Club Med opens bookings for new Borneo resort in Malaysia

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New beachfront property in Kota Kinabalu to welcome first guests in November 2026

Club Med has announced the opening of reservations for its new resort in Malaysia, Club Med Borneo. Bookings will officially open on 23 March 2026, marking the next step in the brand’s expansion in Asia Pacific. The resort is scheduled to welcome its first guests in November 2026.

Second Malaysian resort with focus on sustainability

Club Med Borneo will be the company’s second property in Malaysia, following Club Med Cherating. The new resort is designed as a large-scale, sustainably built beach destination and is expected to become the brand’s first BREEAM-certified resort in the Asia Pacific region.

Located on the shores of Kuala Penyu, approximately 90 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the resort combines coastal scenery with proximity to ancient rainforest landscapes along the South China Sea.

Architecture inspired by local heritage

The design concept draws on Borneo’s cultural heritage. A central timber pavilion, inspired by traditional Rumah Rungus longhouses, forms the architectural core and integrates with the surrounding natural environment.

The resort will offer around 400 rooms, including 39 Exclusive Collection Suites with enhanced privacy. The Mutiara Exclusive Collection provides a separate “resort within a resort” concept, featuring a private lounge, exclusive pool and dedicated bar.

Comprehensive leisure and family offering

Facilities include multiple pools, such as a main infinity pool and a splash park, as well as a range of dining venues. Families are catered to through dedicated Kids’ Club programmes, while evening entertainment is hosted at the main theatre.

Additional amenities include meeting facilities, a spa set within a forest environment and access to nearby mangrove areas, offering opportunities to explore the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Opening offer for early bookings

Reservations open on 23 March 2026. Guests booking stays between 16 November 2026 and 3 January 2027 will receive a complimentary upgrade to Deluxe rooms, subject to availability and applicable conditions.