Galaxy Macau, a HK$15bn (£1.2bn, EUR1.4bn, US$1.9bn) destination resort, has opened its doors in Cotai, Macau - a special administrative region of China.

The resort comprises Banyan Tree Macau, Hotel Okura Macau and Galaxy Hotel, which offer 2,200 rooms, suites and villas - 12 per cent of the region's current room total. At the centre of the property is the Grand Resort Deck, which boasts a 350-ton white sand beach around a 4,000sq m (43,056sq ft) skytop wave pool - one of the world's largest.

A 3,400sq m (36,597sq ft) Banyan Tree Spa is also on offer at Galaxy Macau, which is one of the largest in the Banyan Tree Group and features more than 20 treatment rooms. Banyan Tree Spa Macau has been designed with a contemporary Asian theme, with a water court; a bamboo-motif reception area; and a bamboo courtyard with glass skylight.

Massage options range from traditional Thai, Swedish, Balinese and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi to specialist sports and back massages, while other treatments are also available. Galaxy Macau also boasts more than 50 food and beverage outlets, while China Rouge - a hybrid private members' club, performance theatre, bar and restaurant - and a nine-screen 3D cinema are due to open in late 2011.

Dr Lui Che Woo, founder and chair of Galaxy Entertainment Group, said: "Galaxy Macau brings together three internationally renowned hotel brands - Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts; Okura Hotels and Resorts; and Galaxy Hotel - for a world-class, truly integrated destination resort." Image: Galaxy Macau