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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. If you are looking for a place to completely relax and unwind- this is it. Hammocks are dotted throughout the beautiful gardens set on a hilltop overlooking the beach with views of Mt Kinabalu. Excellent food and cold beers. Great staff and cool music. Thanks to all at Bigfin for our wonderful relaxing stay.

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9
Superb
202 reviews
Price from
£35
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. Fantastic resort, great location, excellent design, spacious rooms, helpful, polite and smiling staff, very good food. We much appreciated the setting in nature, being close to the rainforest. We were so lucky - after breakfast a mother orangutan with its baby sitting on a tree just beside the outside restaurant.....

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9
Superb
579 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay

Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay provides accommodation with a rooftop pool and sea views. Boasting 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. Everything is good. Host prepare everything 👍👍👍

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9.2
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
£86
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. I had so much fun at this stay. everything are perfect, I would like to back here soon

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8.8
Fabulous
1,622 reviews
Price from
£186
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
1,804 reviews
Price from
£58
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
1,128 reviews
Price from
£90
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. Our family had great stay in Magellan Sutera. There are different pools and all of them are amazing. The staffs are very friendly.

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8.5
Very good
1,510 reviews
Price from
£117
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. Really provided me a simple surprise as i did mention about my son birthday . Thank you.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,937 reviews
Price from
£156
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. With 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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8.5
Very good
231 reviews
Price from
£94
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. Staff are very responsive, helpful and accommodating. Truly exceptional.

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8
Very good
289 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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