Hotels in Mulu

Mulu is situated at Sarawak, Malaysia and had successfully listed as a World Heritage site in November 2000. There are criterias to be listed as World heritage site such as to be an outstanding example of the world’s geological history, representative example of on-going evolutionary processes, as an exceptional natural beauty and contain significant natural habitat for in-situ conservation of biological diversity and the protection of threatened species. Besides that, the geological features of Mulu also have been one of the attractions among local and international tourists. Mulu provides outstanding scientific opportunities to study theories on the origins of cave faunas and offers significant natural habitat for a wide range of plant and animal diversity both above and below ground. Accordingly, the Sarawak Government has committed to developing world leading conservation practices and high quality nature-based tourism activities at Mulu.

Sarawakian Malay or Bahasa Sarawak is widely spoken here. Meanwhile, the Chinese would speak Mandarin, Hakka Chinese, Cantonese, Teochew dialect, Hainanese and the Fuzhou dialect. However, the younger generation in Miri tends to use lingua francas such as Mandarin and Malay rather than their indigenous languages. They also English language to communicate among locals and international tourists.

How to Get There

There are daily flights to Mulu Airport which usually takes around 4 hours using Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia. Once you reach the airport, you can take taxi or rent acar to Mulu town. It is also possible to walk into Mulu via ‘The Headhunter’s Trail’ which takes its name from its historical role as the route taken by warring parties between the Tutoh and Medalam rivers. The trail runs between Limbang, a picturesque town on the Limbang River, entering Mulu on its northern boundary and trekking down through Camp 5 and then onto Mulu Park Head Quarters.

Tourist Attractions

The Gunung Mulu National Park

Gunung Mulu is a national park named after Mount Mulu, the second highest mountain in Miri Division, Sarawak, Malaysia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The park is famous for its caves and the expeditions that have been mounted to explore them and their surrounding rainforest which most notably the Royal Geographical Society Expedition of 1977–1978.

Bako National Park

It is Sarawak’s oldest national park, covering an area of 2,727 hectares at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula since 1957. Despite its seemingly small in size, Bako contains a wide range of vegetation, swamp forest, scrub-like padang vegetation, mangrove forest, dipterocarp forest and other vegetation. Bako also contains a rich variety of wildlife such as long-tailed macaque monkeys, wild boar, lizards and silver leaf monkeys and a coastline covered with small bays and beach. There are also rare and unusual proboscis monkeys on trails such as Telok Paku and Telok Delima and Bako’s nocturnal creatures also include the flying lemur, pangolin, mouse deer, various bats, tarsier, slow loris and palm civet. If you take a night walk through the forest near the park, you may catch sight of some these creatures, as well as spiders, glow worms and fireflies that shine when a flashlight is played on them.

Mulu weather is completely unpredictable and has a major influence over flights into and out of Mulu. June, July, August and September are usually busier than other times of the year. We recommend that at all times you should make bookings for accommodation and guides in advance to avoid disappointment. The area is very isolated and the nearest town is many hours away, the trail is well marked and maintained but tree falls and river floods can cause confusion. If you want to travel the Headhunters Trail, you must contact a licensed tour operator to make arrangements for you. You are advised to bring these important things such as trekking Shoes, raincoat, torchlight, water bottle, insect repellent, first aid kit, hat or cap and of course, cash.

Hotels

Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa

This resort is located just five minutes from Gunung Mulu National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rooms are luxuriously designed and equipped with satellite TV and upscale amenities including complimentary toiletries and water bottles. After an al fresco breakfast, you can discover Mulu National Park’s collection of rare birds, wildlife and exotic plants and the world-famous Mulu Caves. You can relax and unwind at Balinese-style spa, outdoor pool or on your private balcony overlooking the rainforest or the scenic Melinau River. Other than that, there are spacious lobby, banquet hall, riverside bar and business centre as well as dining and cultural performances.

Mulu Village

This village is nestled only 6- minute walk from the beach and 2 kilometres from Mulu Airport. This place offers a terrace and hot spring bath as well as free private parking. The rooms are simply designed and provide comfort for visitors is available on site. Besides that, this place provides free breakfast and engagement in various activities such as cycling and fishing.