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Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Sabah romantic hotels

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1. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (790 reviews)
"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."
Australia
Kunthea
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

2. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (520 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
The price is S$290
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Gayana Marine Resort
A multi-story hotel with balconies and a lush garden.

3. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

Celyn Resort Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.0 out of 10, Good, (56 reviews)
"The view is superb. Very direct magnificent view of Mount Kinabalu. But the aceess into the resort (2km) is not proper tar road. The room is basic with all the necessary amenities and clean. Comfortable stay. The staff is friendly & helpful. They are very oblige to all your needs /request. Thank you."
Malaysia
Lay Nah
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Celyn Resort Kinabalu
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.

4. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (199 reviews)
"We stayed in the double bungalow, Perfect for 3 seperate friends, so much private space. Just beautiful."
Australia
Nikko
The price is S$382
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Reception

5. Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden

Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden
3.0 star property
Sandakan
6.2 out of 10, (23 reviews)
"Night time no hot water, air cond not cool.....toilet not clean... "
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
Super OYO 90602 Hotel Hsiang Garden
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6. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
3.0 star property
Ranau
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (105 reviews)
"Gorgeous lodge, inside and out. Wonderful patio!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$52
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
Beach

7. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
3.5 star property
Manukan Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (75 reviews)
"As a solo traveller in my 60s i felt looked after ... the staff were genuinely interested in me and so kind and thoughtful. I stayed 10 nights and it was just wonderful! Fabulous breakfast included!"
Australia
Mary
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table.

8. Ming Garden Hotel

Ming Garden Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (784 reviews)
"Great stay. Lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
edward
Ming Garden Hotel
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

9. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."
Australia
Alister
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

10. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."
Megan 7-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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