Westin Macau: Island oasis

Just a few minutes away, but well out of earshot from the noise and hubbub of construction in nearby Cotai, the Westin Resort, Macau overlooks the South China Sea from a quiet peninsula on the southern tip of Coloane Island.

It’s the perfect family resort, a quiet oasis tucked in serene green hills on a spectacular black sand beach that would seem a far cry from the city center and its neon-lit casinos and nightspots if you didn’t know they were just a few minutes away. Since there is no casino on Coloane, visitors to this peaceful corner of Macau are drawn here for the pristine natural setting and a hotel that is surprisingly intimate, given its 200 rooms and 18 suites.

The Westin Resort Macau has won numerous awards as a hotel of outstanding quality, but it is the sheer spaciousness of the place that will impress the first-time guest. The lush greenery of its surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for its clean, classic modern architecture. Carefully manicured gardens can be seen and accessed from the lobby, through the café with its al fresco dining area on a terrace overhung with greenery in view of the pool and spa area.

The Westin Resort
1918 Estrada de Hac Sa, Coloane
(853) 871 111
www.westin-macau.com