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FLORES ISLAND Discover Komodo Dragons at This World Heritage Site Overview / Resort Facilities FLORES ISLAND Discover Komodo Dragons at this World Heritage Site Overview / Resort facilities AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach, located in Labuan Bajo on Flores Island, is easily accessible from Bali on a 1-hour scenic flight. Imagine arriving at a postcard-perfect paradise with incredible natural scenery and an underwater seascape renowned for its outstanding marine biodiversity. Overlooking pristine Waecicu Beach, the resort presents a total of 205 exquisite guest rooms and suites with majestic ocean views. Strategically located on the top floor, the resort’s captivating Main Lobby welcomes guests with breathtaking ocean views. Culinary delights abound with RINCA all-day dining restaurant featuring innovative international cuisine, HonZEN authentic Japanese restaurant, Kisik Seafood and Grill serving fresh delicious seafood, UNIQUE Rooftop Bar and Mesa Bar and Lounge serving sunset light bites, and Naga Bar, which is located on the resort’s very own private pier. Stretching out across crystal clear waters, guests can enjoy cold drinks and casual dining overlooking amazing marine life. AYANA Komodo Resort is designed with two beautiful swimming pools, kid’s club, and spa. Te stunning rooftop terrace and function room are destined to become a regional hotspot to host private events and unforgettable wedding receptions. Hotel Facilities Accommodation: Total 205 rooms : 13 suites and 192 standard guest rooms Restaurants & Bars: RINCA All-day Dining, HonZEN Japanese Restaurant , Kisik Seafood and Grill, UNIQUE Rooftop Bar, Mesa Bar and Lounge, Naga Bar, Pool Bar. Hotel Services & Facilities: Luxury Spa, 2 Swimming Pools, Kid’s Pool, Fitness Room (open 24 hours), Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service, Limousine Service, Cruising Boat, Marine Sport Facilities and Marine Sport Equipment. Te only 5-star hotel in Labuan Bajo, AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach offers warm and genuinely caring hospitality. Te resort’s guest rooms are welcoming with soothing, earth-friendly interiors that blend harmoniously with the stunning natural scenery that surrounds the resort. World-class facilities and amenities are designed to elevate Toughtfully situated on the top floor to maximize premium the Komodo destination experience for discerning travelers. views, the lobby faces gorgeous azure seas and pristine beaches. ■Suite room 86 sqm ■Standard room 43 sqm Guest Room Facilities and Amenities - TV - Bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body - International Direct Dial telephone soap, body lotion, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, - Air-conditioner mouthwash, comb, razor) - Complimentary coffee and tea, mineral water, welcome - Twice daily housekeeping service tropical fruit basket, fridge with mini-bar, electric kettle - In-room safety deposit box - Separate bathroom, shower, bathtub - C-type and multi-type electric outlet - Signature yukata robe and slippers - Extra bed (upon request) Spacious open-air reception area. - Hairdryer 3 Restaurants & Bars RINCA | All-Day Dining Breakfast: 06:30 – 10:30 Lunch: 11:00 – 17:00 | Dinner: 17:30 – 23:00 RINCA offers an expansive range of gourmet dishes in a relaxed setting. Enjoy daily buffet breakfast, as well as global culinary journeys throughout the day and evening with flavorful dishes from around Asia. AYANA’s resort pier provides guests A with direct access to various marine 8 B activities including cruising. 7 6 9 2 16 1 15 C 10 17 3 11 F D 5 4 12 E HonZEN | Japanese Restaurant Lunch: 11:30 – 14:30 | Dinner: 17:30 – 22:00 Located on AYANA’s private pier, Naga Bar is the relaxed social HonZEN offers authentic Japanese cuisine including Teppanyaki and traditional favorites perfect for a hub of our resort and provides an ideal place to chill while sunbathing or swimming. Spend your mornings watching beautiful healthy and satisfying lunch or dinner. 13 tropical fish, and in the afternoons, Labuan Bajo’s stunning sunsets 14 present the perfect backdrop to celebrate G another day in paradise. 1 11th Floor - Shop 6 3rd Floor - Function Room 11 2 11th Floor - Reception 7 4th Floor - Kukusan Terrace 12 3 11th Floor - Main Lobby 8 3rd Floor - Banquet Room 13 4 5th - 10th Floor - Guest Room 9 1st Floor - Water Activity Counter 14 5 2nd - 4th Floor - Guest Room 10 1st Floor - Kids Club 15 MESA Bar and Lounge | Casual Dining Naga Bar | Casual Dining Lunch & Dinner: 11:00 – 24:00 Sunset: 16:00 – 19:00 Designed to maximize the resort’s spectacular ocean view, Mesa Bar and Lounge is located on the top A world-class destination in and of itself, Naga Bar is located on the pier, which stretches across floor next to the lobby. Labuan Bajo’s pristine ocean. Enjoy relaxing moments after each day’s exciting marine activities. Kisik Seafood & Grill | Seafood Barbeque UNIQUE Rooftop Bar | Casual Dining Dinner: 17:30 – 22:00 Sunset & Dinner: 16:00 – 24:00 Inspired by AYANA Bali’s stunning cliff-top restaurant, Kisik offers fresh catch seafood prepared your Ideal for sundowners and evening cocktails, UNIQUE Rooftop Bar is a casual and favorite way. comfortable place to enjoy engaging get-togethers with loved ones. 4 AYANA’s resort pier provides guests A with direct access to various marine 8 B activities including cruising. 