Curated luxury hotels in Sabah

With a stay at The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sabah State Mosque and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik.

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Rooms are equipped with a patio with views of the city.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room has a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a stovetop. All rooms have a wardrobe.

North Borneo Railway is 2 km from The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.2 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a few steps away.

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest. It boasts 5 dining options, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the resort. Scheduled boat transfers are available at an additional charge.

Decorated in wooden interiors, every air-conditioned villa features a private balcony with outdoor seating. A flat-screen and a minibar are also included. The private bathroom comes with a spacious bath and luxury amenities.

Daily buffet breakfast is served at Feast Village, with Asian and International options. Fisherman's Cove specialises in seafood dishes, while Omakase offers Japanese cuisines. Drinks and snacks are on offer at Pool Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy Mount Kinabalu view from the sundeck.

Relaxing treatments can be enjoyed at Spa Village and yoga classes is held daily. Guests can also do outdoor activities at an additional charge such as diving and snorkelling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception.

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 11 km drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.

Facing the beachfront, Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 offers 4-star accommodation in Kota Belud and has a garden, private beach area and restaurant. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service.

At the hotel, all rooms include a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some units at Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 also have a sea view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at Dolphin Bay Island Resort 海豚岛 will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kota Belud, like snorkelling.

Tuaran River is 47 km from the hotel. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 79 km from the property.

Located in Kundasang, Sling & Stone Mountain Suites offers 5-star accommodation with a garden. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

The hotel offers an à la carte or Asian breakfast.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 104 km away.

With a stay at Borneo Royale Hotel in Tawau, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Eastern Plaza Shopping Center and Eastern Cineplex. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Takada Night Market and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Located in Sandakan, Sabah Hotel Sandakan is within a 15-minute walk of Agnes Keith House and St Michael's & All Angels Church. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Sandakan Heritage Trail and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sandakan Harbour Mall.

Perched on top of a hill, this resort is surrounded by the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy dining options at 4 of the in-house restaurants or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

It is 1.5 km to Sandakan Palace, while Harbour Mall Sandakan and Sandakan Liberation Monument are 1.9 km away. Gentingmas Mall is 1.7 km from the property. Sabah Hotel is 12 km from Sandakan Airport.

Modern air-conditioned rooms feature a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Coffee/tea making facilities and a minibar are included. Free newspapers are provided daily.

Guests of Sabah can play a game of tennis or squash or exercise in the fitness centre. Alternatively, they can sing in the hotel’s karaoke room. Other facilities include a children’s playground and a tour desk.

Overlooking the pool, Plantation Café offers a rich selection of both local and international dishes. The Ming Restaurant serves authentic Oriental cuisine and dim sum specialities.

Nestled amongst the natural and lush greenery of the rainforests near the border between Malaysia and Brunei, Mulu Marriott Resort is located on Melinau Paku River in Miri. The resort boasts a large fitness centre, pool and a sauna. It is 20 minutes from the Mulu Airport by car.

It is just a 5-minute drive from Gunung Mulu National Park. Mulu Marriott Resort is less than an hour's walk from the Deer and Lang Cave and a 30-minute ride to the Wind and Clearwater Caves by boat.

With well-designed rooms and suites, the resort offers guests with beautiful views of the tropical rainforest and river surrounding the property from their accommodation. The guests will be provided with a minibar, desk and ironing facilities. Private bathrooms are equipped with showers or bathtubs, hairdryers and free toiletries.

Mulu Marriott features a 24-hour front-desk that assists guests with currency exchange, concierge services, baggage storage and laundry and dry cleaning services.

The location of resort offers guests with a variety of activities to engage themselves in. Guests can go fishing, hiking or cycling. Bicycles are available for rental at the resort. Other activities include cooking classes, cultural demonstrations and Mulu Park activities from rainforest hikes to the awe-inspiring Mulu Caves visit.

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Semporna. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

At the resort, all rooms include a desk and a terrace with a garden view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

An à la carte, American or Asian breakfast is available at the property.

Timba Garden FREE TOWN AND JETTY TRANSPORT offers a barbecue. You can play darts at the accommodation.

Tawau Airport is 73 km from the property.

Located in Semporna, OPINE VILLAS/菠萝的海.度假别墅 offers a restaurant. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. All units in OPINE VILLAS/菠萝的海.度假别墅 are equipped with a TV and free toiletries.

Tawau Airport is 74 km away.

A good location for a relaxing holiday in Semporna, 仙本那漫居林舍度假村 is a chalet surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, terrace and parking on-site among other facilities. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi. The chalet features family rooms.

The units at the chalet complex come with a seating area. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the chalet complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries is served for the buffet breakfast.

Sightseeing tours are available in the neighbourhood.

Tawau Airport is 74 km away.

Hotel Kapalai Semporna is set in Semporna and features a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service, free shuttle service and organising tours for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. At Hotel Kapalai Semporna you will find a restaurant serving American, Chinese and Malaysian cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested.

Tawau Airport is 76 km from the property.