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Guide to Borneo & Hotels
Divided from Peninsula Malaysia by the South China Sea is the island of Borneo. Sabah is one of two Malaysian states on the island and is located on the north-east coast. Its capital, Kota Kinabalu serves as the gateway to the attractions of Borneo, including the orang-utan and the country’s highest mountain, Mt. Kinabalu which, at 4095 metres, dominates the surrounding jungle-covered hills. |
Gaya Island Resort
Located just 15 minutes off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, the brand new Gaya Island Resort is situated on Pulau Gaya, an island set in a natural marine conservation area. The resort is fringed by a golden beach, verdant jungle, surrounded by coral reefs and enjoys views toward majestic Mt. Kinabalu. Accommodation is spread throughout lush rainforest and features 120 hill villas and a two-bedroom suite. Facilities include a remarkable spa set in a mangrove, a pool, bar and choice of restaurants.
Offer: Receive 4 nights for the price of 3 nights. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £90 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Bunga Raya Island Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo and a 30 minute car and boat journey from Kota Kinabalu. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, it is framed by white sand beach and virgin jungle. Hillside villas reflect the simplicity of the Borneo architectural style. A hilltop spa blends the finest Traditional Asian and Western treatments using restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils. Free boat to sister hotel; Gayana Eco Resort.
Offer: Free roundtrip deluxe boat transfers, year round.
Prices from £158 per person per night, including breakfast daily.
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Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria
Shangri-La`s Rasa Ria Resort faces a three kilometre long sweep of pristine, white sandy beach, backed by forested hills. The resort is set on Pantai Dalit beach and surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation including a 64-acre nature reserve. Here you will meet Sabah’s icon, the Orang Utan, amidst a remarkable array of indigenous flora and fauna.
Offer: Receive up to 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £62 per person per night, based on room only.
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Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
With a private beach, views of the coral islands and just five minutes drive from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and ten minutes drive from the airport, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru offers luxury and relaxation in a great location. Kinabalu seaview rooms offer views of the ocean and Mt.Kinabalu while Tanjung Wing rooms face the ocean. Facilities include an infinity and lap pool, health club, CHI Spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, nine-hole golf course, tennis, bike hire, watersports, bar and restaurants.
Offer: Receive 2 nights free. Offer dates vary, call for details.
Prices from £66 per person per night, based on room only.
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Travel
There are no direct flights to Kota Kinabalu from the UK, but the airport is well served with scheduled flights via Asian hubs, such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Flying time from Kuala Lumpur is 2 1/2 hours. The airport is five miles from Kota Kinabalu. We can arrange for you to be met on arrival and transferred privately to your accommodation. Prices vary according to the distance from the airport to the accommodation. Ask us for details.
Activities
Most visitors will want to see Borneo’s icon, the orangutan. This can be done with a day trip to the Sepilok Orang-Utan Centre, at Sandakan, or a stay at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria which has its own orang-utan sanctuary. Sipadan has superb diving. Day trips can be made to visit Mt.Kinabalu, and for the adventurous a 3 day trek to the very summit can be arranged (advance pre-booking essential). The Danum Valley is set amidst a vast tropical rainforest with great opportunity to see orang-utans and monkeys.
When to go
Borneo is at its best during March to October. The rainy season is usually from November through to February, but during this time you can expect sunshine amidst the downpours. Expect hot and humid weather all year round. |
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