With all the buzz around The Haven All Suite Resort, Ipoh, we had always longed for a staycation there. And we are so glad we visited, definitely worth the reviews.
Check-in was a breeze. The front office was kind enough not only to give a free room upgrade but also to decorate the bed and cooperate with me to surprise my wife. The cozy and spacious suite consists of full kitchenette, sofa, dining area, bathtub (a little small). Shower pressure can be better though. Not to mention, it comes with a spectacular view overlooking the iconic limestone, forests and lakes. With the Haven's natural environment, nocturnal chorus of singing insects will get you into deep sleep and you will wake up to the sound of the birds chirping the next morning. The resort is well-equipped with facilities like round-lake jogging track, trademark swimming pool, gym, sport courts, pet's corner (well-taken care of) etc. It is just a pity the pool was closed due to MCO during our stay.
There is another hidden gem here - the Cuisines Restaurant, which proudly proclaims the use of only the finest ingredients without artificial nonsense as the cornerstone. It is not an exaggeration, I will give them that. We came here for the sumptuous 6-course romantic candle light dinner by the lake, expecting small portions but boy, we were wrong. Not only generous in portion, the food was delicious. We also ordered a small Fresh Fruit Yee Sang and it was scrumptious, like no other we have tasted. Jeet, a young lad, was our waiter and we had excellent service. He was very friendly, prompt and always there to check on us. I can see that he was very conscientious about providing good service and customer satisfaction. In conclusion: wonderful dinner, great service, amazing ambiance and breathtaking view of the lake and mountains! In fact, the food was so good we went back for lunch the next day too. The breakfast included was nothing to shout about though. You should try their homemade The Haven Welcome Drink, it was so refreshing and rejuvenating.
We will come back for sure, to have a meal and to take a dip in the infinity pool. Heavenly Haven!