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OITOM Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Serving hard to source local ingredients that would eclipse the biggest global produce names, and advocating for local Sabahan culinary talent, OITOM shines with blazing incandescence as Sab…
Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Designed specifically for the culturally and ‘creative-minded traveller’, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is where the city meets the sea. Ideally located in the heart of the downtown area, gu…
Rooftop @ Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall From its elevated position on the fifteenth floor, Rooftop @ Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu might have one of the most sensational vistas in Malaysia. From their viewing deck, guests c…
Shangri-La Rasa Ria Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall A resort destination for families, nature lovers, beach lovers, golf lovers and romantic lovers, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria is a paradise on earth. Throughout time, great poets have told us of Kubl…
Flips Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall In the heart of Kota Kinabalu, one of Malaysia’s best cocktail venues has taken root. Flips will have you flipping the light fantastic to get a booking at this hot cocktail destination. Fli…
Kloud, Bar, Restaurant & Café, Kundasang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall A visit to Kloud at the foot of Mount Kinabalu is a spiritual experience. Good for the tastebuds, good for the stomach, good for the mind and great for the soul. It’s surrou…
Tana Restaurant Kota Kinabalu Words: Claire MathesonPhotos: Monica Tindall What do you get when you cross a restaurant, rooftop bar, affordable youth hotel, and accessible shared working and hangout space, with bright colourful street art celebrating Borne…
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Offering true resort-style vacations, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru in Kota Kinabalu is a utopian paradise on earth, with so much on offer to pack your days with. You’ll wake up on your last day of hol…
A gem off the coast of East Malaysia, Gaya Island Resort lies in the heart of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Set amongst flourishing tropical rainforest and surrounded by a protected aquatic paradise, this YTL property integrates chic accommodation and facili…
A timber building on stilts erected amongst the mangroves houses Gaya Island Resort’s Spa Village. Giant glass panels tilt open allowing in clean fresh air, and the sounds of cicadas chirping and birds calling provide a natural soundtrack. Drawing on the rich cu…
While Gaya Island Resort is home to four restaurants, the gastronome experiences available on the property extend beyond the walls of these outlets. Popular Malaysian resident packages include full board entitling guests to order from menus around the resort…
Location An easy drive from the airport has us at the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu in 15 minutes. Its home in the heart of the city looks out over the South China Sea promising to deliver some of those spectacular sunsets KK is famed for. Tourist attractions, including …