Spa Retreat on Myanmar’s Picturesque Inle Lake

Myanmar has maintained the ability to surprise even the most experienced travellers thanks to its impressive pagodas, Buddhist monuments and ancient temples perched in splendid isolation. Base yourself at Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s most sought-after destinations, near some of the area’s famous monasteries, trekking routes, floating villages and Red Mountain Wine Estate.

🌿 The Conscious Collection: Sustainability is changing the way people travel. We're doing our part to highlight the properties that are making a conscious effort to pay tribute to their natural and cultural environment, without compromising on luxury. Located on the edge of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort’s architecture and layout are evocative and respectful of traditional villages around the lake, while the restaurant focuses on organic local cuisine.

What You’ll Love…

The Hotel – Award-winning Sofitel, home to Myanmar’s first wellness concept spa

Base yourself on the shores of picturesque Inle Lake, amid rice fields and floating gardens at Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min, where French luxury meets local cuisine.

The hotel boasts a perfect five-star rating on TripAdvisor and was a winner at the World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2019 and Luxury Hotel Awards 2018.

The facilities are first class and include the Sofitel Spa, Myanmar’s first wellness concept spa. Wellness is of great importance to the hotel, which offers a list of therapies, fitness activities and coaching plus individually designed packages. With a resident Indian Yoga Master, all guests can benefit from this unique holistic approach to travel.

Dine across two restaurants and bars, featuring farm-to-table produce from the hotel's organic garden. You can also work out at the fitness centre and enjoy two swimming pools, including an infinity pool with an amazing view of Inle Lake.

Arrive in style with return private airport transfers included and enjoy a 15% discount across spa treatments.

The Room – French luxury in Myanmar

After busy days exploring beautiful Myanmar return to the comfort of your elegant Luxury Room with canopied king or twin bedding, free Wi-Fi, contemporary bathroom, flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker. Rooms encapsulate Sofitel’s French style and local charm with wooden floors and bright interiors.

Junior Suite Upgrade: Upgrade to 75 sqm of sophisticated space with a Junior Suite, featuring lake views, a cosy living area and a spacious bathroom with separate standing shower.

VIP Upgrade: An incredible 95 sqm awaits when you upgrade to an Opera Suite, offering a spacious terrace with lake views with canopy bed, living area and spacious bathroom.

The Food – Daily breakfast and one buffet dinner for two

Set yourself up for the day with daily buffet breakfast at Kwee Zeen Restaurant, offering a selection of local and international dishes, all served with tea, coffee and juice.

You’ll also enjoy one buffet dinner for two at Kwee Zeen or Roots, an organic fine-dining restaurant with an emphasis on healthy eating. Relax, with one nightly glass of wine or beer per person also included.

Stay for five nights and you’ll also be treated to a three-course lunch for two at Kwee Zeen (or Roots for stays between 1 May and 1 September 2020). Sample dishes include grilled seabass, pasta marinara and grilled chicken with lemon butter.

A 10% discount applies to any additional food and beverage purchases throughout your stay.

See & Do – Floating gardens, Buddhist monasteries and incredible hikes

Experience the unique lifestyle here at Inle Lake, where you can pick fresh fruit and vegetables from the floating garden on market days and visit some of Myanmar’s most beautiful Buddhist monasteries.

Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery, also known as Jumping Cats Monastery, is just 3.9km away and is famed for its cats trained to jump through hoops, while the Hpaung Daw U Pagoda (6.2km away) is situated on the lake and boasts gold-leaf-covered Buddha images.

The floating gardens (3.4km away) are a flood-resistant method of food production, constructed of manmade islands kept in place with bamboo sticks.

Myanmar is famous for ecotourism, with treks, hikes, boating and biking some of the most popular pastimes for visitors. Afterwards, relax in natural hot springs at the north western bank of the lake or enjoy a glass of wine at the Red Mountain Wine Estate.

Perfect for… a cultural escape

Enjoy a serene luxury experience at Myanmar’s beautiful Inle Lake.