Hotels on the beach in Sabah, Malaysia

• 1 Sunset Beach House Kudat

  Guest Rating 10.0

  

  Situated in Kudat in the Sabah region, with Kalampunian Beach nearby, Sunset Beach House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 182 km from the property.

  Address Jalan Tanjung Simpang Mengayau Show on map
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• 2 GreenHouse EcoLodge Mantanani Island

  Guest Rating 9.5

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Located in Mantanani Island, GreenHouse Lodge provides accommodations with access to a garden. The property features reusable plastic materials, using energy-saving lighting and conserving rainwater. Some units feature a terrace and / or a patio with sea or garden views. A private beach area is available on site and snorkeling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property. Show full description

  Address Kampung Sri Bukit GreenHouse Show on map

  • Water sports facility
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• 3 Mari Mari Dive & Lodge, Sepanggar Island Kota Kinabalu

  Guest Rating 9.5

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Mari Mari Dive & Lodge, Sepanggar Island is located on Sepanggar Island, opposite Kota Kinabalu city. The accommodations will provide you with a balcony and a seating area. Private bathroom also comes with a shower. You can enjoy sea views and mountain views from the room. Extras include a fan. Fronted by white, sandy beaches, Mari Mari Sepanggar Island Lodge has abundant natural surroundings. Facilities offered at the property include a tour desk located on Jesselton Point. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking, scuba diving and snorkeling. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Likas City Mosque (5.1 mi) and Gaya Street (Sunday Market) (5.5 mi). This lodge is 8.7 mi from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Show full description

  Address Sepanggar Island Show on map

  • Water sports facility
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• 4 Bigfin beach resort Kota Belud

  Guest Rating 9.0

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  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. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests at Bigfin beach resort can enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking while other on-site activities includes hiking or simply lounging by the beach. Kota Kinabalu is 40 mi from the accommodations. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 43 mi from the property. Show full description

  Address Pantai Merakit Kampung Mengkabar Show on map

  • Water sports facility
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• 5 Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island Kota Kinabalu

  Guest Rating 8.9

  

  Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island features a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites. Offering direct access to the beach, every unit is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy beach view from the private terraces. A dining area and a kitchen are provided in some units. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a shower. Breakfast is served daily at Prahu Restaurant, which also opens for all-day dining. Guests can also order room service. Guests can relax by the poolside or take a leisurely walk along the beach. Staff at the reception can help you arrange outdoor activities such as diving and snorkeling at an additional charge. Other facilities onsite include daily housekeeping and retail shops. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island is a 15-minute boat ride from Sutera Harbor. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4.2 mi from Sutera Harbor. Show full description

  Address Manukan Island Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Water sports facility
  • Gym / fitness center
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• 6 Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Gaya Island

  Guest Rating 8.9

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Located off the coast of Borneo on Gaya Island, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features spacious villas with a private balcony. The resort features an outdoor pool and 3 dining options. Free WiFi is accessible from the villas. Decorated in wooden furnishings, every villa overlooks the jungle or the South China Sea views. It is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private plunge pool. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. The Longhouse opens for daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pantai Restaurant & Bar offers fresh grilled seafood while The Koi Wine Cave houses a wide selection of cigars and wines. Guests can have pampering treatments at the spa or exercise at the gym. Alternatively, a wide range of outdoor activities such as kayaking, snorkeling and jungle trekking are offered. Friendly staff at 24-hour reception can assist you with luggage storage and laundry services. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is a 25-minute boat from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 6.8 mi drive away from the ferry terminal. Show full description

  Address Polish Bay, Gaya Island Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pool tables
  • Gym / fitness center
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• 7 The Beachaven Chalets, Kota Belud Kota Belud

  Guest Rating 8.9

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  With sea views, The Beachaven Chalets, Kota Belud is located in Kota Belud and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, terrace and grill. There's a private bathroom with bidet and free toiletries in each unit, along with slippers. Hiking and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and water sports facilities are also available on site. Tuaran River is 21 miles from the lodge. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 42 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

  Address Pantai Merakit Kampung Mengkabar Show on map

  • Water sports facility
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• 8 Gayana Marine Resort Gaya Island

  Guest Rating 8.2

  

  Located at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort features spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Each villa is air-conditioned and fitted with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private pool and a separate living area. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. Daily breakfast is served at Macac, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Alu Alu provides an overwater dining experience and specializes in Chinese cuisines, while Latitude Bar offers drinks. Guests can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa or relax by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with a wide selection of activities, such as snorkeling, fishing and jungle trekking. Gayana Eco Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6.8 mi from the ferry terminal. Show full description

