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2 adults, 1 room

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Off Jalan Sepangar Bay(Locked Bag 100)See map

NZ$ 194.88per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 21 Sep

Top reasons for booking
Family-friendly
The hotel features multiple amenities for children
Close to the beach
The hotel is near a beach
Great view
Most user reviews comment positively on the view from their room
Popular facilities
Beach
Bar
Coffee shop
Golf
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
3.9/5Good 792 reviews
Reviews summary
Stunning beachfront location with abundant wildlife. Polite, attentive staff. High-standard dining. Upgraded rooms with sea views. Relaxing atmosphere with easy city access.
Exploring the area
Tanjung Aru Station, 19.4km, About 22 mins from hotel by car
Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 20.7km, About 24 mins from hotel by car
Karambunai Peninsula, 1.7km, About 28 mins from hotel by foot
6
Ocean Panorama Deluxe Double Or Twin Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

43 m²

Non-smoking

9
Ocean Panorama Premier Double Or Twin Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

43 m²

Non-smoking

50
Borneo Executive Suite
2 beds

85 m²

Non-smoking

Sea view

58
Borneo Garden Deluxe Double Or Twin Room
Bed type arranged at check-in

43 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

10
CLUB, NEXUS, DELUXE
Bed type arranged at check-in

42.00 m²

53
Borneo Sea View
Bed type arranged at check-in

42.5 m²

Partial sea view

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3.9/5.0

Good

792 reviews
Location
3.3
Services offered
4.0
Cleanliness
3.6
Atmosphere & facilities
3.7
Reviews summary
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Overall impression
Stunning beachfront location with abundant wildlife. Polite, attentive staff. High-standard dining. Upgraded rooms with sea views. Relaxing atmosphere with easy city access.
Location
Beachfront location with stunning ocean views and beautiful sunrise. Abundant wildlife sighted. Close to a nice beach and easy access to attractions.
Services offered
Friendly, attentive, and multilingual staff. Spa with reasonably priced treatments. Large list of day trips and activities. Upgraded rooms with sea view and balcony.
Cleanliness
Rooms consistently clean and tidy. Well-maintained grounds and beach. Private beach consistently clean. Upgrades being completed to rooms.
Atmosphere & facilities
Elegant garden setting. Relaxing and quiet atmosphere with bird sounds. Spacious resort. Beautiful gardens. Multiple restaurants with high-standard dining. Kids play area.
All
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4.5+
3.0+
Madihah
Reviewed: 18 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

I would say this resort has plenty of activities and amenities which is very convenient. Peaceful resort with a beautiful beach right in front of me. I wish the food selection and taste could be improved.
Paul
Reviewed: 23 Mar 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with kids

When built a few decades ago was probably very nice, but it’s now approaching the end of its useable life and unfortunately it has not been maintained or even cleaned much. Biggest disappointment was low quality but expensive food — and it’s a long way to town so you’re trapped. Even Grab gets in on the rip-off by making the ride into town three to four times the cost of the ride from town.
Mindy
Reviewed: 1 Jan 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends · For leisure

The location & activities in the resort were exceptional. The staff were outstanding as well.
Keith
Reviewed: 1 Nov 2025

2.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For friends and family

The room had a nice balcony with a beautiful sea view and pristine beach. The pool was large and child friendly but without a lifeguard (probably not necessary)! There was a noticeable lack of staff - our room lacked towels when we arrived and we had to ask for our room to be cleaned after it was left for 2 days. Only 2 of the restaurants were open and the food was cold. The hotel is far away from KK so we could only eat at the 2 restaurants! There was no activity’s for children except the pool. The massage was good value for money and expertly done. Overall, this is a reasonable choice for those looking for a secluded getaway at an affordable price, but for our family with young children wishing to see more of Sabah, this didn’t fit the bill - we ended up checking out a day early and upgrading to a proper 5 star hotel in Tanjung Aru, which was the best decision we made.
Angela Louise
Reviewed: 24 Aug 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For leisure

Stayed at the Nexus for 2 weeks. Room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Amazing view from our balcony, overlooking a glorious beach. Didnt use the golf course but it looked well maintained and set out. Used alot of the amenities without issue. Staff are so polite and very attentive. Would have liked more dining choice, although there is building work happening which may solve this. 35 munutes ftom city so. although you are in a secluded area, its easy enough to use shuttle/taxi and experience everything on offer there. Would definately visit again.
Normaini
Reviewed: 12 Aug 2025

2.0/5.0

Below average
The property looks run down
Jo
Reviewed: 31 Jul 2025

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with family

Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential
Jim
Reviewed: 23 May 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

The hotel is in a beautiful setting. On arrival James and Felix gave us a lovely welcome & explained where everything could be found, we received a room upgrade with a sea view & balcony as they are completing works / upgrades to the restaurant & rooms. The works took place from 8am onwards, it didn't effect us. Its great to see the money being invested. Our upgraded room was beautiful with a wonderful sea view. The food in the restaurants was of a very high standard, the same for the breakfast. All the staff are an absolute credit to the hotel, the staff on reception, restaurant (evening and breakfast), tthe pool staff, the bar, the cleaners, even the workmen onsite. Very polite and can't do enough for you. Highly recommend, we will definitely be going back in the future. Large list of available day trips and things to do, away from the hotel and plenty to do at the hotel, water sports etc, highly recommend the spa, we had a massage which was amazing. Large list of treatments, all very reasonably priced. Thank you to everyone at the hotel that made our honeymoon & holiday so special.
Richard
Reviewed: 8 Apr 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For leisure

Loved it - just old
Catherine
Reviewed: 23 Feb 2025

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with friends · For friends and family

My daughter and friends enjoyed very much their stay there...like the beach n pool and cozy surrounding.
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