Club Med Borneo
Borneo is bucket-list territory and Club Med is putting an all-inclusive right between the rainforest and the South China Sea.
About This Resort
Borneo is bucket-list territory and Club Med is putting an all-inclusive right between the rainforest and the South China Sea. Orangutans, diving, and beaches — all in one trip. The eco-certification is real too, not greenwashing.
Highlights
- Between rainforest and South China Sea
- BREEAM environmental certification
- Family-friendly beachfront
- Near Kota Kinabalu
Activities & Experiences
- nature
- Water Sports
- Diving & Snorkel
- Kids Activities
Opening November 2026
Inside the launch window: opening rates are usually bookable now, and this is when they're at their softest. Book a flexible rate in case the date slips.
The launch-rate diary
We price a 7-night stay for two here on a rotating schedule and keep the receipts, because a brand-new resort’s opening rates tend to be the lowest it will ever show, and the only way to prove that is a dated record.
Guest Reviews
The most expected place in Kota Kinabalu area.
Looking to visit, waiting for the official opening of Club Med Borneo.
one of the best beach in Sabah
Not open yet, but far from the airport, New building with brand-new facilities
photo taken March 2024 from the coast, probably 60% complete
What we recommend
- Find flights (opens in a new tab)Round trips to Malaysia from about $1029
- Airport transfer (opens in a new tab)About 2 hr from BKI, booked before you flyWe use this every trip
- Rent a car (opens in a new tab)See Malaysia beyond the resort gates
- Things to do (opens in a new tab)Diving and snorkel trips around Sabah, Malaysia
- Travel insurance (opens in a new tab)Cancellations, delays, and the medical bill you hope not to seeWe never travel without it
- Stay connected (opens in a new tab)Data working the moment you land at BKI
Before you book
- Fly into
- BKIKota Kinabalu International Airport
- Airport transfer
- About 2 hr
- Flight time
- 10 hours or morefrom the US East Coast
- Best months
- Mar to Sep
- All-inclusive
- Included in the rate
- Kids' club
- Yes
Passport, safety, tipping & more, read before you fly.
Read the country guideAll-inclusive, except the good stuff
That is where trips get expensive: the plan covers the week, then the things you actually wanted are quietly a la carte. Here is the line at Club Med Borneo, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningThe Laut gourmet a la carte included alongside the main buffet in the all-inclusive offer | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorall-day open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included; premium labels and bottled wines extra per Club Med policy | Partly included |
| Wi-FiWi-Fi in all rooms | Included |
| Non-motorized water sportsstand-up paddle among ~32 included activities; also padel, pickleball, tennis, archery, flying trapeze | Included |
| Spa treatmentsClub Med Spa treatments on request at additional cost | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubclubs from 4 yrs included (Mini 4-10, Teens 11-13, Chill Pass 14-17); Baby Club (0-2) and Petit Club (2-3) also on site | Included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
What the week is actually like
The Alam main buffet with 4 dining atmospheres; The Laut gourmet restaurant with its own bar; The Pasir main bar; Bayu Exclusive Collection bar
main infinity pool along the coastline, family Splash Park with water features, dedicated Exclusive Collection pool
private white-sand beach on the South China Sea at Kuala Penyu, Sabah; resort opens 16 Nov 2026 so on-the-ground swim conditions not yet reported (basis: Club Med press/official pages)
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Club Med Borneo
All 2 room categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages.
The right room is personal: a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.
From the resort's own accommodations pages. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
Bringing the kids to Club Med Borneo
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen club
- Dedicated teen program
- Does Club Med Borneo have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Club Med Borneo runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
- Is there anything for teenagers at Club Med Borneo?
- Yes. Club Med Borneo has a dedicated teen club. Whether it's actually busy varies by week and season; school-holiday weeks are when it comes alive.
Taking a group
Day and night entertainment program per official pages; Exclusive Collection wing with private bar, lounge and pool. Resort opens 16 Nov 2026
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
Tell us the trip, we'll tell you the resort
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
What else the research turned up
Things to know before you book
- Club Med Borneo is a pre-opening resort scheduled to welcome first guests in November 2026, so post-stay guest review coverage is not yet sufficient for Gold Standard scoring.
- The property is positioned as a large beachfront all-inclusive resort in Kuala Penyu, around two hours from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
- Because guest stays have not yet produced meaningful review volume, food, service, room, beach, and overall scores should remain unpublished until post-opening evidence is available.
Hidden tips
- Treat all current guest-experience expectations as provisional until the resort has opened and review coverage is available.
- The Exclusive Collection Space is the strongest evidence-backed choice for travelers who want the highest-service room experience.
What guests say
From Reddit
Reddit coverage is pre-opening and not yet a stay-review source. The available discussion is mainly local/news reaction to the Club Med Borneo development rather than guest feedback from completed stays.
Room intelligence
- Best Room Category
- Exclusive Collection Space suitesOfficial materials describe the Exclusive Collection Space as a separated premium area with suites, private bar, terrace lounge, personalized services, and a dedicated pool.
Everything we read on Club Med Borneo
Mar to Sep
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Oct.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain days | One of the best months to visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°F | 73°F | 14 | No |
| Feb | 88°F | 73°F | 10 | No |
| Mar | 90°F | 73°F | 8 | Yes |
| Apr | 90°F | 75°F | 8 | Yes |
| May | 90°F | 75°F | 12 | Yes |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 14 | Yes |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 13 | Yes |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 13 | Yes |
| Sep | 90°F | 73°F | 14 | Yes |
| Oct | 90°F | 73°F | 16 (a wet month) | No |
| Nov | 88°F | 73°F | 15 | No |
| Dec | 88°F | 73°F | 16 (a wet month) | No |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BKI · Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Transfer
- 120 min
- Address
- 89740 Kuala Penyu, Sabah, Malaysia
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