TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the Maldives
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, comprises 142 beachfront and overwater villas and residences, each with direct access to either a private beach or part of the ocean.
Selected villas offer interconnecting layouts for families or groups, with some including private pools, Jacuzzis, or both. Options include the Grand Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa, Three-Bedroom Sunset Beach Pool Residence, Grand Two Bedroom Overwater Pool Villa, and Three-Bedroom Sunset Overwater Pool Residence. These units include indoor and outdoor living and dining areas and a kitchenette. In-villa dining is available.
Dining options include an all-day restaurant, a Mediterranean seafood venue with live music, a swim-up bar, an overwater champagne bar, and a fine dining restaurant serving raw dishes, tapas, wines, and buffet meals.
Accessible by speedboat from Malé International Airport, the resort also offers a spa, marine activities, and children’s clubs for teenagers and younger guests.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
City of Dreams Sri Lanka will open on August 2, completing the final phase of the integrated resort. The launch includes the opening of a casino, the Nüwa hotel, and a retail mall.
Located in central Colombo, the development is South Asia’s first fully integrated resort and the largest private sector investment in Sri Lanka’s luxury tourism sector to date.
The resort features 800 rooms and suites, including the 687-room Cinnamon Life hotel, which opened in October 2024, and the 113-room Nüwa hotel operated under Melco’s flagship brand. The site includes dedicated MICE facilities, a casino and entertainment zone operated by Melco, a shopping promenade, and dining venues. Entertainment spaces will host both international performances and local cultural events.
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, Thailand
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa has opened near Jomtien Beach, just minutes from central Pattaya on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. The location is close to beaches, temples, water parks, shops, golf courses and other attractions. Bangkok is about a two-hour drive away, with three international airports nearby.
The property has 289 rooms and suites, ranging from 33m² deluxe rooms to 88m² suites. Family rooms feature bunk beds, while all units include modern amenities such as sofas and rain showers.
Facilities include six F&B venues, four meeting rooms, a spa, gym, kids’ club and three pools, including a children’s pool and water slides. For families, a package offers daily breakfast, free meals for children, a daily kids’ activity, and other benefits.
Fairfield by Marriott Bali Kuta Ngurah Rai, Indonesia
Fairfield by Marriott Bali Kuta Ngurah Rai is situated just minutes from Bali’s international airport and close to shopping centres and popular attractions like Kuta Beach and Uluwatu Temple.
The hotel has 166 rooms and suites with city or pool views. All rooms have a smart TV, sofa, worktable, and charging ports.
Dining options include an all-day restaurant serving international and local food, and a lobby bar with drinks and light snacks.
For events, the hotel has five meeting rooms, including a large ballroom for up to 500 guests, breakout rooms, and a boardroom. There is also an outdoor venue and a ballroom for weddings.
Facilities include a 24-hour gym, outdoor swimming pool, and children’s pool.
