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Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort 3 stars

Sandakan

Situated amidst abundant greenery, Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort is a haven for nature lovers. It has a restaurant, and offers complimentary WiFi access in its public areas. The rooms are gorgeous, spacious and comfortable. The gardens are fantastic, the whole place is an experience.

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9
Superb
402 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Imperial Hotel Kuching 4 stars

Kuching

Boasting an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Imperial Hotel Kuching is strategically located next to Boulevard Shopping Mall. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free private parking is provided for guests who drive. Great location, very clean with great amenities

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8.5
Very good
1,280 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu 3 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV which includes Chinese channels and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Very comfortable room. Everything that was required was there Asked for a quiet room and got exactly that in room 504

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8.1
Very good
1,203 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

C'haya Hotel 3 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tanjung Aru Beach is 1.5 km from the property. I like the way the staff treat us as they guest in the hotel .. They really friendly and helpful .. Especially , the staff name izza if im not wrong .. Really good in attend our request and cleaning our room during make up room .. The reception also good and polite when checking in us .. Will repeat in future ..

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8
Very good
1,388 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Horizon Hotel 4 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms . Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. Good breakfast, helpfull staff, great location most of the things are walking distance.

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8.3
Very good
2,062 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu 3 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Big spacious and comfortable rooms

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8.2
Very good
1,686 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

The Elopura Hotel 3 stars

Sandakan

The Elopura Hotel located on the East Coast of Sabah which also known as “Land below the Wind”. Elopura name itself was the first name of Sandakan when it was found by William B Pryer back in 1879. British North Borneo Company named Elopura because of the meaning “Beautiful Town”. Very good location, with seafront breakfast. Hotel is well designed, and staff very polite.

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8.1
Very good
1,334 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

The Magellan Sutera Resort 5 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive. We were very happy about the fact that we had a beach. The usage of the other hotels within this resort was allowed - that was amazing! Great gym and the rooms were pretty big. Excellent!

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8.4
Very good
1,538 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu 4 stars

Kota Kinabalu

Set atop One Place Mall, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 dining options.

Guest enjoy affordable airport transfer to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Hotel Nice pool...son really enjoyed it..

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8.2
Very good
624 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

The Capital Residence Suites

Bandar Seri Begawan

The Capital Residence Suites is located in Bandar Seri Begawan only 300 metres from the Royal Regalia Museum. Guests will find free airport shuttle services, elegantly furnished guestrooms and free internet access. Location, staff, good breakfast, WiFi,

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8.3
Very good
411 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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