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Papar Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
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Things to do in Papar
What to do
Looking for things to do in Papar? 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
2,465 Reviews
Diving
Beaches and shores
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Reviews
Diving
Natural scenery
Sabah State Museum
4.4
/5
115 Reviews
Filipino Market
4.6
/5
46 Reviews
Night view
Handicraft Market
4.6
/5
14 Reviews
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
558 Reviews
Night view
Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
11 Reviews
0 km Kota Kinabalu
4.8
/5
61 Reviews
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Reviews
Night view
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
95 Reviews
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Papar, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.0
/5
66 Reviews
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
4.2
/5
57 Reviews
Seaside Travellers Inn
3.9
/5
21 Reviews
Papar Beachfront View
4.5
/5
10 Reviews
Ara Dinawan Island Resort
3.9
/5
10 Reviews
The Glam Inn
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Uncle Ho Motel
4.2
/5
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Borneo Eagle Resort
4.2
/5
8 Reviews
SC Borneo Homestay
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Koposizon Homestay Papar
4.7
/5
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SIXTYSIXLUXE 3BEDROOM 2BATHROOM
4.7
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Ai Lee B99 Homestay
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Papar dishes and foodie spots.
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Beringgis Seafood Restaurant
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Jalan Terus Cafe
3.0
/5
1 Reviews
Coffee shop
Loving Cafe
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Tinlicious
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Ikan Bakar Borneo
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Seafood
McDonald's Papar DT
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Lucky Corner
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Asian cuisine
U-Tea Benoni Papar
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D Almas Recipe Sadong Jaya
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Pizza Hut Delivery Papar
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Nyaris Nyaris
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Restaurant Abang
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,465 Reviews
Diving
Beaches and shores
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Reviews
Diving
Natural scenery
Sabah State Museum
4.4
/5
115 Reviews
Filipino Market
4.6
/5
46 Reviews
Night view
Handicraft Market
4.6
/5
14 Reviews
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
558 Reviews
Night view
Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
11 Reviews
0 km Kota Kinabalu
4.8
/5
61 Reviews
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Reviews
Night view
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
95 Reviews
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Reviews
Popular Premium Hotels Near Papar
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
8.8
/5
2,908 Reviews
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
8.5
/5
1,530 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
8.8
/5
1,930 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,148 Reviews
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
273 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,673 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
/5
1,771 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
9.4
/5
1,905 Reviews
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.2
/5
106 Reviews
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
8.7
/5
228 Reviews
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
1,311 Reviews
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
9.0
/5
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,465 Reviews
Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
574 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Manukan Island
4.7
/5
264 Reviews
Diving
Boat tour
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Reviews
Alaya Beach Club
4.8
/5
15 Reviews
Night view
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Papar
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
8.8
/5
2,908 Reviews
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
8.5
/5
1,530 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
8.8
/5
1,930 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,148 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,673 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
/5
1,771 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
9.4
/5
1,905 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.5
/5
583 Reviews
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.2
/5
106 Reviews
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
8.7
/5
228 Reviews
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
1,311 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Papar
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The Cara Hotel
9.7
/5
60 Reviews
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
8.8
/5
442 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary at Manukan Island
9.3
/5
213 Reviews
The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
1,055 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express KOTA KINABALU CITY CENTRE by IHG
9.2
/5
1,207 Reviews
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
970 Reviews
Horizon Hotel
9.0
/5
327 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.5
/5
583 Reviews
Tiara Labuan Hotel
8.0
/5
48 Reviews
Dorsett Grand Labuan
8.5
/5
53 Reviews
Sabah Hotel
9.0
/5
210 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Miri
8.5
/5
219 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Papar
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Leisure activities
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Papar
St. Paul's Chapel on-the Hill
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papar durian orchard
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Borneo Golf & Country Club
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Surau Nur Hidayah
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St.Patrick Church, Membakut
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Hakka Memorial Park
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Sabah State Library (Papar Branch)
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Batu 30 Kimanis Papar Jalan Kereta Kebal.
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Popular Restaurants in Papar
Jalan Terus Cafe
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Loving Cafe
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Tinlicious
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Ikan Bakar Borneo
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McDonald's Papar DT
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Lucky Corner
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U-Tea Benoni Papar
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D Almas Recipe Sadong Jaya
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Nyaris Nyaris
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Restaurant Abang
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D'Janau Cafe
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November Kitchen
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Borneo Pride Cafe
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Xue cha
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Restoran Liang Yun Hua 吧巴梁荣华饭店
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Beringgis Riverside Seafood Restaurant
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Rumpun Selera Bongawan Point
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D'Bukitz
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Fu Yi Seafood Restaurant
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