Staycation @ Amara Sanctuary

In October, Yupei and I attended the wedding show at Amara Sanctuary together though I was pretty certain back then that I will not have the wedding there (out of budget). We still had fun looking at the different vendors, listening to the sales person from La Belle, enjoying the yummy food and all. We stayed till the end for the lucky draw and guess what!!!

WE WON THE FIRST PRIZE!

so freaking lucky!

So, we made a date with our boyfriends for a staycation at their one-bedroom villa on the last week of November. Not much reviews on this place but we were really looking forward to a relaxing time. Luck wasn't on our side because it was raining like crazy the entire time we were there. It poured so bad, we couldn't shower properly because it was an entire outdoor shower concept. With all the leaves and water around, we didn't really enjoy the room and the private (mini) pool. There was way too much mosquito lurking around too. 

my favourite part of Amara Sanctuary! HAHA!!

entrance to our one-bedroom villa

buggy service to bring us to the villa

 All bad things aside, I appreciated this experience since we didn't pay a single cent. We went to the gym instead since the rain refuses to stop. And I have to admit, the gym is one of the best features of Amara Sanctuary. I had a staycation with my girlfriends at Amara last year but we didn't make it to the gym, so glad we did this time round. A group of personal trainer runs the gym (though all hotel guests can visit and use equipment themselves) and we got free sessions with them cos they were too free. HAHA!! I pick up a few tips and know more about my body from the trainer who guided me. They also invited us to the free Yoga session the next morning (which we declined. Hee)

 

 

The next morning, the rain managed to stop though it was still wet and slightly gloomy. We hop (okay, I did) to the Sky Pool to enjoy the cold chilly water. Haha! 

pool near our villa. Too much mosquitoes around

 

After our swim, boyfriend and I went to Coastes (upcoming post) for breakfast while Yupei and ZY went for their hotel's breakfast. They were full of praises for it! (Can't wait for our wedding reception at AMARA!!!)

Well, I do love Amara Sanctuary but I do not recommend a stay at their villas due to the lack of maintenance. I had a much more enjoyable time at their Larkhill Terrace the previous time. Seriously can't wait for our next stay which will probably be our wedding day! OMG!!!