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About Sabah

Recommended trip: 5โ€“8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5โ€“8 day(s)

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Popular Destinations

Semporna

Semporna

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Mabul Island

Mabul Island

Mataking

Mataking

Pom Pom Island

Pom Pom Island

Mantanani Islands

Mantanani Islands

Sipadan

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

4.7/5499 Reviews
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Diving
Night view
Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

4.8/52,226 Reviews
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Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

4.6/5573 Reviews
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Diving
Night view
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

4.8/5519 Reviews
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Diving
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

4.5/51,691 Reviews
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Night view
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

4.5/5556 Reviews
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Night view
Manukan Island

Manukan Island

4.6/5263 Reviews
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Diving
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

4.6/5393 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Manutik Island

Manutik Island

4.6/5153 Reviews
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Diving
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

4.7/5206 Reviews
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Diving

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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Hotel Kapalai Semporna

Hotel Kapalai Semporna

4.0/5273 Reviews
Anaya Villa Resort

Anaya Villa Resort

3.9/5312 Reviews
Hotel Nยฐ5

Hotel Nยฐ5

4.3/5666 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

4.7/51,567 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

4.5/51,448 Reviews
SKY Water Villas

SKY Water Villas

4.1/5242 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5874 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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Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Welcome Seafood Restaurant

4.7/51,167 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$34/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

4.6/5336 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$9/person
AL FRESCO

AL FRESCO

3.9/517 Reviews
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Western-style
Terrace
Avg. S$26/person
Keng Wan Hing

Keng Wan Hing

4.6/545 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$2/person
Ming Ge Cafe

Ming Ge Cafe

4.3/527 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$6/person
GRAZIE Restaurant

GRAZIE Restaurant

4.5/55 Reviews
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Western-style
Avg. S$15/person
Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant

Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant

4.0/56 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$4/person
D'Soka Restaurant

D'Soka Restaurant

4.5/53 Reviews
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Southeast Asian
Avg. S$8/person
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant

Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant

4.5/521 Reviews
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Asian Cuisine
Halal
Avg. S$10/person
Wiya Chicken Rice

Wiya Chicken Rice

4.8/5113 Reviews
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. S$4/person
Sky Blu Bar

Sky Blu Bar

16 Reviews
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Bars/Bistros
Terrace
Avg. S$29/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

4.6/5499 Reviews
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Asian Cuisine
Avg. S$7/person

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