Shinta Mani Hotels’ JATI opens on 1st April

Shinta Mani Hotels’ exclusive new private island retreat JATI is set to open its doors on 1st April.

This new luxury retreat offers guests a unique blend of Khmer-inspired luxury and barefoot island bliss off Cambodia’s southern coast. 

One of Asia’s most anticipated resort openings of the year, JATI joins the elite portfolio of HMD Asia, whose multi-award winning hotel brands include the stylish Shinta Mani Resorts in Cambodia and the delightful boutique heritage properties La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang and La Residence D’Angkor in Siem Reap.

HMD Asia executive director Anthony Lark said: “We’re excited to debut HMD Asia’s first beach resort. JATI invites guests to discover the delightfully rustic and unspoilt beaches of Southern Cambodia, with a vibrant new Khmer-inspired private island experience which also offers great food, unrivalled leisure activities and extensive spa and wellness facilities, all at exceptional value.”

Everything in one place

The 82-villa laid-back retreat with a distinctive Cambodian island vibe is located on the island of Koh Russey (Bamboo Island) in southern Cambodia’s scenic and unspoilt Koh Rong archipelago, just 10 minutes by speedboat from the resort’s own private pier at Ream Beach, near  Sihanoukville.

The word jati means rebirth in Sanskrit, so the retreat embodies the spirit of renewal, from its secluded island setting to rejuvenating wellness offerings, promising a transformative escape.

JATI offers first-class experiences at exceptional value, from world-class leisure and sports facilities to indulgent relaxation under the island’s shady trees. 

Bright, Khmer-inspired one-and-two-bedroom villas offer understated luxury, some with their own private pools, directly on the beachfront or nestled in lush tropical gardens

Recreation facilities which are being introduced in phases in the first two to three months include a racquet & sports club for tennis and pickleball, basketball, mini golf, badminton, Thai boxing, paddle-boarding, kayaks, snorkelling, and island trails for a stroll or bike ride.

Likewise, the Bamboo Spa & Gym features a wide range of Khmer-inspired treatments for recharging, as well as state-of-the-art equipment for workouts.

Exceptional island dining, events, and kid-friendly facilities

Dining will be a key highlight of the resort which offers an unrivalled variety of gustatory experiences. 

The inspired dining also capitalises on destination restaurants within HMD Asia’s portfolio with island branches of Phnom Penh wine bar Le Manolis and the capital’s most popular steakhouse KoKo bringing an urban international vibe to the seaside setting.

Lazy breakfasts of international favourites alongside traditional Khmer ones are served at the breezy Arun beach café, while Banyan Lounge blends exotic cocktails under the shade of a banyan tree.

Meanwhile, the lively Beach Club invites guests to kick-back in style at sunset, with freshly prepared local seafood, evening BBQs and a chilled island vibe – either indoors or al fresco as the waves lap gently against the shore in front of you.

At the soon-to-be-opened Seahorse Kids Club, little ones will experience their own slice of island cool with beach adventures and games, leaving parents to enjoy guilt-free grown-up lounging, while qualified baby-sitting services also allow Mums and Dads a little private pampering time.

A 300 sqm thatched-roof Events & Conference Centre styled for barefoot weddings and brainstorming gatherings is also scheduled to open later this year.