Botanical adventure wonderland
Public lounges display over a thousand global expedition artifacts, connecting four outdoor botanical gardens dedicated to different continents.
What it’s good at
Notable
Four character-themed botanical gardens, an oceanfront pool deck, and cast member activities across expansive coastal grounds.
Listed
Exploration-themed architecture showcases global travel artifacts across four distinct continental accommodation wings and landscaped gardens.
Listed
Casual daytime seating at Chart Room Cafe and field-camp-inspired cocktails served inside Dreamer's Lookout lounge.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Penny's Bay on Lantau Island, the secluded grounds offer oceanfront walking paths and regular shuttles to the theme park.
The rooms
Spread across four continental wings, rooms feature regional cultural motifs and look out across lush gardens or the South China Sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Rain Drop Pool sits on the edge of the gardens, looking straight out over the South China Sea.
Restaurant
Chart Room Cafe
Under faux bamboo pillars, this casual cafe serves fresh pastries, homemade gelato, and specialty coffee throughout the day.
At the table
Dreamer's Lookout serves botanical cocktails beside panoramic windows, and Dragon Wind prepares Cantonese cuisine beneath an overhead dragon installation.
How it began

Opened in 2017, the seaside lodge was conceived around the 1920s golden age of global expeditions and natural history research.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.