Navin Kumar Perianen
Club Med Borneo opens on 16 November in Kuala Penyu, Sabah, with 400 rooms on 17 hectares of beachfront. The resort takes bookings from that date, according to trade reports from March. It joins a wave of new hotels across Malaysia.
Reservations opened on 24 March. The resort sits on the coast, about 90 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. One travel agency puts the drive at about two hours.
Overall, here is what the resort offers, what guests can do and what the reports do not say.
What the resort offers
The resort has 400 guest rooms. Of these, 39 are Exclusive Collection suites. Another agency report lists the suites at 59 to 88 square metres, with a private lounge, pool and bar.
Standard guests can book Superior or Deluxe rooms. However, one agency says only Deluxe rooms and suites are on sale for the launch weeks. Therefore, check the room category before booking.
Three dining venues are named. The Alam is the main buffet restaurant. The Laut is a specialty restaurant with a bar, and The Pasir is a beachfront bar.
The grounds include an infinity pool, a family splash park and kids’ clubs. In addition, there is a spa, a main theatre and meeting rooms. However, the spa and some excursions cost extra, according to the travel agency. Moreover, guests should confirm which activities are included in the package.
What guests can do
Club Med lists pickleball, padel, tennis, stand-up paddleboarding and yoga. The agency adds kayaking and a flying trapeze. Meanwhile, the activities depend on age and weather. Guests can also use the spa and the main theatre.
Excursions include a visit to the Mari-Mari Cultural Village in Inanam. Guests can also join a city tour or snorkel at Pulau Tiga. Furthermore, the agency lists dusk river safaris in the Klias wetlands.
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The resort is built beside a protected mangrove reserve, according to one report. Its design is inspired by Rungus longhouses, a traditional Sabah style. Moreover, the resort is designed to meet an international green building standard known as BREEAM.
None of the reports we read says the standard has been awarded. The reports describe it as a design aim. Likewise, they do not give the investment value of the project.
What is not yet known
No report gives a nightly rate or a package price. The company said in March that the price range would be shown when bookings opened. Therefore, check the booking page for current prices.
Launch offers were announced in March. They included a complimentary upgrade to a Deluxe room for stays from 16 November to 3 January. However, one agency now says that upgrade has ended, so confirm the terms with Club Med.
The resort was built with a partner, Golden Sands Beach Resort City, according to a March report. One agency report expects more than 350 jobs, directly and indirectly. The company has not said how many are filled.
In short, Club Med Borneo opens on 16 November with 400 rooms. Check the booking page for prices and offers. Watch for the company’s opening statement this week.
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