7 6 9 2 16 1 15 C 10 17 3 11 F D 5 4 12 E Tower 1 Tower 2 13 14 G Kids pool A 9th Floor - HonZEN Main pool B 11th Floor - Mesa Bar and Lounge E 1st Floor - Pool Bar 1st Floor - Fitness Room C 2nd Floor - RINCA All Day Dining F Pier - Naga bar Romantic dinner Pier D 1st Floor - Kisik Seafood & Grill G 11th Floor - UNIQUE Rooftop Bar Hotel Facilities MICE | Meetings and Events SPA Sophisticated and stylish with a comfortable atmosphere, AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach Immerse yourself in the rich nature of Labuan Bajo at the resort’s spa, which offers a wide range provides various meeting and event venues suitable for corporate occasions, incentive gatherings, of world-class facial treatments and traditional Indonesian body treatments. Pamper yourself, and and important business meetings. Customized seating arrangements, state-of-the-art sound and enjoy rejuvenating and relaxing experiences to harmonize your body and mind. lighting equipment, and media technology will ensure that your special event is successful. Island Wedding Kid’s Club Celebrate your love story in elegant island style while overlooking aquamarine waters and endless Inspired by the ocean and sailing ships, AYANA Kid’s Club provides various fun-filled activities blue skies. AYANA Komodo Resort is the perfect destination for intimate weddings ranging from to enhance creativity and inspire adventurous minds for little ones. Facilities include a game just the bride and groom to large celebrations with your favorite loved ones. Te one-in-a-million corner, art gallery, reading area, and much more. Don’t forget to take a dip in the Floating oceanfront location promises to deliver the most romantic backdrop for your special day. Kid's Pool. 5 Resort Activities Snorkeling Pink Beach Te resort is surrounded by incredible underwater scenery. Snorkel in crystal clear water, where guests can Te beautiful pink sand beach is made of coral, shells, and rocks. Explore the amazing underwater safely explore vibrant tropical reefs and diverse marine life. world with snorkeling and other marine activities. SUP Yoga & Canoe Padar Island Enjoy one of today’s most trendy yoga forms in unblemished waters surrounded by tranquil scenery, Enjoy trekking on Padar Island with inspiring natural scenery and incredible photo bringing your body and soul together in perfect balance. opportunities of three magnificent coves from the island’s hilltop. Marine Walk Rangko Cave Discover the peaceful aquamarine waters of Goa Rangko, or Rangko Cave in Labuan Bajo. Marine Walk suits are cleverly designed for underwater strolling without even getting your face wet! Imag- Located on Gusung Island, and accessible via a short, 15-20 minute boat ride from AYANA's ine the gorgeous sight of colorful coral reefs and schools of tropical fish - right in front of your eyes. Tis is Dragon Jetty, visit the cave at low tide to experience hanging stalactites and an inviting natural one of AYANA’s most recommended marine activities. pond perfect for cooling off during the mid-day heat. Bat Watching & Sunset Tour Gili Lawa Explore the adventure and mystery of Flores Island and beyond with an exclusive excursion tour by boat. Enjoy a bird's eye view of Komodo Island from picturesque Gili Lawa, one of Komodo National Tis memorable ride includes visiting an uninhabited island, discovering sand dunes, seeing thousands of Park's off-the-beaten-path islands. If you're up for a brisk hike, Gili Lawa's steep incline to the local bats gathering at sunset, and much more. island's peak promises a worthy workout before cooling off in surrounding peacock-blue waters. 6 * Water activity can be booked at the activity counter, but please understand that the venue company is different. Komodo Dragon Tour Komodo & Rinca Island surrounding map Te islands of Komodo, Flores, and Rinca are special habitats that protect Indonesia’s famous Komodo Dragons, which are notable as the largest land reptile in the world, measuring 200-300cm long (the largest found was 313 cm long), and weighing 70 to 166 kg. Komodo Dragons bask in the sunlight to raise their body temperature and burrow into the ground at night. At Komodo National Park, visitors are guided by professional rangers and have ample opportunity to take photos of the dragons in their Introductory Diving & Dive Safari natural environment. AYANA’s memorable tour provides boat access to Rinca Islands. Explore one of the world’s most impressive dive sites. Boat diving around Komodo National Park is a world-renowned experience where visitors from across the globe gather to dive Komodo’s pristine azure waters, see vibrant tropical fish, swim with manta rays and dive amongst colorful coral reefs.
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