“A Mirror of Paradise”, is located in the district of Kuala Penyu, the South Western part of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, About 2 hours drive from the capital city of Kota Kinabalu, our attractive and exotic seaside lodge occupies a commanding position atop a jungle hill overlooking the South China Seas.

Tastefully built with a mixture of both modern and traditional architecture, amidst green natural and exotic surroundings, our “jungle boutique” lodge offers arguably one of nature’s perfect hideaways, finest beachscapes to those who want to “get away from it all”. If you want to do nothing, we offer you the best place to do it.

The friendliness of the local people, slow pace of life and almost year round sunny tropical climate, combined with miles and miles of pristine sands and deserted beach. Shimmering azure seas and spectacular sunsets makes dreams and reality converge. Just unwind relax and enjoy the cozy, comfortable and casual atmosphere.

Nature and Wildlife Cruises

A 20 minutes drive takes you to the Klias River which forms part of the vast Klias Wetland Forest Reserve. The lodge operates daily river cruises down the river in search of wildlife. Upon arrival at the jetty, you will be served with a choice of coffee or tea complete with traditional Malay cakes and cookies. At 1645Hrs, your cruise will commence winding and meandering down through green mangrove and nipah (local palm) vegetation in search of its habitat. The river and its surroundings are home to varieties of wildlife such as the ever “attractive” Proboscis monkeys, Chinese Egrets, Eagles, Herons, Silverleaf monkeys, Borneon Bats, Estuarine Crocodiles, Monitor Lizards and many more. Watch out for the local fishermen in their dug out canoes or simple wooden boats trying to catch fish and prawns with a circular net which they throw into the river. Observe the spectacular sunset while cruising back to the jetty. When the sun has set in and darkness falls, witness the splendid psychedelic display of glittering lights of the fireflies all along the river banks of the river. Back at the jetty, you will be served with a sumptuous traditional and authentic Malay food.

White Water Rafting

Your white water rafting adventure begins with a rail trip from Beaufort, a town which is about 30 minutes drive from the lodge. You will notice that most of the shops in the town are built on stilts. This is to avoid the periodic flooding of the Padas River. Occasionally, you will find a boat beneath the boardwalk of the shops. Proceed to the railway station for your nostalgic train ride to Pangi, a small outpost where you will start your rafting. The train ride takes about 1.5 hours rattling through small isolated village hamlets and orchards. Here in this pretty little outdoor setting, you will be given a simple drink and snack. After a few simple instructions, you are off. Navigating the rapids and surging waters, your excitement begins, and all the time trying to hold on to the side of the slippery raft. After a series of rapids and tumbles, your confidence grows, by this time you would have reached the finishing point. You would want to go back and do it all over again. To satisfy your raging appetite, a barbecue lunch will be served after your shower at one of the bamboo huts. Another train ride takes you back to Beaufort and later back to the lodge.

Jungle and Village Trekking

The lodge offers an enjoyable mild trekking program for all ages. You do not have to be super-fit to participate. The trek runs through semi-dense jungles, hilly terrain and simple villages. Meet hospitable villagers who will invite you into their house for either some snacks or drinks. Trekking through the semi dense jungle, you will learn about plants and its medicinal value. Remarkable wild flowers are a joy to observe. We recommend that this program be taken early to make the most of the cooler morning hours, or otherwise you can venture perhaps later in the day at 3 or 4 p.m.

Visit to the Fruit Orchard

Next door to the lodge and during the fruiting season, there is a fruit orchard where you can see a remarkable collection of local fruit trees such the durians, king of all fruits, rambutans, varieties of mangoes, star fruit, jackfruit, etc. At a small fee, you can have a taste of almost all the exotic fruits found at the orchard.

Rubber Tapping

Should you decide to experience this activity, an effort to get up at 5 a.m. in the morning is required. You should be armed with at some insect and mosquito repellents. An outdoor outfit (long pants and long sleeves) and sneakers is recommended.  Rubber originated from Brazil and was brought to Malaysia by the British via Singapore at the beginning of the century. Malaysia at the moment is the third largest producer of rubber after Thailand and Indonesia. Rubber tapping is an art. A rubber taper will guide you during your tapping rounds. Using a sharp knife, shave off the thinnest possible layer of bark from the tree and latex will flow. Leave a cup beneath the cut. Go to the next tree and do exactly the same as you did the first. After the last tree is cut, go back to the first tree and start collecting the latex into a container. When all latex has been collected, you will add a hardening agent to harden the latex roll it into rubber sheets ready for air drying. After the hard work, enjoy breakfast at one of the rubber taper’s house.

Fishing

Kuala Penyu is well known for its rich fishing ground. Sports and leisure fishing is offered at the lodge. You can either enjoy bottom fishing or trolling. Varieties of fishes are found off the waters of Tempurung where the lodge is situated.

Traditional Steam Bath and Massage

The lodge also offers traditional steam bath and massage. Your steam bath consists of roots, herbs and leaves, all of which have medicinal value and found all around the jungles of the village of Tempurung. After your steam bath, enjoy your traditional massage by the old folks of the village.

A Walk Through Tempurung Village

You can either do it yourself or if you request, the lodge can arrange a guide for you. Meet friendly villagers who are eager to befriend you and try their English which they pick-up from other previous visitors that they met.

Getting There

For budget travellers, if you are in the city of Kota Kinabalu, go to the Segama Complex under the overhead pedestrian bridge where all the buses to Kuala Penyu gather. Ask around if any of them can send you to the lodge. The cost should not be more than RM25.00 per person per one way. Pay only when you have arrive at the lodge.

These mini vans usually leave for Kuala Penyu between 10.30 am to 11.30 am. The bus ride should be about 2 hours 30 minutes.

In the event you find yourself in Kuala Penyu town, please call the lodge for assistance at;

087 885366 / Rafi or Archie

For private transfer, please call 

6 088 773066 (office) from Monday to Friday

6 019 8519067 (mobile - Yanti) 24/7

6 019 8309658 (mobile - Jane) 24/7

6 012 8252592 (mobile - Amy) 24/7

6 019 8820067 (mobile - Frankie) 24/7