Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, Managed by Hilton {MYS}
Jan 6, 2014, 8:10 am
#76
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: CLE
Programs: UA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 3,669
It's been a year since I was there, but if anyone wants information from me (re drive, stay etc) PM me. I don't often check this thread. I'm embarrassed that someone ask a question about my post in March and I didn't reply.
Yes, there is a trip to a "real" long house, but it's a tourist thing. WE got in a traditional boat, motored for about 20 minutes, arrived, had a tour and then several superannuated folks did a traditional dance for us, posed for pictures and we went back. I'm glad I did it, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it unless one's expectations were low.
Yes, there is a trip to a "real" long house, but it's a tourist thing. WE got in a traditional boat, motored for about 20 minutes, arrived, had a tour and then several superannuated folks did a traditional dance for us, posed for pictures and we went back. I'm glad I did it, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it unless one's expectations were low.
Jan 6, 2014, 9:39 am
#77
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,477
Well, it's a longhouse that hosts visitors (probably about 5 a day), and the residents make art to sell, but I wouldn't necessary say it's a "tourist longhouse." I certainly wouldn't have wanted a more "authentic" experience. Drinking too much rice wine with the chief and his friends was authentic enough for me! And waaay too authentic for my kids, who basically thought, somewhat correctly, that the longhouse was a bit dumpy.
Oct 1, 2015, 5:53 am
#78
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,231
I just looked at this as a possibility for a stay next year but it seems that they're not taking reservations for 2016. Is this confirmed to be leaving the portfolio?
Jan 14, 2016, 12:35 am
#79
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: HHonors Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 362
It's confirmed. This property is no longer under Hilton as of Jan 2016.
http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction...ang-ai-resort/
http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction...ang-ai-resort/
Jan 14, 2016, 4:14 am
#80
Join Date: Apr 2011
Programs: We love to Fly, Hotels and Discovery
Posts: 1,471
It's confirmed. This property is no longer under Hilton as of Jan 2016.
http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction...ang-ai-resort/
http://sarawaktourism.com/attraction...ang-ai-resort/
Formerly known as the Batang Ai Longhouse Resort managed by Hilton, the resort is now under Planet Borneo Lodge Management starting Jan 2016.