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ADDRESS
Pulau Sibu Tengah, Johor, Malaysia.
INFORMATION
Rating : island resort
Check-in time - 14:00pm
Check-out time - 12:00nn
Sea Gypsy Village is set in a 5
acre clearing of jungle with plenty of shade trees and garden. The beach
is approx. 350 metres long and has soft golden sand which continues out
into the sea making swimming both safe and comfortable.
ROOM
AMENITIES
There are 22 Malay style wooden chalets on stilts with bathrooms en
suite. Each is sea facing and has its own private verandah. Six of the
chalets are purpose built for family bookings (6 people), i.e. adjoining
rooms with a double bed one side and 2 bunk beds the other side, one
bathroom on the back and one verandah on the front. Five of the chalets
can accommodate 2 extra beds, nine can accommodate 1 extra bed. The
other two are doubles. The decor is simple but adequate and in harmony
and keeping with the natural style and colours of the environment. There
are large overhead fans and 24 hour electricity rather than air
conditioning. There is absolutely nothing nicer than going to sleep with
the windows open listening to the sound of the ocean and the rustle of
the palm trees. That's what an island holiday is all about !
Each chalet has a private
verandah with sea view and an overhead fan, bedside lamps, shelves,
hanging space & hooks. Mosquito nets, linen, bath towels and beach
towels are provided. Bathrooms are en suite with overhead shower, hand
shower, sink and toilet. On request the resort provide booster steps for
toddlers to reach sinks, baby baths & hooded baby towels, cots with
mossy nets, bed guards and even soft cosy baby blankets.
FACILITIES
There is a small shop in the
bar which sells a selection of toiletries, various sun-lotions and
potions, postcards, films, cameras and batteries. It also carries a
large selection of crisps, Pringles, nuts, biscuits, chocolate, sweets
and even raisins, so once again don't bother to carry all that extra
luggage. (As a bonus it prevents little 'jungley creatures' enjoying
snacks you may have in your room !) The Bar Shop also sells ice cream.
The big shop at Linda's house sells T shirts, polo shirts, singlets,
caps, sarongs and various swimming aides and beach equipment.
The Dive Base
The resort boasts a professionally run fully equipped dive base offering
snorkeling trips and scuba diving trips daily. Anyone who would like to
"try scuba" can experience a dive in the ocean by completing an
introductory dive for only RM140. Qualified divers are requested to show
their dive cards so please remember to bring them. The Dive Base also
teach children to dive from the age of 8 years with our Scuba Rangers
programme.
CONFERENCE
Astro TV available for watching all major sporting events live. The room
is furnished with comfortable hairs and can easily be turned into a
small conference room with table and chairs, white board, overhead
projector and projector.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The daily rate is
on a full board basis, i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner. (The Resort
does not offer half board or bed and breakfast.) The cuisine varies
daily between Malay, Indonesian, Chinese and Western style. The Bar-B-Q
on a Saturday night is an event not to be missed ! The buffet breakfast
consists of juice, eggs, sausage, beans, fried toms, Roti Canai, Nasi
Lamak, waffle pancakes, toast, juice, free pour tea & coffee plus the
usual butter, jam, marmalade, peanut butter (crunchy or smooth), and
Marmite. The resort serve light lunches, not too spicy for children's
palates, followed by fresh fruit. Children's evening meals are served at
6 p.m. and lean towards hamburgers, hot dogs, spaghetti, fried rice and
chips with everything ! However make sure the meals are balanced and
accompanied by veggies or salad. Parents that prefer to have their
children join them for dinner at 8 p.m. and can just inform the resort
at lunchtime, however this meal tends to be spicy. Dinner is usually a
Malay dish served with rice and stir fried vegetables, followed by fresh
fruit. The resort cater for vegetarians (Veggy Menu) and those with
special diets, all guests are asked about diet when booking. The resort
offer an all day a la carte menu that includes great snacks for people
with the munchies ! A la carte afternoon tea is now
served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. most days with fresh baked scones or
muffins.
Baby food can be cooked fresh,
.e.g. porridge, dippy egg & soldiers, fresh veg mashed with cheese,
finely chopped chicken breast & rice, mashed banana, etc. Simply inform
the restaurant/kitchen staff what you would like and at what time. The
resort only stock UHT milk, you are welcome to bring some fresh milk and
store it in the fridge. The resort are happy to wash and steralise
bottles for you. Bring a thermos to take hot water to your room for
making or early morning bottles if you like.
The Bar - Dan's
Dive
Sea Gypsy Village is a fully licensed resort and the Dan's Dive
offers
a view which
is both breathtaking and relaxing. You can enjoy the moonrise as you
slowly sip your cocktail and unwind ! The bar carry a large range of
spirits and offer a huge assortment of cocktails. And also offer an
excellent selection of wine at very reasonable prices. (So leave that
cold box at home, it's not worth the bother and will charge corkage ! )
The bar is open as long as any guests would like to drink.
GETTING
AROUND
Sea Gypsy Village Resort operate two 32 foot, twin 85 hp engine, 15 seat
boats. Life jackets are provided. The crossing from Tanjong Leman to
Pulau Sibu takes approximately 15 minutes. The boats are also used for
dive and snorkeling trips.
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