The lovely and luxurious Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort is an excellent family hotel. Set amidst a beautiful Nature Reserve this 5-star hotel also resides on the doorstep of Pantai Dalit Beach, so guests can enjoy a spectacular beachfront view, with 400 acres of tropical forest in the background.

This is a wonderfully luxurious location that not only offers a huge range of comforts but also some idyllic scenery.

Hotel facilities

• The hotel offers a choice of five restaurants serving a variety of popular western cuisines, as well as Malaysian and Asian favourites so you can try something new each evening if you wish
• The hotel boasts a large outdoor swimming pool and a separate children’s pool with a slide – perfect for families
• The resort is home to a championship golf course and the magnificent Spa at Dalit Bay
• There is a small gift shop on-site where you can buy postcards and souvenirs
• 24-hour room service is available
• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout

True to its name, you’ll find yourself at the heart of nature in Sepilok, surrounded by breath-taking jungle views. Take it easy on your private balcony, or the communal lounge area amongst beautiful tropical plants, trees and wildlife.

The lodge is perfectly situated for access to the world-famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, home to some of the few remaining wild Orangutans of Northern Borneo.

Hotel facilities

• Water, tea and coffee are available for guests free of charge
• Enjoy a refreshing open-air shower in your en-suite for a true back-to-nature experience
• Meals are served in the central restaurant on a covered terrace and the food here is a popular combination of traditional Malaysian and international cuisine.
• There is a small on-site shop where you can purchase basic essentials

Kinabatangan Nature Lodge is situated on the Kinabatangan River, a remote and beautiful region which is a real wildlife haven and sanctuary for many animals whose habitats have been lost through deforestation. Here visitors can sleep surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and the wildlife to which it is home. The lodge is on the edge of the tiny village of Kampung Bilit, a remote and traditional community that lives within this area of rainforest.

This is a unique experience for your family to get up close to some of Borneo’s most incredible animals and the guides at the lodge will endeavour to ensure you can enjoy as many wildlife encounters as possible.

The lodge is built in the style of traditional Orang Sungai architecture, allowing it to blend into the environment. It is a simple place but this is all about the experience of spending time in the unique surroundings.

Hotel facilities

• There is a small on-site shop which is supported and run by local villagers where you can buy small snacks, bottled water and basic essentials. You can purchase additional insect repellent and items such as leech socks if you wish to use them during the hikes and all of the proceeds go to the local community.
• Tea and coffee are available for guests free of charge. Drinking water is provided in the main lodge buildings for guests as the water from the taps is not drinkable
• Families can enjoy home-cooked meals which are served buffet style in the central dining area which is open to the sounds of the rainforest
• The guides at this lodge are second to none and they will do all that they can to ensure that you experience as many wildlife encounters as possible
• The lodge has gumboots available to hire for the jungle hikes which are highly recommended