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Live It Up at AYANA

by Angelique Platas

Jul 31, 2018

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Luxury

Opening Sept. 15, the AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach is the first 5-star resort on Flores Island, Indonesia. Fly into Bali and transfer to AYANA’s new resort via one-hour flight and step into the ultimate luxury vacation for families and couples.

Located alongside the Komodo National Park, known for resident Komodo dragons, the resort’s natural beauty is unparalleled. With 13 suites, 192 luxury guestrooms, a private beach, a spa, a fitness center, three swimming pools and six restaurants, guests take their pick as to where they best wish to watch the sunset and look out over Kukusan Island.

Padar Island, Komodo National Park

Padar Island, Komodo National Park © Linortis | Dreamstime.com

Children have their own accommodations and play area, while the entire resort acts as a high-end playroom for all ages.

Also nearby, the recently opened AYANA Lako di’a is a luxury vessel housing guests in nine bedrooms and traveling on two–five night explorations around the surrounding islands.

In anticipation of the opening, AYANA Hotels offers the Stay Longer for Less package, available through March 2019. The special includes one free night for two-night stays and two free nights added onto four-night stays.

Other deals for individual and couple stays include 20 percent off accommodations booked now through Dec. 28, including private plane transfers to and from the property.

Pink Beach, Flores Island

Pink Beach, Flores Island © Asnidamarwani | Dreamstime.com

Specifically for families, enjoy a 50 percent discount on adjoining rooms and breakfast for four people with the Family Package with Breakfast rate. These deals will be available through March on bookings Sept. 15–March 31, excluding blackout dates Dec. 24–Jan. 5.

If you’ve previously stayed with AYANA, you know the drill, but this particular luxury property is the first of its kind on the island and offers the same luxury business, leisure and family attractions the AYANA brand has become known for. Get a first look at the new resort online and plan your stay. The amenities are endless and with a wide variety of international cuisines, fresh ingredients and both leisure and active ways to engage in your surroundings, your family will have enough variety to choose from no matter the age or interests.

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