Capella at Galaxy Macau is an intimate retreat within one of Asia's largest integrated resorts, featuring suites with indoor plunge pools and a forthcoming restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Vicky Cheng. Olivia Palamountain reports

From the moment guests arrive at Capella at Galaxy Macau, the hotel makes clear this is not a conventional resort experience.

The ground floor lobby centres on the Tree of Life – a pulsating installation of coloured light surrounded by round pools, carved wooden storks and lush foliage, leading to a three-metre custom LED screen by Hong Kong artist Laura Cheung that draws guests into a jungle-inspired narrative carried throughout the property.

Guests are then welcomed by a personal Capella Culturist in the Capella Living Room – a cocooning social salon anchored by Jungle Blue, a Bruno Moinard abstract oil painting – before being escorted to their suite for in-suite check-in by a dedicated butler."Galaxy Macau was created as a destination where the world's finest hospitality and ultra-luxury experiences come together," says Kevin Kelley, chief operating officer, Galaxy Entertainment Group. "True exclusivity is no longer about spectacle – but about scarcity."

Just ninety-five apartment-style one- and two-bedroom suites begin at 128 square metres, each featuring private indoor plunge pools and hand-finished jungle-inspired walls by Laura Cheung. Four-bedroom penthouses spanning nearly 700 square metres include infinity-edge lap pools, private winter gardens, wellness rooms with TechnoGym equipment and games rooms.

Culinary programming includes a forthcoming fine-dining restaurant by Vicky Cheng – the Michelin-starred Hong Kong chef and Krug Ambassador whose Wing restaurant ranks number two on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. Botanica restaurant offers international comfort classics with Asian influences under executive chef Stephen Hsu, while Pony & Plume whisky bar curates more than 650 whiskies across eight flavour profiles, introducing aromatic smoke clouds to signature cocktails and offering private whisky cask reserves.Capella Culturists host daily rituals including tea ceremonies and baijiu tastings, while the Capella Curates programme offers bespoke experiences including private helicopter tours over Macau's UNESCO World Heritage sites and visits to historic Lai Chi Vun village.

"This strategic partnership positions Capella at Galaxy Macau as a distinctive expression of our brand vision: an intimate, residential retreat within an integrated resort context," says Clive Edwards, senior vice president, operations, Capella Hotel Group. "Our guests enjoy seamless access to Galaxy's world-class amenities while experiencing the culturally immersive hospitality that defines Capella – from our Capella Culturists to curated experiences celebrating Macau's rich heritage."