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Bigfin beach resort

Kota Belud

Facing the seafront in Kota Belud, Bigfin beach resort features a private beach area. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden. The property provides sea views and a terrace.

Guests at Bigfin beach resort can enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, and kayaking while other on-site activities includes hiking or simply lounging by the beach. Feels like a hidden gem and private paradise. Great dive shop with charismatic guides, nice boat, sufficient equipment. Great to wake up to a view of Mt Kinabalu and all the food was really lovely home cooking and tasted great. It felt like living in a little community for a couple of days :)

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9
Superb
160 reviews
Price from
DKK 299
per night

Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort 3 stars

Sandakan

Situated amidst abundant greenery, Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort is a haven for nature lovers. It has a restaurant, and offers complimentary WiFi access in its public areas. Definitely book this place!! It’s clean but also immersed in nature. The staff are kind and accommodating. The food is great. I could literally go on and on - thanks for a great couple of days!!! 🙏🏼

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9
Superb
413 reviews
Price from
DKK 780
per night

Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting a rooftop pool and sea views, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay is situated in Kota Kinabalu. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in Italian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. It’s really cozy and very comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
44 reviews
Price from
DKK 693
per night

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu 5 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a vast selection of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine restaurants, this resort also offers a beachside bar and a music lounge for a relaxing drink. The food, activities, room, amenities, the beach, the ambiance, the pool, the jetskis haha, everything pretty much.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,659 reviews
Price from
DKK 1,023
per night

The Magellan Sutera Resort 5 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive. We were very happy about the fact that we had a beach. The usage of the other hotels within this resort was allowed - that was amazing! Great gym and the rooms were pretty big. Excellent!

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8.4
Very good
1,542 reviews
Price from
DKK 914
per night

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 5 stars

Pantai Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided. This was an excellent family vacation. Great Service, great personnel, great location.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,252 reviews
Price from
DKK 1,262
per night

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT 5 stars

Semporna

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Semporna. This 5-star resort offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. Excellent customer service, great option for a more green stay in Semporna, comfortable rooms, excellent value. Chai and his staff really do everything to make their guests happy!

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8.8
Fabulous
174 reviews
Price from
DKK 646
per night

Kokol Haven Resort 3 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kokol Haven Resort is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 15 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 11 km from Likas City Mosque. 15 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), the property is also 15 km away from Karamunsing Capital. Instagrammable place ! Beautiful views

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8.1
Very good
191 reviews
Price from
DKK 477
per night

Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World 5 stars

Gaya Island

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest. It boasts 5 dining options, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the resort. Scheduled boat transfers are available at an additional charge. Extremely kind and accommodating staff. Worked with us from check-in to check-out to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Breakfast buffet was incredible with numerous options of both local and international dishes. We liked the pool bar Happy Hour and lunch menu. Great for families. Also, the room was quiet, clean, and comfortable. The shower was hot and we had everything we needed. We had two adjoining rooms which was very convenient for our family.

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8.3
Very good
314 reviews
Price from
DKK 2,083
per night

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort

Sepilok

Sepilok Forest Edge Resort is a nature retreat in Sandakan, a 15-minute walk from the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre. Providing rooms in a natural environment, it has a plunge pool and free Wi-Fi in restaurant area. staff were really friendly & great to chat to, food was excellent- good variety to satisfy all dietary preferences (tasty cocktails too!) location,scenery, building structures & grounds were really well designed. Can see a lot of wildlife around. Bungalows we’re clean, comfortable & constructed from local natural materials. LOVE THE OUTDOOR SHOWER!!!! Thanks to Ju, Wan & Ein for a really enjoyable stay - sorry for spelling ur names wrong 😂 Also, thanks to Steve, the dog! He’s just the best! 😍 Hope to see u all again ☺️🥰

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8.8
Fabulous
373 reviews
Price from
DKK 155
per night

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