Magic of the Orient

The holidays in our Orient section were previously operated by Magic of the Orient, which has now joined with its sister company Trips Worldwide.

BORNEO ACCOMMODATION

featuring 20 hotels & lodges
these are just a selection of our carefully chosen holiday accommodation

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort

A very attractive property with high standards and a beautiful outlook. Although there is only a small beach, the landscaped gardens and view to 5 islands of the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Marine Park more than compensate. The city centre, local attractions, and the airport are a stones throw away.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Colonial Penang & the Wildlife of Borneo, The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Lankayan Island & Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Itinerary, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Trekking in Borneo, Dive Borneo, Borneo - Off The Beaten Track
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

This Shangi-La property is situated on the completely unspoilt Pantai Dalit where lush tropical rainforest meets the sea. The hotel offers first-class facilities, consistently good standards of service and luxurious guestrooms.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Lankayan Island & Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary Itinerary, Trekking in Borneo, Dive Borneo, Borneo - Off The Beaten Track
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Mountain Lodge

Mountain Lodge

Situated just outside Mt Kinabalu National Park, this is basic but comfortable lodge accommodation. There is a stunning view of Mt Kinabalu. All the rooms have en-suite facilities with shower.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Wildlife of Borneo, Mount Kinabalu Mountain Climb, Colonial Penang & the Wildlife of Borneo, The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Trekking in Borneo
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Sukau River Lodge

Sukau River Lodge

Set right on the Kinabatangan River, this is a perfect location to spot Proboscis monkeys and the magnificent hornbill.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Wildlife of Borneo, Proboscis Monkeys of Kinabatangan, Colonial Penang & the Wildlife of Borneo, The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Trekking in Borneo
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Libaran Island Lodge

Libaran Island Lodge

This is a relaxed location perfect for swimming and snorkelling. The cabana style accommodation is basic but comfortable. The rooms feature air-conditioning and en-suite facilities.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Wildlife of Borneo, Colonial Penang & the Wildlife of Borneo, The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Trekking in Borneo
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Selingan Island

Selingan Island

Green and Hawksbill turtles come ashore here at Selingan Island almost every night throughout the year to lay their eggs. The chalet style accommodation is simple with shared very basic bathroom facilities. The rooms do have air-conditioning.

 

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Wildlife of Borneo, Colonial Penang & the Wildlife of Borneo, The Best of Borneo holiday, The Best of Borneo holiday, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Trekking in Borneo
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Borneo Rainforest Lodge

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

A 4 star rustic lodge in the heart of the untouched virgin rainforest, this is a haven for wildlife lovers and walkers. The wooden lodge style rooms are very spacious with en-suite facilities overlooking the pristine jungle. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 60 people ensuring a unique and individual experience. Great for those wanting to get right off the beaten track and to experience the true rainforest, this lodge is very comfortable with a lovely dining and bar area overlooking the river.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Danum Valley
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Sipadan / Kapalai Resort, Borneo

Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

The Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort has been planned and built as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight and it boasts a mile-long sandbank of powdery blindingly white sand where one can suntan at complete leisure! The resort offers roomy and elegant twin-sharing wooden chalets with huge private balconies and attached bathrooms.

Region: Sabah
Featured in: Dive Borneo
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Sepilok Nature Resort Sabah Borneo

Sepilok Nature Resort

Hidden amongst a veritable treasure trove of tropical plants and grasses, huge trees and spectacular orchids in bloom, the quaint bungalows of the Sepilok Nature Resort are within walking distance of the world-famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve. The precious home of the last wild orang-utans of Northern Borneo.

Region: Sabah
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Tabin Wildlife Resort

Tabin Wildlife Resort

Encounter wild Borneo at its best. Tabin is an enormous dipterocarp rainforest landscape in the eastern part of Sabah. Declared a wildlife reserve because of the large numbers of animal species inhabiting its forest, it includes several which are highly endangered such as the Sumatera rhinoceros. The Resort is basic but comfortable.

Region: Sabah
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Gayana Eco Resort

Gayana Eco Resort

Gayana Eco Resort lies only 20-minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu. Charming thatched roofs overlook the sea and are surrounded by rainforest. There is a host of sumptuous marine life here, home to giant clams and clown fish that greet delighted snorkellers and divers. Tastefully furnished guestrooms have all modern amenities.

