Karambunai Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

You can find out about the history of Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Enjoy a round of golf in Kota Kinabalu at Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Imago Shopping Mall

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu

฿2,141
per adult
Full-Day Guided Snorkeling Tour from Kota Kinabalu
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

฿1,527
per adult
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Tour

฿2,757
per traveller
Kota Kinabalu City Tour
Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang Private Day Tour and Poring Hot SPA

Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang Private Day Tour and Poring Hot SPA

฿6,778
per adult
Kota Kinabalu to Kundasang Private Day Tour and Poring Hot SPA
Full Day Tour in Mantanani

Full Day Tour in Mantanani

฿4,866
per adult
Full Day Tour in Mantanani
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

฿3,740
per adult
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour
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Top hotels in Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and ...
7.6/10 Good! (773 reviews)
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 23 May 2025

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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

4 out of 5
Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ฿1,723 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿1,723
฿1,971 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and ...
7.8/10 Good! (352 reviews)
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 1 Jun 2025

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is ฿5,053 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,053
฿5,534 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Depressing bathrooms , hotel great otherwise
"After a terrible check-in process (lack of training) the hotel was great . One thing though the bathrooms are depressing and tired ."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,750
฿4,127 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ฿3,856 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,856
฿4,242 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff & Hotel Management are super friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿7,918 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿7,918
฿8,628 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Karambunai

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru

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