The story tells the beach was named after an Italian, who lived here for a while, reminded him the coastline of Naples. Most probably it comes from the pronunciation of its Burmese name that means some like “Inveigling Fish”.

The beach is located in the state of Rakhine or Rakhaing (Arakan in Bengalese) in Western Myanmar facing the Bay of Bengal. Thandwe (Sandoway during British colonial period) is about 25 minutes drive and the airport about 15 minutes.

Ngapali is a 3 km long white sandy and unspoilt beach overlooking the clear blue-water of Bay of Bengal, backed by swaying coconut palm and casuarinas trees. After sunset the sea in front of the beach is enlightened by the  several lamps of the fishermen boats until morning. Before dawn on the shore other fishermen begin setting and drawing drift nets until late morning when they load their catches in baskets.

The surroundings are plenty of small villages that you can reach by bicycle or by walking along the beach. Thandwe, the most important town of the area, has an interesting market set in a former British jail where traditional medicine herbs, clothes, textile, hardware and food are sold.

How to get there

THE RESORTS

SANDOWAY RESORT (Deluxe Charm)

Nestled amongst coconut palms on the pristine beach frontage of Ngapali Beach in the bay of Bengal, Myanmar. The luxurious resort consists of 53 Villas & Cottages, scattered throughout nearly 7 acres of 475 meters long beach frontage and tropical gardens, most with ocean views. The resort is designed in traditional South East Asian elegance and is constructed in local materials of various kinds of hard wood, stone carving and marble. The hotel interior has been decorated with furnishings and fittings that have been designed and produced exclusively for the Sandoway.

Relax - A perfect place to rest after a tour in the country and an ideal holiday hideaway for anyone looking for tranquility and relaxation from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Natural Wood - Understated design brings together the richness of teak and hardwood, soft-hued fabrics and handcrafted artifacts in exclusively designed interiors.

Design - Mr. Alberto Peyre, our Italian Architect has been our inspiration from the inception and through his artistic talents he has created our beautiful Resort using a perfect aesthetic combination of local natural products such as teak and hard woods stone and marble.  Mr. Alberto Peyre has been living for 8 years in Ngapali and continues to create and nourish our peaceful place by the sea.

ACCOMMODATION

• •Sandoway Villas
• •Sandoway Cottages

SANDOWAY VILLAS

The Sandoway Villas, consisting of 10 Villas with a Beach Front View and 8 Villas with a Sea View, offer ultimate privacy in our Resort’s most exclusive setting.  Within a spacious 120 sqm, the Villa’s open interior seamlessly blends bedrooms and living space, ultimately opening onto a private verandah facing the sea and sunset.

A spiral stairway leads to the Villa’s upper level where a private loft with beautiful picture window showcases the serene views of the gardens and the sea.

A peaceful space for meditation and relation. The Sandoway Villas is our most exlucsive hideaway – separate and secure for the discerning traveler.

• •Kind size bed (Double bedded room)
• •Colonial Mosquito Nets
• •Minibar
• •Ceiling Fan
• •Air conditioning
• •Handmade Marble Bath Tub
• •Shower
• •Interior Garden
• •CD Player
• •Separate wardrobe area

SANDOWAY COTTAGES

The Sandoway Cottages, consisting of 5 Beach Front Cottages (80 sqm), 10 Village Cottages (80 sqm) and 20 Deluxe rooms (75 sqm), all in two storey design with an open air verandah.

The ground level living area is tastefully decorated with lounge divan, writing desk and chairs with access to the verandah and beach.  A sky light sunroof brings the natural sunlight into the spacious bathroom.

The bedroom on the upper floor takes of the cool night breeze that waft off the cooling waters of the Bay of Bengal.  A beautiful picture window showcases the serene views of the sea and the gardens – a peaceful space for meditation and relaxation.

• •King size bed (Double bedded room)
• •Queen size beds (Twin bedded room)
• •Colonial Mosquito Nets
• •Minibar
• •Ceiling Fan
• •Air Conditioning
• •Shower
  
  
  

RESTAURANT & BAR

Our International Restaurant specializes in local seafood – freshly caught lobsters, prawns and fish bought directly from the fishing boats each morning. Guest Chefs from Europe are invited throughout the season to cater to your individual desires and to create culinary masterpieces using the best of fresh local products. The lounge bar located on the open verandah over looks the beach and is the perfect spot for sunset drinks or pre-dinner cocktails watching the stars come out in the nigh sky against the reflected twinkling of the shimmering ocean. The new "Asian Restaurant" specialized in Thai dishes was also opened to facilitate higher services of Sandoway Resort. The sdPiano bar is just aside the swimming pool.

SPORTS AND RECREATION

• •9 Hole Golf Course (10 minutes drive from hotel)
• •Sightseeing
• •Fishing Trip
• •Boat excursion
• •Snorkeling
• •Wind Surfing
• •Local Boat Sailing
• •Bicycle
• •Swimming pool
• •Reading lounge

FACILITIES AND SERVICES