the Borneo Island - Kota Kinabalu

God has been very generous to me. I got a 3 days 2 nights Complimentary Stay for 2 in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.  Kota Kinabalu is often known as KK within Malaysia and internationally. 

There go I invited my sis, Muzanko, to go with me.

This's my very first time taking off with AirAsia Flight. Here we go, to the Borneo Island!!!

The weather wasn't bad that day, kind of cozy. Just like everyone did, took a shot from the window seat.

Actually, the meal wasn't that bad at all after hearing from so many people complaining about meal from AirAsia Airline. I've ordered myself a Bolognese Spaghetti @ RM12.

At least it did look good & taste good to me.

We did not arrange any ground transfer service. We just rented a "Putt Putt" (car) from the travel agency @ RM160/24hrs with RM200 refundable deposit.

 

We were welcomed by a group of hotel staff at the Foyer, made me feel like a super star. Very satisfied with their hospitality service.

I was attracted by the plant decoration at the front foyer. Can't help to keep snapping pic of it! People might think I'm crazy or Imba! *LOL*

What?! Performance happening at the foyer?! It's brilliant to promote the culture at the foyer. Especially the resort was full of foreigners..Mostly came from Hong Kong, Japan, States, Taiwan & Korea.

After check-in, we just couldn't wait to dash into our room...

The resort itself is just like a legend with lots of cool decoration.

and...we began to snap snap snap with the awesome deluxe room!

Provided a complete set of sanitary stuff.

The most thoughtful part was...they even prepared us the laundry powder.

There was a big piece of mirror...so...CAMWHORE session again! *rofl*

The view from balcony...

The greatest part of this resort was....they have their own water park!!!!! Love it MAX!!!

For sure we utilized them thoroughly. It's so effin' awesome fun!

and, u know what?! They even have private beach! Damn, I just can't help falling in love with this resort. 

So I quickly changed my clothes and ran to the beach!!! 

Before I came to Borneo, I actually claimed that I will wear bikini & run around at the beach. Finally, I've achieved what I had promised! ~ ε=ε=ε=ε=ε=ε=┌(;￣◇￣)┘

There are so many swimming pools. In the morning, they had lots of activities in the resort. We enjoyed the water aerobic dance and had so much fun.

 At night, the pools will "glow in the dark". It's really beautiful...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They even have a very very nice cozy romantic bar. In fact, they have more than 1 bar.

We went there to have some drinks at the Sunset bar...lying on the couch. It's really relaxing..

 

The next day, we had our breakfast at the T.A.T.U. cafe. We were welcomed by a cartoon character everyday. The first day was a superman.

 

It was so crowded even we been there as early as like 7.30am. They served variety of food. The most popular was the pastries kiosk. 

 

 There was a little corner specially for kid.... Parents & guardians are not allow to touch that corner....not even allow to help the kid. :P

Frankly speaking, I could just only spend my time in the resort itself. However, journey still have to go on...So, we grabbed our putt putt & went to town without GPS (we totally have no idea how to go to the town).

1st station: Filipino Market along the Waterfront 

Had the Married Mee = Fried Mee + Fried MeeHun , it's a funny combination. Yet, it tastes good. *grin*

 Ice Kacang/ ABC (Ice-Blended), with pasta in it o.O

After that, we went to Sutera Harbour. Since lots of people strongly recommend that place..But, I don't find anything special over there.

Then, at night, we went back to Waterfront & had our dinner over there in a Chinese Restaurant, Port View SeaFood Village, which had cultural performance that night.

We just enjoyed every moment being there.

 

The next day, we went back to waterfront again... Just bcoz we haven't tried the fusion food at the boardwalk. We had no regret & we had the most delicious cuisine at the boardwalk though the food look pretty normal + average.

It's time to say goodbye to KK...I'm gonna miss u!!

I would definitely come back to Borneo Island again. I'm gonna have another Borneo adventure trip in the future. There is more to explore.