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Villa Inle Resort & Spa

Boutique
Inle Lake, Myanmar

Occupying a 20-acre plot on the banks of Inle Lake the Villa Inle Resort & Spa comprises 27 spacious wooden villas. The villas blend with their natural surroundings and offer modern conveniences while retaining their charm and character.

High ceilings, spacious living areas, outside seating and king size beds are complemented by hand-selected local paintings and artwork. The views of the lake are superb and the resort has a large swimming pool and spa offering a range of treatments.

Why we like Villa Inle Resort & Spa

Villa Inle Resort has fresh and delicious food as all the vegetables are grown on site and wonderful sunsets towards the mountains beyond.

Facilities

A large swimming pool – a rarity in the region
Spa
Good restaurant with local and international food served

Activities

Inle Lake is home to floating villages which can be explored by kayak or trekking around its shores with a local guide. Hidden stupas of Sagar and Kakku in the Shan mountains – home to a phenomenal 2500 temples. Prepare Shan dishes while supporting local initiatives and watch life unfold in this peaceful part of Myanmar

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Aureum Palace Resort & Spa, Inle Lake £££££

Myanmar

Located on the eastern shores of Inle Lake the Aureum Resort & Spa has 66 spacious villas built on stilts over the lake. Each villas has a terrace from which to enjoy the lake views and even the swimming pool and restaurant ensure they make the most of the vistas.

Inle Princess Resort £££££

Myanmar

Located in a peaceful corner of Inle Lake, each of the 45 free standing wooden chalets have traditional style interiors and a private terrace with lake or mountain views. The restaurant with lake views serves delicious Burmese dishes, the swimming pool is set in the lush gardens and the excellent spa has an emphasis on local treatments.

Kalaw Hill Lodge £££££

Myanmar

Set in stunning forest scenery Kalaw Hill Lodge has 32 rooms, architecturally influenced by the local mud-house style and all with breath-taking views of the Shan Plateau. The Lodge has an intimate and homely feel, complete with roaming chickens and the organic garden provides most of the food for the restaurant. Additional facilities include a wellness centre offering yoga and meditation.

Sanctum Inle Resort £££££

Myanmar

Located close to Inle Lake, Sanctum Inle Resort looks more like a European Monastery than a Burmese Hotel but the renaissance style and verdant grounds provide a lovely base to explore. The 94 rooms are spacious and bright and there are plenty of spots from which to enjoy the lake views including the 20-metre infinity pool, built into the hillside.

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