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Sabah

2025 Sabah Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 3)

About Sabah

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Trip.Best: Sabah

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Popular Destinations

Semporna
Kota Kinabalu
Mabul Island
Sipadan

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

Kapalai

4.7/5245 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

4.8/51,434 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

4.8/5201 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

4.7/5203 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5394 Reviews
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

4.5/5223 Reviews
Manukan Island

Manukan Island

4.6/5119 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mari Mari Cultural Village

Mari Mari Cultural Village

4.5/544 Reviews
Sapi Island

Sapi Island

4.7/592 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

4.8/571 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mamutik Island

Mamutik Island

4.6/554 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

4.7/556 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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Seafest Regency

Seafest Regency

4.1/527 Reviews
Marco Polo Hotel - Tawau

Marco Polo Hotel - Tawau

4.0/5718 Reviews
Banyan Tree Villa Hotel

Banyan Tree Villa Hotel

4.0/5200 Reviews
Spring Garden

Spring Garden

4.5/519 Reviews
Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street

Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street

4.8/5589 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort

Perfect Forest Eco-Resort

4.4/5238 Reviews
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

4.4/5194 Reviews
Green World Hotel

Green World Hotel

3.8/5119 Reviews
Ming Greenage Suite Kota Kinabalu

Ming Greenage Suite Kota Kinabalu

4.0/5401 Reviews
Peaceful Cottage

Peaceful Cottage

4.7/575 Reviews
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.4/52,093 Reviews
Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

4.1/5543 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

Seng Hing Coffee Shop

4.7/513 Reviews
Avg. EUR2/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar

Sunset Bar

4.4/532 Reviews
Avg. EUR28/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa

Yee Fung Laksa

4.6/5219 Reviews
Avg. EUR3/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Sky Blu Bar

Sky Blu Bar

4.7/54 Reviews
Avg. EUR19/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Ferdinand's

Ferdinand's

4.2/58 Reviews
Avg. EUR38/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

4.7/5106 Reviews
Avg. EUR21/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Restoran Jeti

Restoran Jeti

4.5/525 Reviews
Avg. EUR29/person
"Seafood"
Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Welcome Seafood Restaurant

4.6/5340 Reviews
Avg. EUR22/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

4.5/5143 Reviews
Avg. EUR6/person
"Southeast Asian"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

4.0/54 Reviews
Avg. EUR14/person
"Japanese"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

4.6/5147 Reviews
Avg. EUR5/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Little Italy @ Capital

Little Italy @ Capital

4.7/549 Reviews
Avg. EUR11/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"

Sabah Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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🏝️Semporna 5D4N丨Island Hopping is So Much Fun

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Visa-free travel in Malaysia, per capita 3k is not fragrant?

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KAYLEIGH NORRIS
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Malaysia is visa-free! Travel guide for 2,000 per person

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Island lovers, take note! From December to February, Semporna is waiting for you to check in.

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6-Day Visa-Free Malaysia Tour: The Truth Revealed

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Kapalai Water Village Resort, a honeymoon paradise and snorkeling destination

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Family trip to Kota Kinabalu

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Not recommended at all to go to Semporna...

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Best of Sabah

Top 8 4-star Select Hotels in Sabah

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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

4.5/5561 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.3/5530 Reviews
Sabah Hotel

Sabah Hotel

4.5/5161 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

4.3/5132 Reviews
Jelly Sea Resort

Jelly Sea Resort

4.6/5142 Reviews
SKY Water Villas

SKY Water Villas

4.2/5166 Reviews
Santiri Island Resort

Santiri Island Resort

4.5/5117 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort

Perfect Forest Eco-Resort

4.4/5238 Reviews

Other Recommended Cities

Kuala Lumpur

Langkawi

Kota Kinabalu

Melaka

Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Tanjung Aru Beach  |  Mengalum Island  |  Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu  |  Sipadan Island  |  Sipadan Mangrove Resort  |  Tawau Hills Park  |  Lankayan Island  |  Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)  |  Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre  |  Kapalai  |  Sipadan Island  |  Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.  |  Tanjung Aru Beach  |  Kiulu River  |  Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu  |  Tanjung Aru Beach  |  Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu  |  Mengalum Island  |  Sapi Island  |  Gaya Island  |  Tanjung Aru Beach  |  Semporna  |  Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Semporna, Sabah.  |  Pulau Sibuan  |  Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle  |  Paraglider  |  Mount Kinabalu  |  Skymirror Mangrove  |  Tanjung Aru Beach  |  Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Restaurants in Sabah
Seng Hing Coffee Shop  |  Ferdinand's  |  Sky Blu Bar  |  Yee Fung Laksa  |  Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant  |  Welcome Seafood Restaurant  |  Restoran Jeti  |  Diner  |  Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh  |  Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap  |  Fook Yuen Gaya Street  |  Nagisa Japanese Restaurant  |  Little Italy @ Capital  |  Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant  |  FIVE SAILS  |  GRAZIE Restaurant  |  Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant  |  Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant  |  Shang Palace  |  Alu-Alu Kitchen  |  Beyond Veggie  |  Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu  |  Anjung Lepa  |  Nook Cafe  |  Restoran Sri Melaka  |  5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork  |  Wiya Chicken Rice  |  Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant  |  Latest Recipe  |  XING WANG HAI XIAN LOU
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