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A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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.

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An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by a cityscape and distant mountains.

Tanjung Aru

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Karambunai Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

10/10 Excellent

"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Karambunai?

Karambunai is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches. Consider a visit to Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai as part of your Karambunai travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Karambunai?

Based on our traveller data, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is one of the top choices for your stay in Karambunai. This hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Borneo Beach Villa & Suite.

How many hotels will I find in Karambunai?

When you want to find places to stay in Kota Kinabalu, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Karambunai.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karambunai, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Karambunai.

What can I see and do in this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Karambunai. When you're sightseeing around the area, 1Borneo Hypermall and Dalit Beach are a couple of other sights to visit.

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1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

3. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

4. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

10. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

13. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

14. The Klagan Regency

15. Gaya Centre Hotel

16. Grandis Hotel

17. Gayana Marine Resort

18. The Magellan Sutera Resort

19. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

20. Horizon Hotel

Where to stay in Karambunai

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Kampung Air

Alamesra

Likas

Top Karambunai Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

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