(Little) Maldives: Avani Goldcoast, Sepang, Malaysia

Nestled on the Straits of Malacca, is the beautiful resort of AVANI. Approximately 18kms from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the resort which is also known as the golden palms, boasts of 315 rooms arranged in the shape of an exquisite palm tree.

Welcome to your resort

The resort has been beautifully designed and spacious villas are comfortably ready to suite your every need! It has the Superior Rooms that is spacious and comfortable for romantic couples, the Family Villa for 4 adults and the 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom Villa's for the bigger families.

You will be treated to an array of beautiful palm and coconut estates along your drive to the Resort. There are dragon fruit farms where you can stop by for a visit as well as views of the 'kampung' (village) styled houses.

The journey to the resort, with the natural surroundings, somewhat eases your mood and calms the soul, preparing it for the ultimate relaxation ahead!

For those who drive, you have the option of parking your car in the valet of the Hotel, or at the Centralised Parking spots where your car is safely watched by the hotel Guards and you will be escorted to the hotel in the Hotel's very own van pick-up transfer.

You can nevertheless begin to notice the superb hospitality from that moment on. The sight of the Resort in itself is a warm welcome and as you arrive at their doorstep, be prepared to be treated and greeted with warm smiles from every staff that passes you by. Your check is customised up to your WIFI password - all especially for you!

First timers are definitely in for a quick thrill when you receive your access card.
Next, be transported to your rooms/chalets via the 24 hour friendly Buggy service.

They are exceptionally kind and are very welcoming. Arrive at your doorstep and be awe struck by your spacious and rustic designed room while catching a glimpse of the sea through your window.
Don't be disappointed if the tide is low, it eventually gets better by sunset! Patience definitely pays =)

Sunset from Your Balcony

Convinient Buggy Service

The mode of transportation around the Resort, is by Walking, Cycling or catching the 24 hour Buggy rides. These rides are complimentary while the NineBots are available for rent at a minimal charge.

For those who would like to catch an afternoon nap, hang in there as the bed is magnetically cozy and comfortable - you will BE RELUCTANT to get up! There is a Swimming Pool with a picturesque background, offering a perfect Sunset snap for Insta lovers.
(Be sure to bring along proper swim wear as the Resort has a strict dress code policy for the use of the pool)
The resort has 6 restaurants to choose from namely - SEPOI-SEPOI, SELAT BAR, PERAHU, STIMBOT, HAI SAN LOU  and BILA-BILA. 

There is a relaxing SPA that is usually fully booked, so you might want to book ahead to avoid disappointment. At the AVANISPA, you will be greeted with an aromatic scent that naturally gets you to unwind and relax.
The Hai San Lou and Stimbot restaurants are located beside the AVANISPA on the first floor of the Club House.

Hai San Lou Restaurant

Facing the Swimming Pool is the  Buloh Bar where you can grab a quick snack or enjoy your tea time and sunset / sunrise by the Pool. Towels are provided at the Swimming Pool and there is a Life Guard on duty to over see your children's safety while you tune in to a good book by the pool.

From the Buluh Bar

As the sun sets, you can surprise your loved on by having a romantic in Villa BBQ or Dinner whereby you dine in the comfort and privacy of your secluded Villa! An experience not to be missed. You can also order a bottle of Wine to celebrate your moments together. These services however require advance bookings.

Sunset by the Pool

For those of you who prefer the Alfresco Setting, you can head down to the Perahu Restaurant by the beach that serves Western and Asian cuisine. There are limited tables and seating, thus an advanced booking would help make enhance the experience.

At 7.00 pm, there is a daily band performance as you unwind to the setting Sun and an early dinner. Be minded that there are activities and exercises you can pre-book for the next morning by the Beach side, and as you call it a day, you can unwind to a warm shower and call for Room Service (you will find the Menu and list of Services on your TV ) if you fancy, or register in to bed early to awake fresh and energized the next day!

At the Perahu Restaurant

The sound of the Waves and Breeze

The Buffet spread is open as early as 7.00 am and be ready to greet the day with warm smiles and good morning greetings as you walk your way down to the Club House. One thing I noticed is the exceptional customer service provided by the Team and that tiny blotch of genuine warmth when you awake to smiling faces and sincere hospitality!

For nature lovers, you will be able to hear the waves outside your Villa as you sleep. It is an experience I enjoyed and loved. Well I must say, I missed the place, even before I began packing up, and to experience by far the best hospitality makes the entire deal a wholesome experience. As you walk through my blog, you can make notes of events and activities you would want to experience and drop your bookings in advance to ensure you make the most of your stay!

Signing off and hoping you enjoyed the blog and your (upcoming) stay!
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