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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Miri, Malaysia
Know the most popular landmarks in Miri, Malaysia. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
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| P Hearn |
22 February 2004 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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Miri town is 5 minutes from the hotel, although the taxis refuse to go by meter and will insist on RM12-20 for the short journey. The town centre is OK, but good restaurants are hard to find, except for two excellent ones on the riverside. Just ask for the riverside restaurants and you can't miss them. Food is plentiful and inexpensive and a smiling service is provided.
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| T Fradkin |
14 August 2001 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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breakfast buffet was ok. Forced to have dinner in hotel's western style/local restaurant due to time constraint. very disappointing. ate great dinners in Miri town using lonely planet. also visited Niah Caves NP on our own and stayed overnight. used local transport and had a great experience. tours offered were expensive but helpful. tour operators were very nice and accomodating but did not need to use them.
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| M Plaxton |
07 May 2001 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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good place to be near enough to everything around you,i.e
airport,shops,bars,bank,resturants
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| K Byner |
20 March 2001 |
Stayed at Royal Mulu Resort - Miri, Malaysia.
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The tour of the caves and river were excellent, again thanks to Ricky and John. The food and atmosphere in the restaurant by the park was great (also run by another John). We even had a performance of the warrior dance by John (restaurant owner).
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| R Brower |
02 March 2001 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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A hundred meters to the public bus stop for easy connections to Miri bus station and share taxi stand for day outings to Niah Caves and the long houses in the area. Very helpful Travel Bureau near the bus station in Miri.
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| N Kapitein |
11 February 2001 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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A "must go" in Miri for those in need of good Western food is the Cafe Miri where you can sample some excellent Kangaroo and Ostrich steaks (amongst others). Run by an Australian, the service is second to none in Miri. However, the cafe does close for a considerable number of weeks, normally over the Chinese New Year period.
Many of the local eateries are also worth a try. Look out for the most busy ones and just let yourself be surprised.
For sites to visit in the region, go to the Niah Caves. Approximately an hour and a half drive out of Miri, these caves are at least as impressive as the ones at Mulu (if not more so). As the plankways have been slippery all three times I was there, good foodware is essential, although I'm not sure what would be the best anti-slip shoes to wear. Don't forget to visit the museum on the way out (just before you get back onto the boat).
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| P Achleitner |
24 December 2000 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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We travelled to Miri by private car (from Brunei), and visited Lambir
Hills National Park (about 20 minutes from Miri). Lambir Hills is a
wonderful place to experience "secondary rain forest", water falls (with swimming holes), and picnic sites. Great place for a day trip.
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| J Hodgson |
05 November 2000 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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We had a car as we drove down from Brunei- didnt take any tours as we were down for r&r.
Good value seafood restaurant opposite the Rhiga called Tanjong B***??
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| M Mrs fewsdale, mrs cahill |
11 June 2000 |
Stayed at Miri Marriott Resort and Spa - Miri, Malaysia.
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We only live across the border and as we only stay at weekends, travelling to the hotel is no problem. For shopping and restaurants, it is very good. It is easier to leave your car at the hotel and take a taxi as parking seems very limited. We have not as yet taken any tours.
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