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One of Thailand’s largest privately held hospitality management company in an announcement confirms its take over of the management, operations, sales and marketing and full condominium rental program of The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket. HCL acquired Bel Air Panwa Resort Co., Ltd. including the management rights to the rental program and the juristic condominium management from the Watson Property Group, one of Perth’s largest privately owned land subdivision companies.
Mr. Roy E. Olsson, President and Chief Executive Officer of HotelCorp Ltd. (HCL) says, “The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket has an amazing potential to be refurbished and redeveloped as Phuket’s new and upscale family resort destination. The Panwa beach is now recognized as the latest and newest elite beach community in Phuket. HCL will redevelop The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket as an ideal family retreat and a spectacular tropical cliff side property featuring stunning & spaciously appointed luxury suites in the quieter side of the renowned island of Phuket.”
“We welcome with great confidence the take-over of HotelCorp Ltd. (HCL) in The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket. This resort is destined to become a premier property set in a unique and beautiful location, away from the crowds of the west coast. It is within easy driving distance of the major shopping centers, restaurants, bars and amenities afforded by the close proximity to Phuket’s capital city. The resort offers the most spacious rooms and suites along with a variety of dining venues, Phuket’s longest 100 meter lap pool and promises great business benefits to HCL in the future and to the tourism sector of this town,” says Mr. Mark Watson – CEO of Watson Property Group.
Situated on the Cape of Panwa on the islands Southeast corner, The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket offers luxury sea view suites featuring an unrivalled panorama across the sea horizon towards Koh Phi Phi and beyond. The resort is also only 45 minutes drive from Phuket’s international Airport making it an easy and convenient location for all. This south-western beach has managed to remain tranquil and exactly the same as it has been for years in spite of intensive urbanization in the direct area and a haven for people who like peace and quiet.
The Suites at The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket offers an enormous size of living space and the luxury of outdoor extent from a minimum of 106 sqm per suite. Each of the suites provides the finest in modern amenities such as flat screen TV’s with DVD players, personalized kitchen and private on-call butler service, making in-room dining a pleasure. The two and three-bedroom suites are well appointed and designed in Asian contemporary and chic fashion incorporating an open balcony with spectacular sea or garden views. These suites also provide private and direct pool access at the edge of the balcony while some suites feature their very own private plunge pool.
Mr. Bernhard Ollmann, Director and COO of HotelCorp Ltd. (HCL) says, “Since our take over, we have been focused on redeveloping the resorts’ finest assets and features. A new team will be installed to manage the resort into a truly unique and premier family resort in Phuket. Much attention is given to renewing the food and beverage experience, expanding the Kids club and the redevelopment of the beach club into a premier place to be. HCL is proud to represent, manage and operate another unique resort property in the south of Thailand and re-affirms our expertise and commitment in delivering the finest resort experience to our guests.”
A wide variety of dining choices are offered at The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket. Giovanni’s Restaurant offers the finest in International cuisine with a selection of wines, as well as excellent seafood & Thai dishes. At day’s end, guests can enjoy an icy cold beer or an exotic cocktail served at Panwa Bar & Lounge. Perfect for pre dinner drinks whilst eating at Giovanni’s, the Panwa Bar & Lounge offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere for guests who want to spend time away from the kids. An informal open-air restaurant with an outdoor terrace seating area overlooking the main pool is the Panwa Poolside Bar. It serves a selection of mouthwatering Thai and Western specialties daily, as well as a vast kid’s selection with tempting theme buffets on selected evenings. A-la-carte menu is available for all day dining. The Panwa Poolside Bar will soon feature an extended roof cover for the area and will launch an all new food special experience with creative theme nights and live entertainment.
The existing Kids Club will be upgraded into a new Kids World with different sections for different ages, offering play stations, internet cafe, movie rooms, juice bar, indoor & outdoor games, all in a spacious setting, and supervised with love. Paint and cartoon pictures are provided while enjoying a delicious meal. Complimentary birthday parties can be arranged for the special young guests who are celebrating during their stay at the resort. At the Royal Spa, the timeless art of inspiring health and inner well-being has been perfected. Treatments combine herbal remedies and century-old traditions. Come and indulge yourself with treatments and let the trained hands of therapists soothe away the stress in the delicate scent of aromatic oils and subtle herbs and spices. The renewal of the body and soul is at the prime of this sanctuary.
For guests who love the beach, The Bel Air Resort & Spa, Panwa, Phuket has its very own Beach Club located only 1.4 km’s from the resort, approximately 3 minutes by our free shuttle bus. The Beach Club provides lounges with side tables and umbrellas to enjoy the sun, sea and sand in complete relaxation. Guests can snorkel, swim or feed fish in this beautiful part of the island nestled away in a safe and secluded bay amidst gently swaying coconut palms and Tamarind Trees. Thai and seafood dishes are on offer at the Beach Club as well as pub grub. The Resort Beach shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the resort to the beach. Beachside BBQs in the evening can be arranged. The Beach Club will be extensively renovated into a premier hot spot in Phuket with a touch of trendy design, cool music and brand new kitchen.
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