MULU, BORNEO
Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa has been recently renovated with an ethnic design resembling a longhouse. It rests on 15-foot wooden stilts rising over lush vegetation and linked by a series of walkways. The resort has 101 luxurious rooms in three types; Deluxe, Premier and Suites that differ in size. Each guest room comes with its own deck overlooking the scenic rainforest or Melinau River, with modern amenities such as flat screen TVs and high-speed Internet access.
The newly furnished resort is now managed by Marriot with refurnished new lobby lounge, open-space business centre and library. The resort has a lovely pool area which is welcoming after a long day of exploring the nearby caves, the reason you will have come here. The Wildflower is the resort’s one main restaurant but the food is great. There is a la carte service and buffet and meals can be had indoors or dine al fresco, which is recommended.
Earlier, we were in the Sarawak Chamber – largest natural underground chamber known in the whole world. And just like the first explorers who came here in 1978 with the Royal Geographical Expedition, we felt their pride and sense of discovery. After all, we are in the Mulu National Park, in the north of Sarawak, Borneo; easy to point on the map but not so easy to reach. It is after all in the middle of nowhere.
Amenities
Bar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableRoyal Mulu Marriott Resort MULU, BORNEO
Stay Royal Mulu Marriott Resort has 188 Rooms and Suites. These range from deluxe rooms to executive suites, crown suites and the royal suite, all of which have views of rainforest or riverside. All rooms have rich parquet flooring, air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms with hot water and spacious private verandas overlooking the Melinau River or verdant jungle. Rooms features include LCD TV, coffee maker / tea service, mini-bar, mini-refrigerator.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Royal Mulu Marriott Resort. There is a Marriott Kids Club where babysitting services are provided. The restaurants have highchairs and children's menus.
Dine There are three restaurants at the Royal Mulu Marriott Resort with indoor or outdoor seating for al fresco dining. These serve both Western and Chinese cuisine at the picturesque Wildflower Restaurant. There is also a Riverside Lounge and Splash Bar for drinks. In the surrounds are Park Cafe, an all-day restaurant that serves both local and International dishes, while Larry's Place, operated by Mulu locals and Jowel Melinau Lodge serves local Borneo dishes.
Relax Royal Mulu Marriott Resort has a new Mandara spa, an outdoor swimming pool, gym and Activity Centre, meeting facilities. The resort can even arrange exciting outdoor activities such as night cruise, rafting, kayaking and jungle hiking and many more activities available at Mulu National Park.
Experience Complimentary activities at the Royal Mulu Resort include jungle treks, cave visits and long house tours. Additional activities include kayaking, canopy walk, rock climbing, biking and river safaris. The resort has experience guides for cave exploration and who will teach you about their formations and information about its history. Located five minutes from a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can visit Mulu Caves and watch the million bats spectacle at dusk!
Location Royal Mulu Resort is located in Mulu in central Borneo, just bordering Brunei. The resort is only a few minutes' drive from the airport.
Getting There International flights arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport or Kuching and then a 1-hour flight to Mulu. Depending on your flight times, you may have to take a break at Kota Kinabalu or Kuching. The Miri airport can be reached from Kuching or Kota Kinabalu. There are daily flights from Miri to Mulu and scheduled flights 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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