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Sabah
2025 Sabah Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 4)
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Sabah Local Experiences Map
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Trip.Best: Sabah
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Top4·Hotels
Top 4 Luxury Hotels in Sabah
Top42·attraction
Popular Best Things to Do in Sabah
Top1·Hotels
Popular Family Hotels in Sabah
Top22·attraction
Popular Water Fun Attractions in Sabah
Top13·Hotels
Top 13 Scenic Hotels in Sabah
Top1·attraction
Popular Hot Springs Attractions in Sabah
Top1·Hotels
Popular Cultural Hotels in Sabah
Top1·Hotels
Popular Instagrammable Hotels in Sabah
Top1·Hotels
Popular Vacation Homes in Sabah
Top1·Hotels
Popular Gourmet Hotels in Sabah
Top4·Hotels
Top 4 Hotels with Villas in Sabah
Top7·Hotels
Top 7 Premium Hotels in Sabah
Popular Destinations
Semporna
Kota Kinabalu
Mabul Island
Sipadan
Things to do in Sabah
What to Do
Looking for things to do in Sabah? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kapalai
4.7
/5
488 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,222 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
572 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,693 Reviews
Manukan Island
4.6
/5
261 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
86 Reviews
Sapi Island
4.7
/5
320 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
70 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mamutik Island
4.6
/5
152 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
96 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Sabah, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Banyan Tree Villa Hotel
4.1
/5
209 Reviews
Sabah Hotel
4.5
/5
164 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
1,104 Reviews
Mr Bean Holiday Semporna
4.9
/5
45 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,057 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
661 Reviews
K Hotel
4.2
/5
93 Reviews
Hotel Meliden
4.3
/5
24 Reviews
Treeline Urban Inn
4.1
/5
118 Reviews
Pacific Inn, Semporna
3.6
/5
194 Reviews
DM Hotel
4.2
/5
65 Reviews
The Klagan @ Riverson Hotel
3.8
/5
52 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Sabah dishes and foodie spots.
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Seng Hing Coffee Shop
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Avg. NZD5/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar
4.4
/5
32 Reviews
Avg. NZD50/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa
4.6
/5
580 Reviews
Avg. NZD6/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Sky Blu Bar
4.7
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. NZD35/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Ferdinand's
4.2
/5
13 Reviews
Avg. NZD69/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
217 Reviews
Avg. NZD38/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Restoran Jeti
4.5
/5
25 Reviews
Avg. NZD53/person
"Seafood"
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.6
/5
1,160 Reviews
Avg. NZD41/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.5
/5
332 Reviews
Avg. NZD10/person
"Southeast Asian"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Avg. NZD26/person
"Japanese"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.6
/5
497 Reviews
Avg. NZD9/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Little Italy @ Capital
4.7
/5
86 Reviews
Avg. NZD21/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
Sabah Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Kapalai Water Village Resort, a honeymoon paradise and snorkeling destination
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Semporna Review: I wouldn't recommend it.
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Semporna Kapalai Water House Resort⛱️
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🌊 Kapalai Resort – A Paradise on Water in Sabah, Malaysia! 🏝️
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Malaysia is visa-free! Travel guide for 2,000 per person
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Kapalai: A Paradise of Serenity
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This is not New Zealand, it's Malaysia!
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Best of Sabah
Top 8 4-star Select Hotels in Sabah
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
4.5
/5
590 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
536 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
4.3
/5
142 Reviews
Mataking Reef Resort
4.7
/5
3 Reviews
Santiri Island Resort
4.5
/5
119 Reviews
Jelly Sea Resort
4.6
/5
151 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
4.4
/5
246 Reviews
Together 2 Holiday Resort
4.1
/5
76 Reviews
Other Recommended Cities
Kuala Lumpur
Langkawi
Kota Kinabalu
Melaka
Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping · Campsites
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Specialty exhibition halls
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Water sports
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mengalum Island
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Tawau Hills Park
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Lankayan Island
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
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Kapalai
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Sipadan Island
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Kiulu River
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Gaya Street
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Manukan Island
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Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Tabin Wildlife Reserve
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Kapalai
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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Paraglider
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Mount Kinabalu
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Skymirror Mangrove
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Bongawan Wetland
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Popular Luxury Hotels Near Montelimar
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Top 10 Local Restaurants in Minsk
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Popular Best Things to Do in Karamay
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Top 8 Luxury Hotels in Hurghada
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Popular Luxury Hotels in Al Ula
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Top 9 Local Restaurants in Datong
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Top 10 Local Restaurants in Melaka
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Top 9 Best Things to Do in Anyang
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Popular Restaurants in Sabah
Seng Hing Coffee Shop
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Sky Blu Bar
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Ferdinand's
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Yee Fung Laksa
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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
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Restoran Jeti
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Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
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Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
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Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
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Fook Yuen Gaya Street
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Diner
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
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FIVE SAILS
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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
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Little Italy @ Capital
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Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant
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Restoran Sri Melaka
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5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork
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Wiya Chicken Rice
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GRAZIE Restaurant
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Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
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Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
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Shang Palace
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Alu-Alu Kitchen
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Beyond Veggie
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Anjung Lepa
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Nook Cafe
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Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu
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Gayang Seafood Restaurant, Sulaman Tuaran, Sabah
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Seri Selera Kg Air
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Popular Trip Moments
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Weekend Getaway to Kapalai 🇲🇾
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Get a Hassle-Free 6-Day Malaysian Visa-Free Trip
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Trip to Kapalai Indonesia 🇮🇩
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6-Day Getaway to Malaysia: Your Short Break Adventure Awaits!
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Kapalai: A Dive Into Pristine Beauty
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Kapalai: A Balcony to Paradise
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Kapalai: Island Bliss
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Kapalai: Peaceful Retreat in Paradise
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Crystal waters & golden sunset
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Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
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"Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort: A Stunning Overwater Paradise for divers and stress relief"
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Visa-Free Travel Guide to Singapore and Malaysia: Experience the Charm of Two Countries
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Kapalai 🌞 Weather Highlights
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Kapalai: A Paradise of Serenity
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Kapalai 💡 Personal Tips
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Kapalai 👗 Outfit Tips
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Paradise Found: Lato Lato Mun Resort Steals My Heart
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Kapalai: Simple Joys in Nature
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Kapalai: A Marine Dream
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Trip to Kapalai Island 🇲🇾
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