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beaches (despite the sandflies), with a gentle gradient that's perfect for kids. A few beach-
front huts sell eats and drinks. Camping is possible.
Pantai Siar
, 8km north of Lundu, is
home to several small resorts that appeal mainly to the domestic market.
Otto Steinmayer, an American-born literature professor who lives in - and loves -
Lundu, has an interesting website,
www.ikanlundu.com
.
Sleeping
RESORT
Retreat $$
( 082-453027;
www.sbeu.org.my
;
Pantai Siar; Sun-Fri/Sat chalet from RM158/248;
)
Owned by the Sarawak Bank Employees Union, this is the ideal place to mix
chilling on the beach with workers' solidarity. The grassy, family-friendly campus has 38
comfortable rooms, including 21 chalets, and gets enthusiastic reviews from travellers.
Day use of the pool costs RM15/5 for adults/children; the beach itself is free. Situated
8km from Lundu.
Lundu Gading Hotel $
( 082-735199; 174 Lundu Bazaar; d RM60; )
Few hotels have less style sense than
Lundu's only hostelry, whose 10 rooms sport blue-tile floors, brightly coloured towels, big
windows and peeling ceilings. Situated diagonally across the street from the RHB Bank.
HOTEL
Eating
Happy Seafood Centre $
(mains from RM4.50; 7am-8pm)
A very informal, open-air eatery with surprisingly
good fish. Facing the bus station.
SEAFOOD
Fruit & Vegie Market $
(mains RM4; 8am-5pm)
Chinese and Malay dishes are available upstairs. Situated
across the grassy triangular square from the bus station.
HAWKER CENTRE
Malay Night Market $
( 5-10pm)
Supposed to move from the Fruit & Vegie Market to the riverfront.
FOOD STALLS
