Karambunai Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(12 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

4/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kota Kinabalu with a trip to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Enjoy a round of golf in Kota Kinabalu at Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai

Imago Shopping Mall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

4/5(14 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Rp771.960
per adult
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

Rp1.891.302
per adult
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm & Alpaca Club

Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club

Rp1.690.979
per adult
Kundasang: Day Tour with Desa Dairy Farm and Alpaca Club
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu

Rp3.616.347
per adult
Klias River Safari from Kota Kinabalu
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch

Rp1.042.146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH

Rp1.926.041
per adult
Sunset Trip TIP OF BORNEO Simpang Mengayau KUDAT SABAH
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Top hotels in Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and ...
7.6/10 Good! (777 reviews)
Highly recommended - beautiful hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"The hotel is in a beautiful setting. On arrival James and Felix gave us a lovely welcome & explained where everything could be found, we received a room upgrade with a sea view & balcony as they are completing works / upgrades to the restaurant & rooms. The works took place from 8am onwards, it didn't ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

4 out of 5
Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp863.729 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp863.729
Rp988.489 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai and ...
7.8/10 Good! (352 reviews)
It’s was ok but needs some upkeep.
"Not bad not great. The place needs some upkeep, but they trying. You can tell at one time this was a very nice place, but that was a time ago. The beach is nice and the AC worked for the most part. There is limited dining close by. And we did see a couple cockroaches in the place. One was huge. For ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp1.419.531 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp1.419.531
Rp1.571.459 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is Rp2.341.664 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.341.664
Rp2.567.385 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic holiday, great hotel and always super helpful staff"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

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

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp2.595.025 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.595.025
Rp3.100.517 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We didn't want to leave
"The Shangti-La is just a step up from other hotels. Yes, it's big and busy but the staff go out of their way to really spoil you. I'm vegan and they bent over backwards to ensure I had a great breakfast, sent soy milk to my room tweaked dishes so I ate well. And the location - oh my. We stayed in ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is Rp1.393.329 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp1.393.329
Rp1.543.195 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency 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
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 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 Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

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
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Luyang

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

Luyang
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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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