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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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6 Nov - 8 Nov
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4 Dec - 6 Dec

Our top choices for Papar resorts

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 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$257
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.

2. 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
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

3. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (523 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$293
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Gayana Marine Resort
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

4. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is S$556
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Gaya Island Resort
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,012 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is S$189
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous landscape.

6. Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

Kasih Sayang Hill Resort
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great place with nice rooms and beautiful view (both to Mt Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu). Standard Malaysian breakfast and decent lunch and dinner menu. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room (104) was very good although there are a few ants around (so make sure not to leave food around). Bed, shower and toilet were nice and clean. Internet worked quite well (not guaranteed in this area). Our best place in Sabah so far (out of 6 good hotels)."
United States
Peter
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Kasih Sayang Hill Resort
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

7. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,010 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is S$136
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Top Papar 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 5 days ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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Papar Resorts information

Number of reviews
2,700
Accommodation
11 Resorts
Lowest Price
S$69
Highest Price
S$556

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a resort holiday in Papar?
You deserve a holiday, and a resort is the perfect place to find all the services and amenities you need for a relaxing stay in Papar. One of the comfortable resorts in the surrounding area might be just what you're searching for, whether you want great restaurants on-site, a state-of-the-art fitness centre or nightly entertainment options.
What's a top resort in Papar?
Our highest-rated resorts around Papar: Gayana Marine Resort - Luxury resort. 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Papar. Features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a marina. The Magellan Sutera Resort - Luxury resort. 25.4 mi (40.8 km) from Papar. Has a private beach, a golf course and a full-service spa. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Luxury resort. 29.4 mi (47.4 km) from Papar. Enjoy the 2 restaurants, private beach and spa. The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Luxury resort. 25.1 mi (40.3 km) from Papar. Amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a private beach and a golf course. Gaya Island Resort - Luxury resort. 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Papar. Access to 4 restaurants, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre.
What can I do in Papar?
If you're interested in local sights, Mandalipau, Crocker Range National Park and Crocker Range Park are some places to visit nearby. Other attractions in the area include Lok Kawi Wildlife Park and Nurul Hidayah Pekan Bongawan Mosque.
What's the seasonal weather like in Papar?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Papar are May, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 461 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Papar?
Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 22.2 mi (35.8 km) away from the heart of the city. If you want to travel outside the city, hop on a train from Kimanis Station, Kawang Station or Papar Station.

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