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Our stay at Ambong Rainforest Retreat was unforgettable. The property itself is absolutely amazing - perched on a lush hillside with views that genuinely took our breath away and far exceeded our expectations. And the service… wow. From the warm smiles that greeted us on arrival to the heartfelt goodbyes at checkout, every staff member made us feel truly cared for. Their thoughtfulness and lightning-fast responses were unlike anything we’ve experienced elsewhere.||||This is the perfect place to unwind for a few blissful days. Being surrounded by nature created a calm, restorative atmosphere, and the morning yoga sessions were such a peaceful highlight. We specifically booked this retreat because their on-site restaurant is fully vegan (unlike the sister property across the road), and it was absolutely the right choice. Breakfast was consistently delicious, and the complimentary afternoon tea was phenomenal. We took the shuttle to the Rimba restaurant for the views and were worried the vegan options might be limited- but the variety blew us away: spicy tofu noodles, crispy spring rolls, fresh fruit, even carrot cake!||||Everything was wonderfully thoughtful, though we did have one small mix-up when non-vegan butter was served with toast one morning. Also, the restaurant offers wine but not beer, which wasn’t ideal for us personally - but honestly, it complements the serene rainforest atmosphere, so we understood the choice.||||The location was perfect; peaceful and quiet on the edge of town, yet walking distance to several restaurants, with Grab rides incredibly affordable. The nearby beach was stunning- far cleaner and more tranquil than busy Cenang.||||A truly magical part of our stay was the wildlife. We adored watching the families of monkeys, especially the charming black-and-white Dusky Leaf Monkeys who wandered right past our patio. Just be mindful of the cheekier grey ones- they’ll happily “borrow” anything left unattended! And yes, there are a LOT of steps, very steep ones, but the shuttle service was always prompt and made it easy to get around.||||Overall, Ambong Rainforest Retreat gave us one of the most serene, memorable, and heartwarming experiences we’ve ever had. We left feeling grateful, rejuvenated, and already dreaming of coming back. Highly, highly recommended!