The Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa is built in the style of ethnic longhouses on wooden stilts three metres above the ground with a delightful setting on the banks of the Melinau River. The rooms are linked by a series of wooden walkways, and come with comfortable bedding, locally crafted furnishings, 42-inch flat screen TVs with satellite channels, Spa-like bathrooms with rainforest views and private balconies. Facilities at the resort include an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and towels, the Mandara Spa offering a range of treatments and a walking trail nearby.