Guests will truly experience what folks 100 years earlier have done, all amidst the cool mountain air, green trees and colorful gardens. Private and homely, guests are further treated with unobstructed views over the Shan mountain range. Fronted by warm Burmese hospitality, nature guests yearning for a colonial mountain resort experience amongst the Burmese hills are in for a treat here.

Rooms are bright, airy and spacious. Red curtains contrast nicely against the soft white linen, bed sheets and walls. Smooth wooden floors give out a natural and soothing aura. Rooms come in two configurations, either in a double bedroom format or in two single bed setting. The in-room fireplace is more than just decorative, it actually keeps guests warm during the chilly evenings and nights. Basic amenities are all present.

The on-site restaurant further enhances the mountain resort feel, located amongst the property's trees and gardens and with great forest views. On hand are the familiar tastes and smells of Western food as well as the exotic and colorful dishes of Burmese.

The town is small enough to explore by bicycle. Guests can rent their own set of two wheels and discover the hill station town for themselves. The business center provides the necessaries for those who need to stay connected.

Amara resort Kalaw is everything the hill station town is all about. Hints of colonialism, a bit or Burmese character, some color, atmosphere and of course comfort up in the cool mountains of Myanmar. 

Dining:

• Amara Resort Kalaw Restaurant - local and international fares in a colonial setting

Room type:

• Double Room
• Standard Twin Room

Facilities:

• Business center
• Bicycle rental

Situated in a shady and quiet corner of Kalaw, Amara is near the town center. Heho Airport is approximately 30 kilometers away. The town is a further two hour drive from Nyaung Shwe. 

Amara Resort Kalaw address:Nr. 6, Tayza Road, Mingalardon Townshi, Yangon, Myanmar

Who should go?

The cool mountain air, the colonial feel of the resort and the simple make up of the resort.  If these are the qualities one are looking for in an accommodation, then Amara Resort Kalaw certainly fits the bill. The overall nature of the property fits single or group travelers. Families, especially with young children who may yearn for facilities may not find Amara Resort to be the property for them.

When to go?

Myanmar has three main seasons. The hottest weather is from February to May when temperatures can reach 35 Celsius during the day time. However, it is very dry this time of year. Rains begin in May and continue through to October, although usually does not hamper touring greatly as the rains tend to be short and heavy rather than all day drizzle. The best time of year to visit Inle Lake is October to February when the air is cool and dry. 

Where is it?

Situated in a shady and quiet corner of Kalaw, Amara is near the town center. Heho Airport is approximately 30 kilometers away. The town is a further two hour drive from Nyaung Shwe.

What's not to be missed.

Biking around Kalaw. Lighting the fireplace for some intimacy and warmth in the guestroom. A walk around the resort's green gardens.

What's cooking?

The on-site restaurant further enhances the mountain resort feel, located amongst the property's trees and gardens and with great forest views. On hand are the familiar tastes and smells of Western food as well as the exotic and colorful dishes of Burmese.