By JAYAGANDI JAYARAJ jaya@thestar.com.my Jul 30, 2010
Away from the city: An aerial view of the Avillion Admiral Cove.
BEARING an image of its majestic colonial-inspired architecture before a bright blue ocean, Avillion Admiral Cove Port Dickson’s brochure says “Welcome to Harmony”.
Flip inside, it further explains that the resort is strategically located at a five and a half mile stretch of Port Dickson’s finest beach and it is a perfect getaway for many urbanites.
For those who crave for some sun, sea and sand, the quaint resort, owned by the Avillion Hotel Group is just an hour away from Kuala Lumpur.
Previously known as the Admiral Marina and Leisure Club, the resort has a marina and spans an area of about 105 acres. In April, it launched its Vista Wing, which offers some 160 rooms.
Depending on what one needs, you can opt for rooms with different views of choice.
There is a nice pool to relax and other facilities like a gym and a tennis court are available. Those who would like a spa can also pamper themselves here.
“It’s really up to our guests what they want to make of their holidays, although many come here for a quiet time and it is especially a popular place for couples on honeymoon.
“We also have many corporate companies who book the place for team building activities and retreats,” said resort sales director Fazrizah Noor, adding that the beach’s cleanliness was another factor.
“Many are under the impression that Port Dickson beaches are dirty, however at Avillion, we make sure that our beach is clean. In fact, we have an annual clean up to remove debris from the beaches to keep it clean as part of our corporate social responsibility,” she said.
Guests can opt to have meals at the resort’s Trader’s Food Shop. The menu has a wide selection of seafood, chicken and lamb with local fare like ais kacang, roti canai and fried koay teow.
For enquiries, call 06-647 0888 or visit www.avillion.com
