 T: + 64 - 21 183 8801 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/toberua 58
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    PASSIONATE, romantic andsecluded, a handful of traditional bungalows are strung like pearls along the edge of a coral atoll. This is Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, a tiny treasure luxuriating in the tropical waters of French Polynesia. As you arise to greet the day, harmonious schools of fish draw swathes of brilliant colour around your overwater bungalow. Slip directly into the warm waters for a swim before relaxing on your private sundeck, drawing nourishment from the early morning sun. If this sounds impossibly poetic, it truly is. Manihi is one of those rare indulgences that will leave you marvelling at the thoughtfulness of the world’s creators. Days are filled with sublime nothing or heightened adventure. Dive these exceptional waters in search of schools of gentle manta rays, or ply them in an outrigger canoe. Better still, opt for the famed Motu picnic on your own deserted islet and luxuriate with the company you bring. If you prefer, simply wander the beach by the resort, allowing silken sand to slip between your toes, before plunging into the infinity pool. Under an impossibly blue sky, the turquoise waters deliver up a bounty of delicacies for guests’ dining pleasure. And if all you dream of is to dine privately by candlelight as the sun sinks below a blushing horizon, this too is a pleasure awaiting. Romantic and secluded oasis LOCATION: An atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, 70 minutes flight from Papeete, Tahiti. Reservations see pages 8-9. TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO FRENCH POLYNESIA Manihi Pearl Beach Resort PO BOX 1, Manihi - 98771 Tuamotu, Tahiti T: + 689 50 84 45 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/manihi 59
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    THE pink-sand islandof Tikehau is a Polynesian idyll offering elegant informality. From a palm-fringed coral isle, walkways extend across the water like the gentle arms of a starfish, ushering guests toward overwater bungalows and suites. Tikehau is Robinson Crusoe with a luxurious twist. Whilst the overwater suites are amongst the finest in Polynesia, the resort has a delightfully laid-back feel. If the past year has been harried and you seek to luxe out without feeling the need to be overactive, Tikehau is the place. Gathered within the azure embrace of a coral -crested lagoon, literally millions of fish play to the delight of a handful of lucky guests. Indeed, legendary French naturalist Jacques Cousteau’s research group declared that the lagoon at Tikehau has the highest concentration of fish in all the Tuamotu atolls. Relaxed activities include petanqué, a picnic on the Isle of Birds or simply recline under a wide blue sky and read a book. Inevitably guests find themselves surrendering to traditional Polynesian treatments at the beachfront Manea Spa, one of the most romantic spa experiences imaginable. And if you’d like to visit a traditional Polynesian village, a wander through Tuherahera offers a genuine encounter. Polynesian Tranquility LOCATION: An atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, 55 minutes flight from Papeete, Tahiti. Reservations see pages 8-9. TUAMOTU ARCHIPELAGO FRENCH POLYNESIA Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort PO Box 718, 98713 French Polynesia T: + 001 866 209 3901 enquiries@selecthotels.com www.selecthotels.com/tikehau 6 0
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