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A 26-room Eco Chic luxury beachfront resort
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The Place The Mergui Archipelago The Mergui Archipelago lies off the far south coast of Myanmar. It's comprised of hundreds of islands that have coral reefs and beaches. The Mergui is home to the seafaring indigenous Moken people. It's a heaven for birds, notably the plain-pouched hornbill, as well as marine life like dugongs and turtles.
The Place UNESCO World Heritage Site designate While the biodiversity is largely unknown, the intact vegetation on such an array of islands, with associated marine habitats and spectacular geomorphology, is likely to be of high global biodiversity significance. The biodiversity values of this set of forested continental islands, and the limited protection afforded such coastal islands elsewhere in the region, indicates that they are likely to be of global priority and form a potentially important trans-boundary World Heritage inscription.
The Place The Nomadic Moken Seafarers The Austronesian people of the Mergui Archipelago, living a semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle heavily based on the sea. Their knowledge of the sea enables them to live off its fauna and flora by using simple tools such as nets and spears to forage for food. What is not consumed is dried on top of their boats, then used as barter for other necessities at local markets. During the monsoon season, they relocate to dry-land into temporary huts and use this time to build additional boats. Normally they live in small hand-crafted wooden boats which serve not just as transportation, but also as kitchen, bedroom, and living area. Aside from ancestor worship, the Moken have no religion.
The Place The Legend of Pila Island A great mythological flood broke the islands into 800 mostly uninhabited, limestone and granite islands. Pila Island is one of the islands created from this legend. Pila is southwest of Great Swinton Islands and Pulo Pankyup and west of Rocky Islet. Kyun Pila has an elevation of 29 meters. Destinations nearby to Kyun Pila include Rocky Islet and Pulo Set.
The Positioning Awei Pila Plays a key role in promoting the destination responsibly and sustainably. 10 35 26.6"N 98 01 03.0 E
The Product A 26-room Eco Chic luxury beachfront resort Located 80 km from the shoreline of Kawthaung, on the northernmost beach of Pila Island. This secluded beach is surrounded by virgin forest with views out to the open Andaman Sea. The natural bay embraces a 600 metre long beach front, which is divided into two zones by a large rock formation, granting a select number of units further privacy. Beyond the beach is a highly forested area with a variety of trees which provides the guest suites protection from the natural environment. The adjacent hill side around the bay is accessible by trails, opening up to guest opportunities for exploration of the island s unique flora and fauna. Access is also provided to the fisherman s bay which will give guests a taste of the local sea fairing culture and other water sports activities.
The Product The Design The guest areas are centred on the reception, restaurant, and swimming-pool, with rooms extending along the beach front. Two types of guest rooms are provided to give guests a choice of experiences of either the sea or adjacent forest.
The Product The Suites The suites are designed around a light weight insulated timber and fabric structure. The prefabricated fabric structures allow for low environmental impact, with minimal foundations maintaining the existing vegetation. The architecture reinforces the feeling of a base camp for exploration and adventure, mixed with local touches of Myanmar traditional construction techniques. Timber and Fabric Sleeping Quarters (Yurt): 32 m2 Outdoor Decking: 14 m2 Bathroom and outdoor shower: 13 m2 Total: 59 m2
The Product The Suites The interiors of the sleeping quarters are light and fresh, using white washed timber lattice and duck cotton fabric walls. The intent is to provide a soft and pleasant internal environment which sits in contrast to the raw natural environment around. Natural light is allowed in through two large floor to ceiling openings, also giving way to sea views for the beach front suites. Locally produced furniture and decorative items provide further character to the room.
The Product Reception, Restaurant, Bar & Swimming Pool Inspired by the circular geometry of the guest suite, the reception / restaurant structure sits in contrast to the rooms. This open air heavy timber structure provides shelter to the social hub of the resort. The bar sits in the center with the other two functions flanking either side, all with open view to the sea and overlooking the swimming pool. The floor surface blends continuously through to the pool and beyond to the beach.
The Product Arrival & Check-in There are regular flights from Yangon, Bangkok and Phuket to Kawthaung. Guests will commence check-in at Kawthaung; light refreshments will be served as guests sail through Andaman Sea. Transfer time from Victoria pier to resort is ~1.5 hour.
The Product The Activities Water activities: Diving, Snorkelling, Kayaking, Paddling Spa Jungle trekking/hiking Fishing with local people on traditional boat Campfire BBQ dinner Sunset cocktail Visit and lunch in a traditional house at the Moken village Swimming in untouched beaches & picnic Cooking classes Beach butler services
The Product Medical Services There is a full time medical professional stationed onsite. In cases of emergency, the medical team member will coordinate with medical team at Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital Yangon, a joint venture between First Myanmar Investment and Indonesia s Lippo Group.
The Price Published Rates Includes: All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Non-alcoholic beverages. One complimentary return transfer, valued at US$240 per person, to/from Kawthaung for all stays of 3 nights and above, per maximum occupancy per room. Excludes: International and domestic flights. Any items not stated in inclusion.
The Price Published Rates Category Inventory Occupancy High Season Peak Season Shoulder Season Low 1 Nov-19 Dec 2018 16 Jan-31 Mar 2019 20 Dec 2018-15 Jan 2019 1-31 Oct 2018 1 Apr-31 May 2019 1 Jun-30 Sep 2019 Sea View 14 2 USD 900 USD 1,000 USD 750 TBA Jungle View 10 2 USD 750 USD 850 USD 600 TBA Villa 1 2 USD 1,500 USD 1,600 USD 1,350 TBA Awei Suite 1 4 USD 1,900 USD 2,000 USD 1,750 TBA Family Suite (Villa & Suite) 1 6 USD 2,500 USD 2,600 USD 2,350 TBA
The People Memories Group Its principle consultant and management company owns and manages: Hotels The Awei Collection Awei Metta, Yangon Awei Pila*, Mergui Archipelago The Keinnara Collection Keinnara- Hpa-An, previously known as Hpa-An Lodge The Hotel Suggati Collection Hotel Suggati-Mawlamyaing* Experiences Balloons Over Bagan Balloons Over Inle Balloon Safaris Mergui Marine* Services Memories Travel DMC
*Awei Pila - Hotel Suggati Mawlamyaing Mergui Marine under a consultancy contract with SM Asset Holding Pte. Ltd.
The People Contact The Campus 1 Office Park Rain Tree Drive Pun Hlaing Estate Hlaing Thayar Township Yangon 11401 Myanmar Telephone: +95 1 368 7766 Email: info@memoriesgroup.com