Kota Kinabalu, Borneo
Grandis hotel
Stunning panoramas from a perfect retreat
Located in the heart of it all, the Grandis hotel provides a true home away from home experience. Named after the endemic orchard found on Mount Kinabalu, the hotel is within close proximity to tropical islands, lush rainforests and Mount Kinabalu, a perfect base for exploration.
The sumptuous rooms are meticulously designed, completed with spacious bathrooms and contemporary amenities. Experience spectacular views from the rooms, either looking out across the South China sea, facing Kota Kinabalu’s sunsets or of the impressive Tunka Abdul Rahman park islands. The hotel incorporates sustainable design features through the use of local, energy-saving materials.
Enjoy a variety of cuisine within different settings, from an interactive open kitchen to the more relaxed piano lounge and casual rooftop bar with swimming pool. Step out of the hotel and experience the myriad of attractions within the area.
Highlights
Visit the city bird sanctuary
Explore the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village
Nearby to Jesselton Point for scuba diving
Visit the Gaya street fair, on a Sunday
188 air-conditioned guest rooms
WiFi
Rooftop swimming pool
Fitness centre
24 hour concierge
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Tucked away on the fringes of Khao Sok National Park, one of Thailand’s most ancient and biodiverse rainforests, Thanyamundra Organic Resort offers an intimate sanctuary with nine guestrooms. The setting is mesmerising: a patchwork of cultivated organic farmland gently gives way to dense jungle, while mist drifts across rolling emerald hills in the early morning.
Two teakwood residences, built in traditional Thai style, house the guest rooms. Within, antique furnishings add a sense of heritage and handwoven textiles bring warmth and colour.
Begin with yoga at dawn or a leisurely walk among rice paddies and vegetable gardens, before setting out to discover the wonders of the rainforest. Back at the resort, the infinity pool seemingly spills into the surrounding hills. From here, the horizon becomes a living panorama of forest, farmland and sky, shifting in colour as the day passes from morning to the glow of sunset. The spa provides another form of retreat, where traditional Thai treatments restore balance after a day outdoors.
Food is at the heart of the Thanyamundra experience. The resort’s organic farm supplies the kitchen with fragrant herbs, just-picked vegetables, tropical fruit and locally produced cheese. Meals, whether enjoyed in the open-sided pavilion or al fresco under the stars, are thoughtfully prepared to highlight the freshest seasonal ingredients.
