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Sabah Travel Guide 2025: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | December 2025
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Sabah Local Experiences Map
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Top 20 Night Attractions in Sabah
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Top 10 Family-friendly Attractions in Sabah
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Top 10 Hotels with Villas in Sabah
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Top 10 Premium Hotels in Sabah
Popular Destinations
Semporna
Kota Kinabalu
Mabul Island
Mataking
Pom Pom Island
Mantanani Islands
Sipadan
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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Kapalai
4.7
/5
499 Review
Diving
Night view
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,226 Review
Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
573 Review
Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
519 Review
Diving
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Review
Night view
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Review
Night view
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
86 Review
Kawa-kawa river cruise
4.7
/5
385 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre
5.0
/5
6 Review
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Review
Diving
Natural scenery
Manutik Island
4.6
/5
153 Review
Diving
Sipadan Island
4.7
/5
206 Review
Diving
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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Hotel Kapalai Semporna
4.0
/5
273 Review
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.3
/5
678 Review
Anaya Villa Resort
3.9
/5
306 Review
Hotel N°5
4.3
/5
664 Review
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
1,566 Review
Near Airport K Avenue Family Room
4.1
/5
349 Review
The Garden Boutique Hotel
4.1
/5
383 Review
Mr Bean Holiday Semporna
4.9
/5
201 Review
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,444 Review
SKY Water Villas
4.1
/5
242 Review
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
199 Review
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
4.5
/5
298 Review
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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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.6
/5
336 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND162,393/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
1,167 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND612,904/person
AL FRESCO
3.9
/5
17 Review
Western-style
Terrace
Avg. VND476,703/person
Keng Wan Hing
4.6
/5
45 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND52,385/person
Ming Ge Cafe
4.3
/5
27 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND120,485/person
GRAZIE Restaurant
4.5
/5
5 Review
Western-style
Avg. VND288,117/person
Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND83,816/person
D'Soka Restaurant
4.5
/5
3 Review
Southeast Asian
Avg. VND157,155/person
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
4.5
/5
21 Review
Asian Cuisine
Halal
Avg. VND183,347/person
Wiya Chicken Rice
4.8
/5
113 Review
Asian Cuisine
Avg. VND83,816/person
Sky Blu Bar
16 Review
Bars/Bistros
Terrace
Avg. VND523,850/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.6
/5
499 Review
Asian Cuisine
Avg. VND141,439/person
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Best of Sabah
Top 10 4-Star Select Hotels in Sabah
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
9.0
/5
164 Review
Sea Star Resort Semporna
8.4
/5
90 Review
Mataking Reef Resort
8.1
/5
7 Review
SKY Water Villas
8.2
/5
242 Review
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.0
/5
298 Review
Jelly Sea Resort
9.2
/5
218 Review
Sand Bay Resort Semporna
8.7
/5
33 Review
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort
8.4
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46 Review
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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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Historical attractions
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Water sports
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Kapalai
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Pom Pom Island
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Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Mengalum Island
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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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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Timba Timba Island
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Mantanani Islands
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Excel Dive
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Pulau Mantanai Besar
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
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Gaya Street
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Tawau Hills Park
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Lankayan Island
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
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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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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Mount Kinabalu
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Hounon Ridge Farmstay & Camping
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Popular Restaurants in Sabah
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
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AL FRESCO
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Keng Wan Hing
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Ming Ge Cafe
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GRAZIE Restaurant
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Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
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D'Soka Restaurant
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Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
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Wiya Chicken Rice
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Sky Blu Bar
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
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Yee Fung Laksa
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Diner
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Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
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Kedai Kopi Hing Lee
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Little Italy @ Capital
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Fook Yuen Gaya Street
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Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
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Kedai Kopi Melanian 3
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Fat Mom's Restaurant
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Ang Restaurant
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Kedai Kopi Kinabalu
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Chilli Vanilla
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Sunset Bar
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Restoran Jeti
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Ferdinand's
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Alu-Alu Kitchen
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Seaview Cafe
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Super Tanker
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Restoran Sri Melaka
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