  Address Malohom Bay, Gaya Island Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pool tables
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• 9 Dragon Pearl Beach Resort Kota Belud

  Guest Rating 7.9

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Featuring a private beach area, restaurant and views of sea, Dragon Pearl Beach Resort is located in Kota Belud, 21 miles from Tuaran River. The inn also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the inn the rooms have a shared bathroom. Dragon Pearl Beach Resort has a playground. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 42 miles from the property. Show full description

  Address Kampung Mengkabar, Jalan Pituru Laut Show on map

  • Karaoke
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• 10 Sutera at Mantanani Island Resort & Spa Mantanani Island

  Guest Rating 7.8

  

  Located on the beachfront in Mantanani Island, Sutera at Mantanani Island Resort & Spa features a bar and free WiFi. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. There's a restaurant serving Malaysian cuisine, and free private parking is available. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms include a closet. Guests at Sutera at Mantanani Island Resort & Spa can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mantanani Island, like snorkeling and canoeing. Show full description

  Address Pulau Mantanani Besar, Kampong Mantanani Show on map
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• 11 JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham Mantanani Island

  Guest Rating 7.8

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  JSK Mantanani Island Resorts has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Mantanani Island. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a concierge service and free WiFi. At the resort, rooms are equipped with a patio. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some accommodations at JSK Mantanani Island Resorts also feature a sea view. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk. You can play pool and darts at JSK Mantanani Island Resorts, and the area is popular for snorkeling and canoeing. Show full description

  Address Pulau Mantanani Besar Mantanani Island Show on map

  • Swimming pool
  • Pool tables
  • Karaoke
  • Water sports facility
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• 12 Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 Kota Belud

  Guest Rating 7.7

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Facing the beachfront, Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 offers 4-star accommodation in Kota Belud and has a garden, private beach area and restaurant. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 also have a sea view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests at Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kota Belud, like snorkelling. Tuaran River is 47 km from the hotel. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 79 km from the property. Show full description

  Address 89150, Jalan Kota Belud Town Show on map

  • Water sports facility
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• 13 Sabah Beach Villas & Suites Kota Kinabalu

  Guest Rating 6.1

  
  • This hotel has a private beach area

  Set along the beachfront of Karambunai, Sabah Beach Villas & Suites offers spacious suites and villas with private pools. The property has pool and garden views. Free Wi-Fi service is available in the public areas. All suites and villas are air-conditioned and decorated in natural colors. A flat-screen TV and a seating area are featured, For your comfort, a well-equipped kitchen in provided. The privates bathroom includes a shower, a bidet and free toiletries. Guests can use the BBQ facilities and order groceries at an additional charge. You can relax by the poolside, the little ones can play in the kids’ pool. Friendly staff at the reception are happy to assist you with an array of outdoor activities and tour queries. Kota Kinabalu city center is 19 mi from Sabah Beach Villas & Suites and Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a 22 mi drive away. Show full description

  Address PV139, Precinct Dillenia, Nexus Residence Karambunai, Off Sepangar Bay, Sabah Show on map

  • Swimming pool
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• 14 Scuba Buddy Mabul Dive Lodge Pulau Mabul

  Guest Rating 5.5

  

  Scuba Buddy Mabul Dive Lodge is located in Pulau Mabul.

  Address SCUBA BUDDY DIVE LODGE - Diving in Mabul and Sipadan Show on map
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• 15 Hotel O Naga Puri Beach Retreat Kuala Penyu

  Guest Rating 2.4

  

  Located in Kuala Penyu, Hotel O Naga Puri Beach Retreat provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Labuan Airport is 38 miles away.

  Address 1, Sabah, Malaysia, Kuala Penyu Show on map
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• 16 North Borneo Biostation Resort Kudat

  

  North Borneo Biostation Resort enjoys a beachfront location in Kudat. It features free parking, and free WiFi access in its public areas. Activities such as kayaking, diving, windsurfing and snorkelling as well as SUP can be arranged. Bungalow-style rooms are fitted with a terrace and an outdoor seating area. They are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a personal safe. The private bathroom offers shower facilities. Resort restaurant currently open for breakfast only. Show full description

  Address Mile 7, Kg. Bak Bak Show on map

  • Pets are welcome
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