Pulau Sibu is a quiet tropical island, the beach was very nice. The huts are nice, definitely rustic but with en-suite bathrooms - a nice touch. The cold showers in the morning were invigorating. The per night cost is a little high for the accommodations, price includes includes meals: - English breakfast (eggs, sausage, toast/butter/jam/honey, fruits, yogurt, cereals, tea/coffee) - lunch (starter-main course-fruit for dessert) - dinner (soup, starter, main course, fruit for dessert). The Saturday night barbecue was nice - lamb, chicken and fish.

The staff were very welcoming and helpful, particularly Carly with check-in and answering questions. With kids on the trip we arranged snorkeling at a beautiful little island about 20 minutes away, the beach was beautiful. Angus was great with the snorkeling trip, very patient with the kids.

A negative for us was the reckless high-speed boat rides to/from Rimba. We had young children in the boat and literally had to hold on to them and the boat in order not to get thrown out when hitting 3-4 foot swells. We were all sopping wet on arrival back at the per in Tanjung Leman after a very scary ride.

We had heard about Rimba on Sibu from friends. And we are so glad we took their recommendation. Many of the good things have already been said: the ease of transport, the delicious food (so good I asked for the recipes!) - and I think they have definitely taken on board that people prefer to have the local food so thank you for that as it was superb. Again the staff were exceptional; Mal, Carly, Dan, Nieve, Angus, Adam and Jen, to name just a few - you all contribute to making this beautiful place work for us, and you seem to do it so effortlessly! And yes, go to Jen for a massage, a truly great way to complete your stay.

The birdsong around the resort is exquisite together with the stunning views and some gorgeous
sunsets. As has already been mentioned, the snorkeling on the resort beach is pretty good
although the visibility was not so good for us. We also went on a snorkel trip with Angus (others
went diving) and found another deserted beach with a lovely reef. Saw 2 cuttlefish which we had never seen before. It is also worth going out on the kayaks- go to the left of the resort and you
will find another private beach and more good snorkeling. The equipment is good too.

We thoroughly enjoyed hanging out at the bar and watching some rugby, made all the more interesting due to the international mix of guests- Saffas v Poms, all quite vocal! Just be aware that the bar bill can add up once your stay comes to an end!!!

We can only really think of a couple of negative points: The mattress was not very comfortable (understatement) and we know that other guests felt the same. Although our linen was clean,
there were several ominous looking stains on the top sheet which is never nice is it?!

The other problem was the sandflies. I got bitten and I didn't lie on the beach at all. I probably have only got about 5 bites but 2 days later and they are still super itchy! I know this is a
problem in a lot of places and is no fault of anybodies, but do take on board the advice about oil
and using beach mats if you do want to lie on the beach.

But you can bet that we will be back, we loved Rimba - thank you!

Rimba Resort is a great escape from Singapore. Jungle Huts provided the island feel to my weekend getaway. The resort arranged for me to be picked up in Singapore and brought across the border into Malaysia and directly to the dock where all that remained between me and relaxation was a fast 20 minute boat ride. I highly recommend letting them arrange for this effortless transfer from Singapore, because then you can relax and make a party out of it. Other people in my van had been to Rimba before, so they knew to bring beers and picnic supplies into the van, and thankfully they included me. Mind the time of departure to avoid long lines at the Singapore-Malaysia border (avoid rush hour).

While I enjoyed the location, the lodging, and the diving and snorkeling, what really made the difference for me, especially as a solo traveler, was the staff. They were outstanding! Within hours after my arrival, they all knew and called me by my name. They took the time to have conversations with me – when I wanted, and left me alone when I didn’t. Special mention and thank you goes to Carly, the Front of House manager, for arranging my stay, transportation, and making sure my vegetarian dietary habits were accommodated, as well as being a charming conversationalist. Also to Jen, a masseuse in the spa, for kneading my stress away – I’d highly recommend a massage as a way to start your time at Rimba.