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Enjoy a serene view of the water from this room, featuring a desk, chair, and bench.

"Can book directly scuba diving here. Excellent choice of scuba diver company they chose as the experience was fantastic!"

₩55,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Relax in a cozy space with a sofa, desk, and chandelier, perfect for unwinding.

"Je n'avais pas vu que le dortoir est sans fenêtre. Cela me gêne toujours lorsque cela arrive."

Stroll through this serene garden, surrounded by lush plants in black containers, accessible via a winding pathway.

"We stayed here for one night after arriving late into the airport. Getting our key was straightforward and the hotel worked well for us. "

₩25,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Relax in a stylish space with a variety of seating options, a bar area, and a unique spiral slide.

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

₩56,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and rug, offering a view of the outside through large windows.

"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "

₩29,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Two twin beds are arranged in a symmetrical layout, each with a white mattress and pillows.

"Nice cozy beds, relaxed and friendly staff "

₩31,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a bustling street market, where food stalls and lively crowds come together under the stars.

"The lock on the 8-bedded doem room was damaged & it took 10 mins to ooen the door on 2 occassions. The technician or employee was away for 2 days. On the 3rd day the lock failed & lock had to be broken in after 3 different people tried for over 1 hour to ooen the door using the key."

Enjoy breathtaking views of the calm sea from this room's window.

"Great location, hellful staff"

₩46,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

"Very near to Poring Hot Spring Park. The hosts were very helpful and kind."

₩48,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

Enjoy the expansive balcony with a geometric railing, offering a view of the surrounding building.

"Beware Foreigners!! The staff here will try to ask you for extra fees and taxes that I had already paid in full with Expedia. I didn’t pay them and once they realized I wasn’t playing their game they left it alone. However I wouldn’t trust them. I showed them that I had paid in full with Expedia and they told me it wasn’t paid and I had to pay in cash. This is a scam. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. "

₩32,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Relax in this stylish living room with a plush sofa, glass dining table, and comfortable chairs.

Enjoy a peaceful outdoor space with a table, benches, and lush greenery.

"Cannot check in cause the hotel are already full after comform booked!"

Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table and comfortable seating.

"good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍"

Cozy dormitory-style room with bunk beds and a simple layout.

Enjoy a serene view of the water from the comfort of this room, featuring a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

"Bastante aceptable."

Guests can enjoy a barbecue in the covered outdoor area with a balcony above.

"Worth for the money and quite close to Kinabalu gate"

Explore the tranquil surroundings and discover the PROBOSCIS MONKEY sign along the way.

"I just stayed for a week conducting research and had a great stay. The owner, Ben, and staff are wonderful people and I consider them friends now. The room & bed was clean and comfortable and solid WiFI was available at the eating area (helpful for those working). The in-room AC unit helps A LOT in the humid climate. The food, particularly dinner, is tasty and a great deal for the quality you get. Unlike places in more populated areas, if you're lucky, you'll see endangered species here like...

Tempo offers a stylish exterior with a balcony and potted plants.

"It’s so good since they are so good in taking care of cleanliness."

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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The only recommendation would be for the Japanese restaurant to use less garlic when making the fried rice. The breakfast buffet and dinner buffet offered a large variety of choices-fresh and delicious. We recommend a stay in an ocean view suite for couples who plan to visit. It offered an outdoor soak tub to allow one to watch the sun set into the sea. Little things made the differences at the Shangri-La Rasa Ria: • cold face towel when sitting by the pool • family friendly pools and activities for those travelling with little munchkins • accessibility friendly • located right on the sandy beach • multiple pillow options - AMAZING! • laundry service at an amazing price • a thank-you note from the room attendants sealed the deal on the day of check-out Service was excellent from the moment we arrived to the sad moment when we had to leave. Looking forward to another stay soon!!!"

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"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 a garden room and could walk straight out looking at the sea. Room had a shower and a bath, was well stocked. Water in the fridge every day. Their Spa was great too. I can't think of anything bad about the place. We just didn't want to leave. "

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Number of reviews	107
Accommodation	30 Hostels
Lowest Price	₩20,484
Highest Price	₩49,469

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