IHG Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans to introduce the Vignette Collection brand to Malaysia with the signing of the Mangala Estate resort in Kuantan.
The company has partnered with FRANKY Group of Companies on this project.
The 67-villa property is scheduled to join IHG’s portfolio in mid-2026 before undergoing refurbishment and rebranding to Vignette Collection in 2027.
The resort, which will initially retain its existing name, offers villas with private pools and lake views.
Facilities planned for the site include an all-day dining restaurant, poolside bar, wellness centre, spa, and meeting spaces for up to 400 guests. Water activities such as kayaking are planned on two lakes within the estate.
The addition of this property extends IHG’s portfolio of Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Malaysia.
According to the company, Kuantan attracted 2.28 million visitors in 2024, making it the second-most-visited destination in Malaysia that year.
IHG Hotels & Resorts South East Asia and Korea development vice-president Bryan Chan said: “We’re delighted to introduce Vignette Collection into Malaysia with Mangala Estate Kuantan, Vignette Collection.
“By adding this outstanding property to our portfolio, we continue to grow our Luxury & Lifestyle presence in the country, reflecting our confidence in its appeal as a leading tourist destination and its attractiveness as an investment opportunity."
There are 27 Vignette Collection hotels currently open worldwide with a further 41 properties in development.
Another Vignette Collection hotel is set to open in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, later this year.
IHG currently operates InterContinental Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, alongside four pipeline properties including Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur set to open this year.
Franky Group of Companies managing director and founder Dato' Franky Chua said: “We are excited to partner with IHG and introduce Mangala Estate Resort Kuantan to the Vignette Collection portfolio. Our vision for Mangala Estate has always been to offer an eco-luxury retreat that harmonises with its environment and community.
“IHG’s global reputation for excellence, together with Vignette Collection’s focus on individuality and purpose, makes this brand a perfect fit to share our story with a broader audience.”
Earlier this month, IHG recently launched a Hotel Indigo property in Torquay, adding to its portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels in the UK.
