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Sabah Independent Travel Guide (2025): Top Things to Do, Popular Attractions, Itinerary Planning, Accommodation, Food, Transportation, Weather, and More - Everything You Need to Know (Updated May 2025) | Trip.com
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Sabah Local Experiences Map
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Top 18 Family-Friendly Attractions in Sabah
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Popular Destinations
Semporna
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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
4.7
/5
497 Reviews
"Diving"
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,222 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
517 Reviews
"Diving"
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
573 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,695 Reviews
Manukan Island
4.6
/5
262 Reviews
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.6
/5
86 Reviews
Sipadan Island
4.8
/5
204 Reviews
"Diving"
Mamutik Island
4.6
/5
153 Reviews
"Diving"
"Camping · Campsites"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
97 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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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
629 Reviews
Hotel N°5
4.4
/5
567 Reviews
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
4.2
/5
195 Reviews
Bohey Dulang Resort
2.7
/5
1 Reviews
Seafest REGENCY
4.0
/5
80 Reviews
Near Airport K Avenue Family Room
4.1
/5
251 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,158 Reviews
Palm Lake Resort
4.6
/5
154 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
699 Reviews
Banyan Tree Villa Hotel
4.1
/5
227 Reviews
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.2
/5
395 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
4.5
/5
268 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
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Avg. AUD4/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar
4.4
/5
62 Reviews
Avg. AUD46/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa
4.6
/5
583 Reviews
Avg. AUD5/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Sky Blu Bar
4.0
/5
16 Reviews
Avg. AUD32/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Ferdinand's
4.3
/5
13 Reviews
Avg. AUD63/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
217 Reviews
Avg. AUD35/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.6
/5
1,162 Reviews
Avg. AUD37/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.5
/5
334 Reviews
Avg. AUD10/person
"Southeast Asian"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Japanese"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.6
/5
499 Reviews
Avg. AUD8/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Little Italy @ Capital
4.8
/5
86 Reviews
Avg. AUD19/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
Fook Yuen Gaya Street
4.7
/5
232 Reviews
Avg. AUD4/person
"Southeast Asian"
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Best of Sabah
Top 8 Four-Star Hotels in Sabah
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
622 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.8
/5
532 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
8.8
/5
142 Reviews
Mataking Reef Resort
8.5
/5
5 Reviews
Santiri Island Resort
9.2
/5
123 Reviews
Jelly Sea Resort
9.0
/5
176 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.0
/5
268 Reviews
Together 2 Holiday Resort
8.1
/5
82 Reviews
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Kota Kinabalu
Melaka
Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Cultural institutions
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mengalum Island
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Tawau Hills Park
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Lankayan Island
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
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Kapalai
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Semporna Ocean Center
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Timba Timba Island
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Rumah terbalik
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Mangrove of Menghe River
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Gaya Street
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Tabin Wildlife Reserve
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Kapalai
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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Paraglider
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Mount Kinabalu
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Skymirror Mangrove
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Popular Restaurants in Sabah
Seng Hing Coffee Shop
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Ferdinand's
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Sky Blu Bar
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Yee Fung Laksa
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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
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Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
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Fook Yuen Gaya Street
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
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Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
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Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
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Diner
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Little Italy @ Capital
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FIVE SAILS
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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
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Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu
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Restoran Jeti
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Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
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Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
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Shang Palace
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Beyond Veggie
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GRAZIE Restaurant
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Alu-Alu Kitchen
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5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork
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Wiya Chicken Rice
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Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant
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Nook Cafe
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Anjung Lepa
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Restoran Sri Melaka
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Brass Monkey Cafe & Bar
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