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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. I loved how clean and comfy it was. Plus I got to see the orangutans - closer than at the sanctuary!

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9
Superb
511 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

The Empire Brunei 5 stars

Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei Darussalam is located on the north coast of Borneo and is a unique kingdom rich in Malay culture, peace, and tranquility. The country's most exclusive hotel, The Empire Brunei, overlooks the South China Sea and is renowned for its warm Bruneian hospitality and extensive services. Surrounded by vast, unspoiled, tropical rain forests rich with wildlife, it is the ultimate sanctuary for relaxing in a beautiful and natural setting. The 522 rooms and suites, spread across multiple buildings, and secluded private villas are luxurious havens of spacious comfort. Within the private 180-hectare grounds, there are beaches, pools, lagoons, and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course with panoramic sea views. The resort also offers international restaurants, a children's club, cinemas, spa, a wide range of sporting activities, and extensive function facilities. The Empire Brunei offers an unforgettable revitalizing and relaxing luxury stay. Guests of The Empire Brunei can: Gorgeous property with a lot of amenities, The staff was wonderful

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9
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£212
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. The apartment is very comfortable and complete. Very worth it and quite close to the main attraction. Highly recommended.

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9.2
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
£84
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. First of all we have a misunderstanding booking, and the staff Ive met at counter is very helpful, and they know its our special time, so they help us a lot!! I do like the view and the beach at night

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8.8
Fabulous
1,817 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Miri Marriott Resort & Spa 5 stars

Miri

Effective 1st July 2021, all prices quoted are subject to 6% Sales & Services Tax (SST) excluding hotel accommodation in accordance with Malaysian Government legislation. Everything, the staff were exceptional, the room very comfortable, the food excellent and the pool fantastic. One of the hotel managers helped us with our bags too

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8.1
Very good
1,801 reviews
Price from
£83
per night

The Pacific Sutera 5 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and for guests who drive, free parking is available. The resort is exceptional the staff are so friendly and attentive . We'd like to mention joule and Emma From The pool Side . We're welcoming as soon as we arrived and looked after us

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8.4
Very good
1,038 reviews
Price from
£98
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. Beautiful resort, excellent breakfast, friendly staff

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8.4
Very good
1,604 reviews
Price from
£113
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. Very cordial and friendly staff. Resort has lot of fun activities foe the kids. room view, brekafast and sunset bar are all very amazing. We also did an island hopping tour with the Star Marina arranged by Shangrila, and it was very good, they also provided us picnic lunchboxes with some amazing food options.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,453 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT 5 stars

Semporna

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Semporna. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. 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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8.7
Fabulous
203 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

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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8.9
Fabulous
192 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

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