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AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo Railway. This 4-star apartment offers full-day security, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance. Stunning room, clean and luxury feel to it. Staff were great, really helpful and had good communication through WhatsApp. We wish we could’ve stayed longer! You’d definitely struggle to find a nicer place than this in Sandakan. 10/10 recommend

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9.3
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
US$45
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Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. CJ Residence was super communicative and accommodating. Rooms are very clean and have all amenities (iron, complimentary umbrella for your use during the stay, hair dryer, snacks and water!). Staff is super nice!! Highly recommend.

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9.3
Superb
563 reviews
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US$45
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Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, an ATM and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. It is a residence, not a hotel, but would not disappoint.

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9.4
Superb
444 reviews
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US$46
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Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AruSuites Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu By LAXZONE features accommodation with a rooftop pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a private entrance, the apartment allows guests to maintain their privacy. Very nice apartment clean with all utensils and washing machine noise from airport is bearable and seeing planes take off whilst sitting on the balcony is cool.

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9.2
Superb
478 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. Great designed hostel locvated oin a commercial building by KK times square. Lots of cheap restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Stayed in the dorm with the double beds. Really good ccomfy mattresses, sturdy upper bed ladders, really good nites rest. Washer and dryer available for 6 MR each.

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9.4
Superb
492 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Facing the seafront in Kota Belud, Bigfin beach resort features a private beach area. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden. The property provides sea views and a terrace.

At the resort, every room is fitted with a balcony that opens up to views of the sea and the mountain. Two thumbs up. This place is so well run and maintained. All staff are so kind, helpful and reliable. There is no pressure whatsoever to book any of the tours. The staff are completely open about what they do and don't offer, so no unpleasant surprises - all is exactly as advertised. I had prepared to be pretty much cut off from the world for the 3 days of my stay, but to my pleasant surprise Wifi was solid all day in the reception area and the evening hours of power supply in the rooms easily sufficed to keep my devices charged. Assorted books and board games add to the character of the place, as do the adorable cats and, yes, the two or three monitor lizards seen around. The hammocks were comfortable and in ample supply. Beautiful and tranquil garden setting, fabulous views, awesome stretch of near-private beach with lovely fine sand. And to experience all that without any noise from road traffic? Just an unforgettable experience.

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9.2
Superb
216 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Azrien Homestay Kundasang is situated in Kundasang and offers a shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor seating is also available at the holiday home. Once you step in the place feeling like home..Complete facilities and comfortable for 6 adults.Morning view amazing..

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9.1
Superb
115 reviews
Price from
US$97
per night

Nestled in Kubota Square, ROOMS offers modern and stylish accommodation in Tawau. Free private parking is available on site.

Air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Certain rooms include a seating area for guests to relax in. En suite bathroom has towels, shower facility and free toiletries. Hairdryer and slippers are provided. Friendly staff, clean rooms, close to restaurants and convenience stores

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9
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Located in Mantanani Island, GreenHouse Lodge provides accommodation with access to a garden. The property boasts reusable plastic materials, using energy-saving lighting and conserving rainwater.

Some units feature a terrace and / or a patio with sea or garden views. From the moment we arrived, we absolutely loved our stay here. If you're looking for a beautiful, eco-friendly retreat created and run by people who genuinely care about the environment, this is the place for you. Fred, the owner, built this Ecolodge himself with a clear mission: to be 100% sustainable. Every aspect of the property reflects that goal—everything is green, circular, and thoughtfully designed. The lodge is impressively clean, well-maintained, and full of character. The rooms are spacious, freshly renovated, and each comes with its own private bathroom. We stayed in the Double Room, which was very comfortable and equipped with a fan—perfect for keeping cool at night. All the essentials are available on-site, including kayak and snorkeling gear rentals, which made exploring the area super convenient. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the food. Sook Peng, Fred’s wife, is not only an incredible cook but also a truly warm and welcoming person. Sharing meals with her was a joy, and her cooking made every meal memorable. There are also cozy hammocks for relaxing, and the peaceful atmosphere made it easy to unwind. We couldn't recommend this place more highly—it's a rare gem built with heart and purpose. Oh, I was almost forgetting, both land and transport are organized by the Fred and Sook Peng and everything went super smooth! Terima kasih Fred and Sook Peng!

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9.4
Superb
102 reviews
Price from
US$93
per night

Located in Lahad Datu, HAKS Boutique B&B with Pool & Farm-to-Table Dining provides accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. The property features pool and garden views. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Trisha, Simon and their staff are absolutely fantastic. They provide a terrific experience. The facilities are super nice, but what stands out is that they treat you like family. Also, the food provided is truly exceptional. They should get a Michelin star. Make sure that you book the room with breakfast included. Super recommended for anyone staying in the town.

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9.9
Exceptional
410 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

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