STAYING AT THE HAVEN IS LIKE GOING ON A TRIP TO HEAVEN
The Haven Resort Hotel & Residences (The Haven,
Ipoh) is set in a lush backdrop just 10 minutes
upon exiting the Ipoh toll. The development
cradles its guests ever so softly with a driveway
of trees leading into an oasis framed by an
untouched forest, knotted to a natural lake.
This development is set within a 13.6-
acre expanse, rich in 280mil-year-old limestone
formations, consisting of three residential towers
dubbed Acacia, Banyan and Cycas representing
the initial A, B & C, encasing a low density of just
over 500 units in total.
Since its launch the property has offered
over 10 layouts from 968sq ft to 5,350sq ft,
consisting of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and
three-bedroom units as well as penthouses
crowning the highest floors of its three respective
towers.
The Haven, Ipoh is also poised as a Resort
Hotel & Residences featuring the best in hotel
services by the The Haven Hotels offered within a
five-star facility. Those visiting the establishment
may enjoy nature’s pristine settings with peace of
mind as the property offers a 24-hour five-level
security system.
simply magnificent. The living hall, kitchen,
bathrooms, bedrooms are well equipped and
designer fitted, I was reluctant to leave the suite…
until…
I opened the balcony curtain and stood
there. My eyes were treated with absolute
pleasure to see the limestone hills and greens
enveloping the entire resort, with a natural lake
in the centre. The lake is extended from the
infinity pool, which means you could chill at the
pool and look right into the natural lake. An added
attraction is a 280-million-year-old limestone
rock feature that stands at about 14 stories high.
This view encouraged me to leave the suite
and head downstairs to the recreation area. As
I explored the facility, I was greeted by the 60m
infinity swimming pool, the natural lake, a heated
pool, a steam room, a 24-hour gym, badminton,
squash and tennis courts, children’s playground,
as well as the family friendly ‘Cuisines’ poolside
restaurant. Further out towards the guardhouse,
stood a complete team building arcade with
amazing facilities too.
The first time I stayed at The Haven, I
expected an average AirBnB experience (after all,
it is Ipoh, how lavish could this experience be?),
but to my absolute surprise, it was one of my best
experiences ever.
My initial idea, before arriving at The
Haven, was to ditch the accommodation after
dumping my bags and hitting the heritage and
nightlife at Ipoh town, but believe you me, I didn’t
leave the resort for the whole three days I was at
Ipoh. Do you know why?
As mentioned, the experience begins from
the guardhouse, where your drive in somehow
rejuvenates you from the world outside and
keeps the negative auras out. The courteous staff
at the check-in lobby add flavour to the initial
experience and that all-natural welcome drink
that is served is simply delicious. According to
Chan, all the herbs they use for the drink is grown
in-house. I felt like I was at Club Med, at half the
price, to be honest.
Then, when you are ushered to your suite
(not room but suite), the five-star hotel feel is
At night, once the exploration is over and
you have a nice hot shower, if you stand at the
balcony, you would realise that the entire place is
pitch black. This is serenity at its finest. It is pure
calm bliss, that you would not find anywhere
in the city. The first night, I only slept at 2 am,
and was awakened by the sunlight at 7 am. Even
though I only managed to rake in five hours of
sleep, it was the best five hours of sleep I have had
in years. I was so fresh in the morning and the
smell of coffee from the restaurant downstairs,
got me up and about. Needless to say, I made my
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