MIRI, BORNEO
Set on 20 acres of landscaped gardens, Miri Marriott is situated on the coast overlooking the South China Sea. Located about 15 minutes from the airport and about 10 minutes from the city centre, it has a prime position to benefit the business and contemporary traveller. Those exploring the region can experience an overnight stay at a nearby longhouse and learn about living habits of one of the oldest established tribes in Borneo.
The luxury Miri Marriott hotel has a wide range of rooms and spacious suites. All rooms are elegantly furnished and with luxury facilities expected from a 5-star hotel. All rooms and suites are spacious with the standard room starting with 38 sqm. These are available in different types depending on the luxury and space required. Most rooms overlook the ocean and there are some rooms facing the pool.
Dining options vary with restaurants offering from international cuisine to wok-fried Asian delicacies. A laid-back poolside restaurant and bar serves small snacks during afternoon and the Lush Bar with live music gets busy in the evenings. Miri Marriott has Sarawak's largest free form swimming pool, well equipped gym and the Mandara Spa. In the rainforest surrounding Miri are traditional Longhouses inhabited by the Iban tribe.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeFamily RoomFitness CentreMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPoolside BarRestaurantSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableMiri Marriott Resort & Spa MIRI, BORNEO
Stay Miri Marriott Resort & Spa has 211 rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms come in three types; the basic Deluxe Rooms have garden view or pool view. The Deluxe Studio rooms have a fully equipped kitchen. While the Deluxe Ocean rooms have a guest room with ocean view and a private balcony. For those who are looking for more space can book Premier room that have a garden or pool view. These rooms feature a guest room with a private balcony and living/sitting area.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Miri Marriott Resort & Spa. The resort has a Miri Marriott Seahorse Kids Club with games including X-box games. An outdoor children's playground, inflatable pool playground and special aerobics classes for kids at the Marriott Fitness Centre.
Dine Dining options at Miri Marriott include Zest, an international restaurant offering a variety of cuisine from freshly made pasta, pizzas from wood burning ovens and wok-fried Asian delicacies. It doubles as an Italian restaurant at night. Borneo Baking Company offers fresh cakes and premium coffees and teas. Upstairs across from the lobby reception is Lush Bar which has a night band and music and classic cocktails. There is also a laid-back poolside restaurant and bar.
Relax There is no beach, but everyone talks about the pool which is huge. It is in fact Sarawak's largest free form swimming pool and has shallow area for children and a deep end for adults. Miri Marriott Spa and Wellness Centre facilities include three double Spa Suites with private outdoor bath, sauna and relaxation area. For those feeling active here is a gym and aerobics studio and outdoor tennis courts.
Experience Adventure explorers at Miri Marriott can take a day to explore Miri’s caves. Deer Cave, the most popular with the longest natural passages in the world is home to millions of bats. Tourists come here to watch an evening spectacle when thousands of bats leave the cave at dusk. Fishing tours are common with a local fisherman. Public beaches aren’t hard to find in Miri and the best known is Brighton Beach.
Location Miri Marriott Resort & Spa is located in Miri in northern Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. It is one of the most spectacular seaside resorts in Malaysia.
Getting There The new sparkling Miri International Airport (MYY), is a significant hub for central Borneo. There are frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Miri airport is also connected to Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu is a short hop from Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaula Lumpur and Brunei. There are daily flights from Miri to Mulu and three times each week from Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
When to go A good time to travel to Borneo is between March and September/October, even though Southwest monsoon brings in short burst of showers between May to July. Showers usually occur on the upper slopes in the afternoon while Mount Kinabalu has its own climate. The driest season runs from April to October but even during this season, a good raincoat is a must. The heaviest rainfall generally occurs between October and January and the lowest in between February and April.
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Western, Borneo
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