“Hushpitality” is one of the world’s most meaningful new travel trends – the opportunity to escape the constant buzz of today’s “always on” world, experience quiet contemplation and enjoy a digital detox. With its secluded setting in a 22.7-acre valley, surrounded by ancient rainforest, soaring limestone peaks, natural hot springs and hidden caves, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is an adults-only sanctuary where guests can disconnect from their devices and reconnect with what’s important: their senses, their loved ones and the planet.
From the moment visitors step into The Banjaran, they are enveloped in an ambience of quiet luxury. Time slows, serenity flows and vitality grows, nourished by the organic essence of the rainforest.
Quiet Escapes in Harmony with Nature
At The Banjaran, guests can switch off their smartphones and enjoy a spiritual reset, surrounded by the sounds of nature: rippling water and tropical birdsong. Within this haven of hushpitality, couples, friends and solo explorers can unwind in their villa, take a cooling dip in their private pool and gaze out across gardens, lakes and forests.
Every escape then unfolds with the rhythm of the day, as stress-free mornings merge seamlessly into idyllic afternoons and enchanting evenings. Sunrise yoga is a mindful way to start the morning as the rainforest awakens, before dreamy days come to life with spa therapies and wellness rituals. Throughout the morning or afternoon, daily group classes – in the company of like-minded explorers – will focus on breathwork, qi gong and tai chi.
During the heat of the day, guests can seek the cooling shade of meditation caves and the revitalising water of reflexology pools, feel stimulated in thermal steam baths, ice baths and Garra-Rufa fish ponds, or simply stroll through with nature on a jungle walk. Then, as the sun sets over the forest canopy, bubbling pools will soothe the body as the evening’s golden rays glisten on the rippling water.
When the time comes to dine, fresh, local and organic cuisine can be savoured at Jeff’s Cellar, which is set in a softly-lit subterranean cave. Then after dinner, a star-gazing cocktail deck captures the beauty of the night sky, filled with twinkling stars.
Tailored Packages to Revitalise Body, Mind and Soul
The Banjaran’s extensive wellness facilities empower every guest to experience hushpitality at their own pace. For those seeking tailored wellness programmes however, a series of curated packages – ranging from four to 22 days – can cater for every need, from executive resets to long-term rejuvenation.
Perfectly attuned to the hushpitality mindset, the dedicated Detox Programme promises physical and spiritual purification with a personalised consultation, detoxifying spa treatments and nutritious cuisine, using ingredients from the onsite organic gardens. Aromatherapy stimulates the senses, bathing rituals and massages soothe the body, and every step of the journey envelops guests in an atmosphere of pure peace and tranquility.
Alternatively, a Fitness Programme lets active travellers enjoy quiet restoration with traditional Malay massages, while a Longevity Programme embraces elements of scent and colour to regenerate the body and mind. Wellness seekers can embark on a Rejuvenation Programme with spa therapies and nourishing cuisine to restore the soul, far from their pressurised urban lives, and a Weight-Loss Programme can help guests to adopt a fresh lifestyle approach.
Named as Malaysia’s “Best Destination Hotel” in the Tatler Best awards, and the country’s best “Hotel Spa” and #1 “Beach Island Upcountry Resort” in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is the ultimate hushpitality oasis – yet only three hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and KLIA.
To book your serene escape at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, please email [email protected], call +605 210 7777, or visit www.thebanjaran.com.
