Aryani Resort by Raja Bahrin

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http://www.malaysiahotelreview.com/terengganu/hotel/the-aryani.shtml

This resort is designed and owned
by the famed Raja Bahrin (or Raja Datuk Kamarul Bahrin Shah)......

At the lobby, if you think the peculiar-looking wood-carved gateway door

that opens down to the staircase to be distracting or out-of-place, think again.
It is actually a century-old artifact rescued from a dilapidated Malay house
somewhere in Terengganu. Normally fabricated from either cengal or meranti woods,
such craftsmanship can surely withstand another hundred years(and that should explain why building a house or a fishing boat
from these types of hard wood can burn a hole in your wallet).

 The villa, which actually consists of two separate room units is

architecturally aesthetic.The Malays customarily take off their shoes
(well, here, you do not need to) to the relaxing white-leather chairs
to soak up to the green landscapes and to the sliding door that opened into the room.

 All the expected boutique-resort paraphernalia
such as fresh potpourri, wood-carved dressing mirror, rattan chairs, and tiled flooring
can be found inside the room. Only that I reckon some rearrangement could be made
for the extra wow factor (though I must admit that I could be really fastidious
when it comes to room design ideas.

The Aryani Resort, Jalan Rhu Tapai, Merang, Setiu, TERENGGANU ...

In the sense, the Aryani was very special as the resort was designed and managed by himself and bearing his signature touches for construction ...

The refined elegance of classical Malay architecture was inspired by the

Sultan's Palace of ancient days.

Sprawled across 9 acres, the 20 room resort is built in vernacular architectural style.

All accommodation is free-standing and each has its own private gateway
and a garden with outdoor bath.

The Aryani : The "Epitome of Malay culture" with its rich handicraft and

cultural heritage of Trengganu

9 acre resort land

Located on the quiet sandy beach of Terengganu facing the Redang National Marine Park,
is The Aryani Resort. With just 20 villa units to ensure exclusivity and privacy,
The Aryani Resort is a cultural retreat offering the finest collections of authentic Malay culture and artifacts. The owner, an architect - conservationist....

http://www.thearyani.com/