Club Med has announced plans to open its first resort near Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state, in the northern part of Borneo island late 2022. Club Med is collaborating closely with owners, Golden Sands Beach Resort City Sdn Bhd (GSBR), to create the brand’s first large-scale sustainably-built BREEAM-certified beach resort in Asia Pacific.
Located at Kuala Penyu Beach – just 90-minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport – the premium Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu will offer a pristine paradise where virgin jungle meets idyllic powdery white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu will provide a dynamic and wholesome experience that truly takes advantage of the resort’s unparalleled location. 41 acres of land flanked by tropical rainforests, fronted by kilometres of pristine beach with picture-perfect white sand, Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu’s convenient, exceptional location with unobstructed sunset views, is perfect for a destination getaway for families, friends, and couples.
The resort design will be inspired by numerous traditional Borneo ethnic cultures while seamlessly integrating its structures with the surrounding rainforest. The resort will feature plenty of spaces that is interconnected with nature, using local and sustainably sourced natural materials.
