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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Great for beach vacations

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
This resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers. Enjoy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, beach bars, massages on beach

Travelers say...
"Very nice place, well kept, super friendly staff. Good value"

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Great for beach vacations

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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This luxury resort features a private beach, free water park access, and a full-service spa. Spend a day at the beach snorkeling, or relax with sun loungers ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Travelers say...
"The Shangri-La was a beautiful well kept resort which was so family friendly. Their attentiveness to those with families was extraordinary. It made our stay so comfortable and pleasant. We would definitely recommend the Shangri-La to our family and friends."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Great for beach vacations

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
This luxury resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a marina. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers. Enjoy ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (177 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, massages on beach, beach umbrellas

Travelers say...
"The walk in rain forest was excellent"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Great for beach vacations

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
This luxury resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, children's pool, and waterslide. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, kids pool

Travelers say...
"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Great for beach vacations

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
This hotel features a private beach, a terrace, and a garden. Enjoy the 2 outdoor pools and get free self parking. Luggage storage, concierge services, and free ...
7.8/10 Good! (351 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

It’s was ok but needs some upkeep.
"Not bad not great. The place needs some upkeep, but they trying. You can tell at one time this was a very nice place, but that was a time ago. The beach is nice and the AC worked for the most part. There is limited dining close by. And we did see a couple cockroaches in the place. One was huge. For ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2025

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Great for beach vacations

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
This smoke-free hotel features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. Bring ...
7.6/10 Good! (771 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach bars, massages on beach, beach umbrellas

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 ..."

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
Great for beach vacations

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

PV 140, Pecinct Dillenia, Nexus Residence, Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu
This aparthotel's 2 outdoor pools and sauna are among the featured amenities. Enjoy free perks like free self parking and an area shuttle. A terrace, a garden, ...

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

Travelers say...
"Nice place to stay. Definitely will come here again"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
Gaya Island Resort
Great for beach vacations

Gaya Island Resort

Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in ...

Travelers like: on the beach, beach bars, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"We were a group of nature lovers who were using this as a three night stay to get used to the temperature and time change upon arrival in Borneo. Loved the grounds and snorkeling right from the beach. Fantastic nature center staffed by several biologists. The food options were a bit pricey but we ..."

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Gaya Island Resort
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