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Rimba Resort

Kem Majidee, Pulau Sibu, Johor Bahru 81100, Malaysia
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Spent a week there for a friends wedding. Great Hosts, Great Spa, Got a massage every day Great Malay food and Western food, no phones and no computers (lovely), amazing views, great rainforest walks, snorkelling, swimming,....and of course the Bar that is open when you have a thirst to quench. I hope to be back soon. xxx

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Singapore, Singapore
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We live in Singapore and the Rimba crew organised transport to and from the city. Once at the jetty in Malaysia it is a 20 minute ride by boat ( wear clothing that you will not mind getting wet and shoes that you can slip off easily when you arrive at the other side). We arrived at 9:30 pm and... More

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Rome, Lazio, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Nicely located with reef in front of the hotel. wonderful place for the 3 peaceful vacation days. Very easy to get from Singapore through the bus. Very basic accommodation as expected. we miss the hot water. The rest was simply perfect. Food was great and staff efficient and friendly

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Marlow
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43 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

Rimba resort IS: beautiful, relaxing, secluded, a place to unwind, free from daily distractions of work, rustic, blessed with wonderful snorkelling, run by a friendly and helpful crew, able to provide excellent quality of food, reasonably priced, not far from Singapore, able to provide spa and beauty treatments, a great place to visit for a few days and quieter during... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I cannot speak highly enough of a weekend break to Rimba. We took some friends this time and they fell in love with the island straight away. We were picked up in Singapore at 8am and by 11:30 we were on the island and sitting at the bar, this was with two 1 year olds in tow. The food as... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

relaxed, remote and very friendly atmosphere right on the beach - nature-luxury, silence and ok diving/ snorkling, with many differnet corals and fine diversity in oceanlife- small primitive bambu chatelles facing the sea. A little to expensive - but still a lovely place. Easy to get to from Singapore.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Of the three months my husband and I spent in Southeast Asia, Rimba Resort was definitely a highlight. Serene, pristine, simple, and beautiful. An unexpected gift. We returned to Toronto last week and are already discussing plans to return to SE Asia--especially Malaysia, and Pulau Sibu. We LOVED Rimba--the scenery, the open bar/lounge space, the rustic, cozy cabins. Everything was... More

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London, UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

If you are prepared for a back-to-basics experience this place is great. The food is all included and is amazing. Great buffets and variety all cooked really well. Coming from Singapore the large quantities of fruit and veges were very enjoyable! The staff are amazing. All front of house staff are English (accept one Canadian) and are so so friendly... More

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West Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A beautiful resort in a beautiful setting. If you want. Luxury teak with all mod cons,the this is not for you. It's biggest assets is the simplicity of facilities. Sleeping in a straw hut , safely encased in your own mosquito net is not luxury, but waking to the breathtaking beauty of the ocean, the charming jungle sounds and the... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Stayed at Rimba for a weekend travelling Friday to Sunday. We were picked in Newton in Singapore on Friday and driven to Malaysia by a friendly driver in a clean and spacious 7 seater. We arrive at the port 4 hours later and took to 20 minute boat ride in the dark to the island. The resort is similar to... More

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Also Known As:
Rimba Hotel
Rimba Hotel Johor Bahru
Address: Kem Majidee, Pulau Sibu, Johor Bahru 81100, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Johor > Johor Bahru District > Johor Bahru
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites
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Ranked #1 of 72 hotels in Johor Bahru
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Only three hours from Singapore, Rimba Resort offers the perfect place to relax. Our natural bay at the northern tip of Pulau Sibu, Malaysia, offers a quiet and private setting where you can avail of great diving and snorkeling, and rejuvenate your senses.Rimba Resort offers more than two dozen dive sites, as well as the perfect training ground for beginner divers. Our dive school, Hi-Tide Divers, is what any Singapore based diver, or those who wish to become divers are looking for. Hi-Tide Divers boasts one of the most experienced instructors in the region and can cater to all your diving needs, whether it’s learning to dive at your chosen times in Singapore or at our house reef at Rimba Resort. Sitting on a Kenyan style village, Rimba Resort offers 21 charming seafront chalets all within a stone’s throw away from their 350m private beach. Because of its attractive location, Rimba Resort is the ideal place for a romantic beach wedding, team building function, corporate event, family vacation or dive holiday- the possibilities are endless. Our restaurant will exceed all expectations you may have for a small, personal resort. The bar, well there’s no other like it, and our private mini-van service from Singapore means you don’t need to drive or arrange your own transport. ... more   less 

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