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Sabah
Sabah Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Itinerary & Deals | Trip.com | June 2026
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Sabah Local Experiences Map
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Trip Moments
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Popular Destinations
Semporna
Kota Kinabalu
Mabul Island
Mataking
Pom Pom Island
Mantanani Islands
Sipadan Island
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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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,229 Reviews
Diving
Beaches and shores
Kapalai
4.7
/5
499 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
574 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
520 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
394 Reviews
Diving
Natural scenery
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
558 Reviews
Night view
Sipadan Island
4.7
/5
207 Reviews
Diving
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.0
/5
8 Reviews
Kawa-kawa river cruise
4.7
/5
386 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,692 Reviews
Night view
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
91 Reviews
Mount Kinabalu
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
Mountain climbing
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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LANSE OCEAN SEAVIEW HOLIDAY HOTEL(Semporna store Chinese concierge)
4.2
/5
161 Reviews
Anyu Pool Villa Resort
4.5
/5
189 Reviews
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.7
/5
259 Reviews
PUDINA RESORT
4.9
/5
47 Reviews
Aranya Seaview Inn 1
4.6
/5
19 Reviews
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
4.1
/5
1,041 Reviews
Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam
4.4
/5
395 Reviews
MEDAN BUNGA RAYA RESORT
4.7
/5
65 Reviews
MONAlisa Guest House
4.1
/5
319 Reviews
Soon Tat Hotel Sdn Bhd
4.7
/5
61 Reviews
Chan Living
4.6
/5
88 Reviews
Bamboo homestay M2
4.7
/5
6 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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Yee Fung Laksa
4.8
/5
515 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL25/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
1,066 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. BRL122/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.7
/5
458 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL27/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.6
/5
264 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL32/person
Breeze Restaurant
3.5
/5
17 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. BRL94/person
Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
4.9
/5
205 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL19/person
Keng Wan Hing
4.6
/5
44 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL16/person
Ming Ge Cafe
4.2
/5
32 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL24/person
Al Fresco
3.4
/5
16 Reviews
Western cuisine
Terrace
Avg. BRL96/person
Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant
3.9
/5
10 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Terrace
Avg. BRL83/person
Ang Restaurant
4.6
/5
23 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL42/person
Wiya Chicken Rice
4.7
/5
115 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL16/person
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Best of Sabah
Popular Hotels with Villas in Sabah
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Borneo Eagle Resort
8.5
/5
9 Reviews
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.7
/5
117 Reviews
Sea Star Resort Semporna
8.8
/5
120 Reviews
OPINE.VILLAS
9.2
/5
237 Reviews
Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Sabah
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
9.1
/5
205 Reviews
Sea Star Resort Semporna
8.8
/5
120 Reviews
POM POM Island Resort
8.7
/5
75 Reviews
Larapan Water Village
9.2
/5
122 Reviews
Sand Bay Resort Semporna
8.3
/5
53 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.1
/5
327 Reviews
PUDINA RESORT
9.8
/5
46 Reviews
The Cara Hotel
9.6
/5
63 Reviews
Together 2 Holiday Resort
9.0
/5
131 Reviews
Other recommended cities
Kuala Lumpur
Langkawi
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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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Leisure activities
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Cultural institutions
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Historical attractions
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Water sports
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Outdoor activities
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Kapalai
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Mabul Island
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Mataking Island
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mengalum Island
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Mataking Island
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Pom Pom Island
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Timba Timba Island
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Mataking Island
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Pom Pom Island
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Bohey Dulang Island
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Mantanani Islands
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Pulau Mantanai Besar
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Alaya Beach Club
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Manukan Island
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Kapalai
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Turtle Islands Park
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Lankayan Island
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Mount Kinabalu
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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Kundasang War Memorial
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The Tip of Borneo
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DMA Gombizau Honey Bee Farm
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Kelambu Beach
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Popular Restaurants in Sabah
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
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Breeze Restaurant
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Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
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Keng Wan Hing
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Ming Ge Cafe
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Al Fresco
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Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant
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Ang Restaurant
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Wiya Chicken Rice
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GRAZIE Restaurant
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Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
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Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
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Seremban Seafood Restaurant
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Fatt Kee Seafood Restaurant
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Fish Market Restaurant
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Riyana Seafood Restaurant
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Sky Blu Bar
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Borenos Fried Chicken (Asia City)
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KEDAI KOPI KINABALU
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Leslie Cafe
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Imperial Seafood Restaurant
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Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
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Diner
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Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
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Restoran Jeti
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Alu-Alu Kitchen
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Kedai Kopi Hing Lee
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Super Tanker
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Really, really love this place for summer vacation, it's absolutely perfect
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I stayed in downtown Kota Kinabalu for a week and finally decided to extend my stay at Hyatt Centric.
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Staying in a sea-view hotel in Kota Kinabalu, perfect for a lazy vacation