Region: Sabah
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Lankayan Island Dive Resort

Lankayan Island Dive Resort

With its powdery white sandy beaches, Lankayan reminds many of the Maldives.This is the only resort on the island so you can really relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Accommodation is comfortable and well furnished. Well regarded amongst the diving community, it is part of the Malaysian National Marine Park and is very environmentally conscious.

Region: Sabah
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Hilton Kuching

Hilton Kuching

The Hilton Kuching is located right in the heart of the city, occupying a landscaped site by the promenade and facing the the banks of the Sarawak River. Enjoying spectacular and panoramic views of the city, its a popular choice. The well appointed guestrooms and suites are perfectly comfortable offering luxury amenities.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Sarawak Adventure, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Sarawak Highlights
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Holiday Inn Kuching

Holiday Inn Kuching

On the banks of the Sarawak River, midway between the old city and the new. All rooms are airconditioned; bath & shower; IDD telephone; TV with in-house movies; voice mail; tea/coffee making; hairdryer.

Region: Sarawak
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Royal Mulu Resort

Royal Mulu Resort

The resort is designed in the style of a longhouse, with all buildings on stilts. Its setting is in the rainforest, on the bend of the river, and it benefits from fabulous views of the nearby mountains. Although the hotel is fairly simple the quality is good.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Mulu Magic, Mulu Magic, Camp 5 & Pinnacles, Sarawak Adventure, Malaysia's Nature & Wildlife, Sarawak Highlights
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Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

The Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort is located in the heart of the world’s most ancient rainforest in the north-west of Borneo. On a lake peninsula, 4 to 5 hours drive from the city of Kuching, the Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort embraces its wild, untamed surroundings and integrates pure nature, Iban culture and rugged adventure with welcomed reminders of modern-day living. The resort has 100 guest rooms in 11 indigenous style longhouses, raised on stilts.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Ulu Ai Longhouse, Sarawak Adventure
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Damai Puri

Damai Puri

On its own sandy beach fronting the South China Sea some 40 minutes by road from Kuching with the jungle covered slopes of Mount Santubong behind. Next door is the Sarawak Cultural Village, a living museum depicting the lifestyles of the State.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Sarawak Adventure
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Camp 5

Camp 5

The camp is situated in a clearing within the rainforest on the banks of the Melinau River boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. It serves as a base camp to the Pinnacles, which are a collection of 45 metre high, limestone needles that cling to the side of Gunung Api (Fire Mountain). This particular trek is ideal for keen hikers but is challenging and a fairly hard trek up the mountain.There is a communal washroom area and kitchen facilities and 4 rooms which can sleep up to 10 people each.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Mulu Magic, Camp 5 & Pinnacles, Sarawak Adventure
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Ulu Ai Longhouse

Ulu Ai Longhouse

The Ulu Ai Longhouse is a jungle lodge located next to the longhouse of Nanga Sumpa, an hour and a half longboat ride from Batang Ai jetty, Sarawak. Nanga Sumpa Longhouse is home to 33-families. Staying at the Ulu Ai jungle lodge adjacent to the longhouse allows visitors a unique opportunity to spend time with the local Iban people to learn about their culture, to experience how they live as well as to enjoy some local rice wine.

The accommodation is rustic and very basic but clean, with a shared washroom area. There is a kitchen and communal veranda area overlooking the river below. You can hike the jungle trails along the river, take a boat ride to the scenic Enseluai Waterfall, swim, explore the rainforest and try fishing Iban-style.

Region: Sarawak
Featured in: Ulu Ai Longhouse, Sarawak Adventure
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Riverview Hotel

Riverview Hotel

This is a comfortable hotel located in the centre of the city, within easy access to all the city has to offer. The hotel comprises 126 well decorated rooms, and has a sauna, jacuzzi, swimming pool and Coffee house and a complimentary shuttle to the town centre and Gadong.

Region: Brunei
Featured in: Brunei Extension
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The holidays, accommodation and tours shown on this page represent only a small selection of Trips Tailor made holidays. For more information about travelling with us, and the locations we offer, please contact us or let us call you!.

 

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