Karambunai Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

Aerial view partial part of Semporna island with blue ocean and coral reef in Malaysia, Borneo.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,103 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿3,103
฿3,432 total
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and Dalit ...
7.8/10 Good! (786 reviews)
When built a few decades ago was probably very nice, but it’s now approaching the end of its useable life and unfortunately it has not been maintained or even cleaned much. Biggest disappointment was low quality but expensive food — and it’s a long way to town so you’re trapped. Even Grab gets in ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

4 out of 5
Precinct Dillenia Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿1,737 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
฿1,737
฿1,991 total
24 Apr - 25 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and Dalit ...
8/10 Very Good! (354 reviews)
View was fine

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
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 ฿2,841 per night from 14 May to 15 May
฿2,841
฿3,149 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
The price is ฿6,476 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿6,476
฿7,075 total
18 Apr - 19 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great location and beautifull beach

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿6,881 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿6,881
฿8,200 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ฿3,076 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
฿3,076
฿3,403 total
18 Apr - 19 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel by the water but because of this a strong fish smell in the lobby. Breakfast very average for western tastes.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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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
Kota-kinabalu city mosque

Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

Likas
Aerial drone image of beautiful rural town of Menggatal Town, Sabah, Malaysia

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
Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(39 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 Anjung Samudera and Centre Point.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
A mosque facing sea with clear blue sky

Luyang

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

Luyang
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia – June 15, 2022: The Tanjung Aru Beach, Fisherman Village and Shangri-La Hotel

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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