Borneo Highlands Resort and Bidayuh Spa Review
On reaching the resort’s foot, you have to use the resorts 4WD service for the journey up to a height of 1,000 meters above sea level on the Penrissen Range surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, one of the oldest in the world.
This captivated me whenever I travel, as the type of resorts and spas found around Malaysia are always impressive.
This is also my second time visiting this place in five years, and I highly recommend this for anyone wanting something different.
Breathtaking view Borneo Highlands Resort and Spa gives you the chance to just let loose and relax while breathing the fresh mountain air, enjoying dazzling scenery and watch amazing sunsets.
The average temperature at this highland is also about 18-28 degrees Celsius; hence it can get a little chilly.
The Borneo Highlands Resort is also a golf retreat with an 18 hole (Par 72) called the Hornbill Golf Course designed by Australian Neil Crafter.
One of the few rare golf courses in Malaysia to be located in the highlands is a golfers paradise.
Not that I play golf, but I know a few friends who would love to give this place a try. You can also rent the entire golf course for RM25,000 (US$8000) per day!
Coffee House at the resortNow, how many resorts or hotels do you know which have their own local organic garden? This would be perfect for healthy travellers.
The view at the back of the resort. This is where the Jungle Spa is located.
Some beautiful landscaping at the back of the resort outside the Bidayuh Spa
A bar area located in the hotel
First-floor massage area in the spaThe place is well themed and absolutely beautifully decorated with traditional Bidayuh ornaments and craft items.
View of the spa’s massage area with a Burung Kenyalang carving in the foreground
Treated dead trees used for part of the decorations
Burung Kenyalang (Hornbill) carving at the poolYou will see a traditional Burung Kenyalang (Hornbill) carving at the largest pool, modified to sprout water into the treatment pools.
These sought after carvings can fetch as high as RM5,000 per bird, depending on the age and size of the carvings.
They are gorgeous, and I have a small one in my home. My next target is to get a large Burung Kenyalang carving.
Checking the water
Lush green flora decorated tastefully in the Bidayuh Spa lower section.The lower part of the Bidayuh Spa is beautifully decorated with live plants, carefully placed all over the premises.
It gives you a fresh feeling when going there, like you are in a rainforest oasis. They have a hot, warm and cold pool and also a sauna located on this level.
Another view of the amazing spa pool
Me posing on one of the handcrafted wooden chairs Aromatherapy Massage
Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage
Hot, Warm, and Cool Pool
Steam your way to health
Sauna your worries away
Common Shower Rooms
equipped with Individual Jacuzzi Baths, Steam Bath and Sauna Rooms
*Please note that the prices have increased since the time of this writing. Check with the spa on the new prices.
Office:
Jalan Borneo Heights, Padawan,
94200 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Tel: (6) 019-8280 790, (6) 019-8290 790
Fax: (6) 082-321 900
The entrance to Kalimantan Lookout PointThe Kalimantan Viewpoint is just a 5-minute trek from the Borneo Highland Resort, and you will love it just like I did.
The view of Kalimantan that eveningOther than that, you see as far as your eye can see. I spent a good 1 hour here enjoying the views and fresh mountain air.
The Kalimantan viewpoint at Borneo Highlands ResortNote the signpost and height. If you step over the signpost barrier for your added information, you will be in Kalimantan legally, without a passport.
That is the border between us and Indonesia. However, there are only about 3 to 5 feet of land before it drops 600 meters!
Anyone visiting this area should be extra careful, especially if you have children. For other interesting to do around here, you can check out my other Sarawak articles.
If you have enough time while travelling in Kuching, you can opt to visit this place as it takes about an hour to get there from the town area.
This would be an interesting experience for both spa and sightseeing, as the resort is located high up on a hill.
You can either check with the local tour agents in town or call the Borneo Highlands Resort and Bidayuh Spa for arrangements.
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