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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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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

Kapalai

4.7/5488 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

4.8/52,222 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

4.8/5517 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

4.6/5572 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Manukan Island

Manukan Island

4.6/5261 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

4.5/5556 Reviews
Sapi Island

Sapi Island

4.7/5320 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

4.8/570 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mamutik Island

Mamutik Island

4.6/5152 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

4.7/596 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

Banyan Tree Villa Hotel

4.1/5209 Reviews
Sabah Hotel

Sabah Hotel

4.5/5164 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

4.7/51,104 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

4.5/51,057 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5661 Reviews
K Hotel

K Hotel

4.2/593 Reviews
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

4.3/524 Reviews
Treeline Urban Inn

Treeline Urban Inn

4.1/5118 Reviews
Pacific Inn, Semporna

Pacific Inn, Semporna

3.6/5194 Reviews
DM Hotel

DM Hotel

4.2/565 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

Seng Hing Coffee Shop

4.7/522 Reviews
Avg. NZD5/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar

Sunset Bar

4.4/532 Reviews
Avg. NZD50/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa

Yee Fung Laksa

4.6/5580 Reviews
Avg. NZD6/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Sky Blu Bar

Sky Blu Bar

4.7/54 Reviews
Avg. NZD35/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Ferdinand's

Ferdinand's

4.2/513 Reviews
Avg. NZD69/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

4.7/5217 Reviews
Avg. NZD38/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Restoran Jeti

Restoran Jeti

4.5/525 Reviews
Avg. NZD53/person
"Seafood"
Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Welcome Seafood Restaurant

4.6/51,160 Reviews
Avg. NZD41/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

4.5/5332 Reviews
Avg. NZD10/person
"Southeast Asian"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

4.3/510 Reviews
Avg. NZD26/person
"Japanese"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

4.6/5497 Reviews
Avg. NZD9/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Little Italy @ Capital

Little Italy @ Capital

4.7/586 Reviews
Avg. NZD21/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"

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