Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Property class: 4

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Take advantage of a golf course, an airport shuttle and a beach bar at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Asian cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
The current price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a chair.

Borneo Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a remote control, a chair, a table with a plant, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Ocean Deluxe

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A room with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Borneo Garden

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Ocean Premier

  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with chairs.

Borneo Executive Suite

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Borneo Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a balcony with chairs.

Borneo Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

Borneo Garden

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Ocean Nexus Deluxe

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Ocean Nexus Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Nexus Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on a private beach, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is in Karambunai, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Dalit Beach, while Sabah State Museum and Sabah Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquascape Center and Orchid De Villa. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993

What's nearby

  • A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    38 min drive - 32.5 km
  • A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    39 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1Borneo Hypermall
    25 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    36 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Putatan Station
    37 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nyuk Pau Ngiu Cap Baru 2 (Menggatal,Sepanggar)
    13 min drive
  • Restoran Kak Tini
    12 min drive
  • Selera Idaman Restaurant & Catering
    12 min drive
  • Gayang Seafood Restaurant 佳揚海鮮樓
    19 min drive
  • Our Land Eco Farm
    24 min drive

About this property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • At Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, you can look forward to a golf course, an airport shuttle and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Asian cuisine. In addition to a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • A lift, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
  • Room features
  • All 485 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as safes and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 50 for adults and MYR 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olives
  • Penyu
  • Sunset Bar & Grill
  • The Kingfisher
  • The Noble House

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 130.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 50 for adults and from MYR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 120 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 130.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not permit cooking or outside food on the premises.

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?

As of 30 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai on 8 Oct, 2026 start from S$123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-11:00 PM on request. A fee of MYR 120 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai located?

This Karambunai hotel is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dalit Beach and 1Borneo Hypermall. Tun Mustapha Tower is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 790 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location & activities in the resort were exceptional. The staff were outstanding as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away

My daughter and friends enjoyed very much their stay there...like the beach n pool and cozy surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. However, I was a bit concerned about the smell in the room and the noise from the surrounding rooms, including the floor above and next door.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful beaches and sunrise The hotel is like a elegant garden The staff is really nice and friendly The atmosphere is quite and you can hear the gorgeous sound of the bird You can see many lovely animals like monkeys lizard many kinds of bird and squirrels Standing on the balcony viewing the peaceful sea you know that life can really be a long adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
The room had a nice balcony with a beautiful sea view and pristine beach. The pool was large and child friendly but without a lifeguard (probably not necessary)! There was a noticeable lack of staff - our room lacked towels when we arrived and we had to ask for our room to be cleaned after it was left for 2 days. Only 2 of the restaurants were open and the food was cold. The hotel is far away from KK so we could only eat at the 2 restaurants! There was no activity’s for children except the pool. The massage was good value for money and expertly done. Overall, this is a reasonable choice for those looking for a secluded getaway at an affordable price, but for our family with young children wishing to see more of Sabah, this didn’t fit the bill - we ended up checking out a day early and upgrading to a proper 5 star hotel in Tanjung Aru, which was the best decision we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would say this resort has plenty of activities and amenities which is very convenient. Peaceful resort with a beautiful beach right in front of me. I wish the food selection and taste could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and lots of nature in and around the resort. My only real complaint is that the food was disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property looks run down
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
When built a few decades ago was probably very nice, but it’s now approaching the end of its useable life and unfortunately it has not been maintained or even cleaned much. Biggest disappointment was low quality but expensive food — and it’s a long way to town so you’re trapped. Even Grab gets in on the rip-off by making the ride into town three to four times the cost of the ride from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it - just old
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Nexus for 2 weeks. Room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Amazing view from our balcony, overlooking a glorious beach. Didnt use the golf course but it looked well maintained and set out. Used alot of the amenities without issue. Staff are so polite and very attentive. Would have liked more dining choice, although there is building work happening which may solve this. 35 munutes ftom city so. although you are in a secluded area, its easy enough to use shuttle/taxi and experience everything on offer there. Would definately visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very mixed review! I have now stayed here on five different occasions however it has noticeably in disrepair and badly maintained after Covid. My stay this time was not great but on my previous stays 2006-2018 it was great therefore I will hope this is purely down to the effects of covid and will improve in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended - beautiful hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The hotel is in a beautiful setting. On arrival James and Felix gave us a lovely welcome & explained where everything could be found, we received a room upgrade with a sea view & balcony as they are completing works / upgrades to the restaurant & rooms. The works took place from 8am onwards, it didn't effect us. Its great to see the money being invested. Our upgraded room was beautiful with a wonderful sea view. The food in the restaurants was of a very high standard, the same for the breakfast. All the staff are an absolute credit to the hotel, the staff on reception, restaurant (evening and breakfast), tthe pool staff, the bar, the cleaners, even the workmen onsite. Very polite and can't do enough for you. Highly recommend, we will definitely be going back in the future. Large list of available day trips and things to do, away from the hotel and plenty to do at the hotel, water sports etc, highly recommend the spa, we had a massage which was amazing. Large list of treatments, all very reasonably priced. Thank you to everyone at the hotel that made our honeymoon & holiday so special.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please reconsider stay- horrible stay. The buildings could be so beautiful but they have left it to literally fall apart. We were apparently in the new/upgraded wing yet building fallong apart, dirty and water stopped working for period of time. Garbage left around for our three say stay in corridors and pool area and only half restaurants are open and those that are offer poor quality food. The breakfast utensils were on kleenex papers and the Chinese restaurant smelled like smoke with stained table clothes and chairs. The beach and ocean is only redeeming factor but not worth the stay. I would say 2 star hotel rating. Consider rebooking elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Their food was TERRIBLE, TV broken and so loud!!!

Their food was TERRIBLE! The breakfast has limited number of food that doesn't even look good. And I had to return the food when I ordered some calamari and burger to the pool because it was just TERRIBLE! I understand they would have financial problems due to COVID19 but that doesn't mean they should offer such rubbish food to their guests. The location is far from the downtown, takes about an hour to get to the city but I had to go there every day for food, because there're not many restaurants neither nearby the resort. Also, the TV in the room was broken that their technicians couldn't even fix. Then purchase new TV for the guests!!! Also, the corridor was so loud and you can hear everybody walking by. You just can't deep sleep while you're on vacation. I don't think I will go there ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10년만에 다시 왔는데 정말 너무나 퇴보한 써비스나 시설들
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レストランが不衛生、部屋は綺麗だがシャワーの水が流れない、Wi-Fiが壊れてテレビ無し、アメニティが無い、その他色々不備が多くリピートはないと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Am Strand stapeln sich die angeschwemmten Plastikflaschen und Müll einen halben Meter hoch.(direkt am Golfplatz der zum hotel gehört) Ich kann gerne ein Bild davon zur Verfügung stellen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
住宿一流，露台正斗，沙灘好掂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
A bit dissapointed with the clenaliness of the bathroom.overall okey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
괜찬앗어요.. 도마뱀만 빼면...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det var godt og hyggeligt! De rensede stranden hver morgen og gjorde alt for at hjælpe
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020