BORNEO BEACHES
BORNEO BEACHES
Gaya Island
1 Damai Beach Resort
2 Nexus Resort & Spa Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Shangri-La Rasa Ria Gaya Island Resort
SARAWAK
Pantai Dalit
Damai 1
Mount Santubong Kuching
Pantai Dalit Beach
Gaya Island Tunku Abdul Rahman 2
Marine Park Tanjung Aru Beach
BRUNEI
BORNEO
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
Mount Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu SABAH
Find your slice of tropical paradise .
What better way to round off your Borneo adventure than with time to kick back and relax on a gorgeous beach . Most of Borneo ’ s swathes of sand are clustered around Sabah and include the beaches of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park , Tanjung Aru Beach and Pantai Dalit Beach . Tunku Abdul Rahman is made up of five islands , including Gaya , where the enticements include idyllic beaches , magnificent dive and snorkelling sites amongst sprawling coral reefs that teem with vibrant marine life , along with the chance to kayak or enjoy some light jungle trekking . Tanjung Aru Beach takes its name from the casuarina or aru trees that fringe the fine sands and is renowned for its amazing sunsets , while exquisite Pantai Dalit offers private expanses of soft white sand stretching almost as far as the eye can see . On Sarawak , Telok Bandung faces the South China Sea and has a stunning backdrop of majestic Mount Santubong as well as dense tropical rainforest .
Getting there : For most resorts , there ’ s a private road transfer from Kota Kinabalu or Kuching . Gaya Island also involves a speedboat transfer ( shared ).
Best time to go : With an equatorial climate , Borneo enjoys sunshine all year round although rainfall can occur at any time . March to October are considered the best months to travel .
7 nts with flights from £ 1375pp extra night from £ 39pp
DAMAI BEACH RESORT
3H Sarawak
This relaxing , informal base is set on a hillside overlooking Telok Bandung ’ s broad sandy beach under the gaze of Mount Santubong and surrounded by rainforest . The expansive beach side pool is just the spot to soak up the warm sun with a book in hand before you take a stroll along the sands . The Santubong Bar is a welcoming place to unwind while Cafe Satang offers a wide variety of local and international dishes .
Features : 220 rooms • restaurant • 2 bars • 2 swimming pools , one by the beach and one on the hilltop serving deluxe rooms and suites • children ’ s pool • spa • gym • tennis • children ’ s club 4-12 years • free WiFi
Accommodation : In standard balcony rooms with bath / shower , fridge and balcony .
Room upgrades : Superior poolside rooms from £ 1 • chalets from £ 1 with breathtaking views of the hills and beach • hilltop sea view deluxe rooms from £ 4 • Baruk suites from £ 25 which have a living area and a spacious balcony with views of the South China Sea .
Meals : Breakfast . Private transfers : 55 minutes from Kuching airport .
Note : Steps linking the hilltop to the beach may be difficult for the less mobile . A shuttle bus runs between the hilltop suites and lower beach level .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE night 7 for 6 & 14 for 12 : Aug 23-Dec 24 . Compulsory breakfast payable . May not apply to all room categories .
FREE room upgrade : Aug 23-Dec 24 if you stay at least 10 nights . Upgrade is from standard balcony to superior poolside , superior poolside to chalet or chalet to hilltop sea view deluxe room .
Honeymoons & wedding anniversaries : Aug 23-Dec 24 receive an upgrade to a Baruk suite , subject to availability .
Poring Hot Springs
Standard balcony room visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
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