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BEACH RESORTS
Garden Wing deluxe sea view room
7 nts with flights from £ 1595pp extra night from £ 64pp
7 nts with flights from £ 1759pp extra night from £ 84pp
SHANGRI-LA RASA RIA , KOTA KINABALU
5H Kota Kinabalu , Sabah
This secluded resort on exquisite Pantai Dalit Beach is surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation , including a unique nature reserve with some amazing animals including the flying fox . Facilities include a magnificent spa , an ecologically friendly championship golf course and a fun filled children ’ s club . Wellappointed rooms , spread over two wings , are luxuriously furnished and the enticing range of restaurants offer a variety of cuisine .
Features : 499 rooms • 6 restaurants • 2 bars • 2 swimming pools , one exclusively for the Ocean Wing • fitness centre • tennis • The Spa
• adjoining Dalit Bay Golf Club • watersports • children ’ s club 4-11 years ( 9am-9pm )• children ’ s activity park • canopy walkway • nature reserve where activities include hiking to a peak followed by breakfast with a view or a night walk with night vision goggles to observe nocturnal wildlife
• shuttle bus to Shangri-La ’ s Tanjung Aru & Kota Kinabalu • free WiFi
Accommodation : In Garden Wing superior rooms with bath / shower , mini fridge and balcony with rainforest views .
Room upgrades : Garden Wing deluxe rooms from £ 3 • Garden Wing deluxe sea view rooms from £ 12 • Ocean Wing junior suite garden view ( 5Hluxury ) from £ 38 which include breakfast served in Oceano Restaurant , Nespresso machine , filled mini bar on arrival with selection of non-alcoholic beverages & snacks ( replenished daily ), exclusive check-in and access to the Ocean Wing pool , jacuzzi and garden area • Ocean Wing junior suite sea view rooms from £ 51 .
Meals : Breakfast . Half board from £ 29 and full board from £ 46 . Private transfers : 45 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport .
PREMIER PLUS
FREE nights
7 for 5 & 12 for 8 : 26 Aug-26 Dec 23 , 02 Jan-08 Feb & 16 Feb- 31 Mar 24 .
Early booking room discounts up to 33 %: On selected dates Oct 23- Mar 25 . Minimum stay also applies .
FREE upgrade to Garden Wing deluxe sea view room : 01 Oct- 26 Dec 23 , 02 Jan-08 Feb & 16 Feb-31 Mar 24 if you book at least 90 days before arrival and stay at least 4 nights .
Family offers : Please ask for details .
Honeymoons : If you stay at least 4 nights in a Garden Wing room receive an upgrade to next room category and 20 % spa discount . Please ask for details of the Ocean Wing honeymoon offers .
GAYA ISLAND RESORT
5Hluxury Gaya Island , Sabah
This beautiful beachfront resort resides on the largest of five islands within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park . With a stunning view of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon and surrounded by sandy beaches , ancient rainforest , protected mangroves and coral reefs , the resort blends seamlessly into the natural environment . Idyllic villas nestle on the slopes of a hill offering contemporary elegance and a variety of views . Those wishing to explore have wilderness activities and cultural excursions , whilst there are sporting options on land and sea . Sustainable practices to minimise carbon footprints are in place along with proactive conservation projects .
Features : 120 villas and 1 suite • 3 restaurants • bar • swimming pool
• children ’ s pool • spa • gym • marine & wildlife centres • watersports
Accommodation : In Bayu villas with bath and separate shower , safe and veranda .
Room upgrades : Canopy villas from £ 11 which have views of the rainforest canopy or tropical mangroves • Kinabalu villas from £ 20 which offer sea views • Suria two bedroom suite on request .
Meals : Breakfast . Full board from £ 57 .
Transfers : 30 minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and then a 15 minute speedboat transfer .
Note : A Sabah Parks conservation fee of RM35 per person will be collected for first night of stay , then an extra RM25 per person per night is payable locally . This resort is not suitable for the less mobile due to hillside location .
Canopy villa visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
PREMIER PLUS
Multi-centre FREE nights
4 for 3 & 7 for 5 : On selected dates Aug 23-Mar 24 . Stay 3 nights at Gaya Island Resort and receive 1 extra free night at Hotel Stripes , Kuala Lumpur ; stay 6 nights at Gaya Island Resort and 2 extra nights free at Hotel Stripes , Kuala Lumpur .
6 for 5 : On selected dates Apr 24-Mar 25 . Stay 5 nights at Gaya Island Resort and receive 1 extra free night at The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur .
Early booking & long stay 10 % villa discount : On selected dates Aug 23-Mar 25 . Minimum stay also applies .
FREE 50 minute couples massage : 01 Aug-19 Dec 23 , 06 Jan-06 Feb , 19 Feb-19 Dec 24 , 06-25 Jan & 07 Feb-31 Mar 25 if you stay at least 5 nights .
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