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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property

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Massages on the beach
Massages on the beach
3 outdoor pools
Staircase
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993
  • Place, Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Sutera Harbour
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Deluxe

Ocean Deluxe

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Borneo Garden

Borneo Garden

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Ocean Premier

Ocean Premier

  • Sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Borneo Executive Suite

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Borneo Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean Nexus Deluxe

Ocean Nexus Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Nexus Suite

  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Spend the day relaxing at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai's private beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants.
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers 485 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, you're just a quick walk from Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine with ocean views at Penyu, one of the property's 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, a golf course, and a gym
  • 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Penyu - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Kingfisher - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
The Noble House - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Olives - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Sunset Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olives
  • Penyu
  • Sunset Bar & Grill
  • The Kingfisher
  • The Noble House

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 130.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 120 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 130.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
This property does not permit cooking or outside food on the premises.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 787 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location & activities in the resort were exceptional. The staff were outstanding as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrene Li Yin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away

My daughter and friends enjoyed very much their stay there...like the beach n pool and cozy surrounding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ARISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. However, I was a bit concerned about the smell in the room and the noise from the surrounding rooms, including the floor above and next door.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kamsin Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and lots of nature in and around the resort. My only real complaint is that the food was disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Normaini

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property looks run down
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful beaches and sunrise The hotel is like a elegant garden The staff is really nice and friendly The atmosphere is quite and you can hear the gorgeous sound of the bird You can see many lovely animals like monkeys lizard many kinds of bird and squirrels Standing on the balcony viewing the peaceful sea you know that life can really be a long adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it - just old
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very mixed review! I have now stayed here on five different occasions however it has noticeably in disrepair and badly maintained after Covid. My stay this time was not great but on my previous stays 2006-2018 it was great therefore I will hope this is purely down to the effects of covid and will improve in the near future.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended - beautiful hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sofia J

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please reconsider stay- horrible stay. The buildings could be so beautiful but they have left it to literally fall apart. We were apparently in the new/upgraded wing yet building fallong apart, dirty and water stopped working for period of time. Garbage left around for our three say stay in corridors and pool area and only half restaurants are open and those that are offer poor quality food. The breakfast utensils were on kleenex papers and the Chinese restaurant smelled like smoke with stained table clothes and chairs. The beach and ocean is only redeeming factor but not worth the stay. I would say 2 star hotel rating. Consider rebooking elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Their food was TERRIBLE, TV broken and so loud!!!

Their food was TERRIBLE! The breakfast has limited number of food that doesn't even look good. And I had to return the food when I ordered some calamari and burger to the pool because it was just TERRIBLE! I understand they would have financial problems due to COVID19 but that doesn't mean they should offer such rubbish food to their guests. The location is far from the downtown, takes about an hour to get to the city but I had to go there every day for food, because there're not many restaurants neither nearby the resort. Also, the TV in the room was broken that their technicians couldn't even fix. Then purchase new TV for the guests!!! Also, the corridor was so loud and you can hear everybody walking by. You just can't deep sleep while you're on vacation. I don't think I will go there ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

hong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10년만에 다시 왔는데 정말 너무나 퇴보한 써비스나 시설들
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

noda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
レストランが不衛生、部屋は綺麗だがシャワーの水が流れない、Wi-Fiが壊れてテレビ無し、アメニティが無い、その他色々不備が多くリピートはないと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Am Strand stapeln sich die angeschwemmten Plastikflaschen und Müll einen halben Meter hoch.(direkt am Golfplatz der zum hotel gehört) Ich kann gerne ein Bild davon zur Verfügung stellen.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAN FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
住宿一流，露台正斗，沙灘好掂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Victor charles

Liked: Staff & service
A bit dissapointed with the clenaliness of the bathroom.overall okey.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eun lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
괜찬앗어요.. 도마뱀만 빼면...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det var godt og hyggeligt! De rensede stranden hver morgen og gjorde alt for at hjælpe
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

후기.ㅠ

직원들은 상냥하고 친절하지만 호텔의 위생상태,청소등 전반적인 호텔컨디션은 별로입니다. 발코니라하기에도 너무 협소한 곳에 소파가 있지만 곰팡이가 있어 나가지도 못 했어요. 해변은 오로지 산책용으로만 가능하고 호텔레스토랑의 모든 음식은 우리나가 길거리 음식 수준이네요.룸서비스 시키면 너무 오래걸리구요 가족여행이라 같이 쓸수있는 방을 선택하느라 넥서스를 선택할수없었는데요.이정도 였다는걸 알았다면 다른나라를 선택했을듯 합니다
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

アッキー

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設の老朽化に伴う諸設備の不具合が見受けられる。料理も美味しくはない。市内から離れているにもかかわらず、リゾート内で楽しむことが難しいように思う。
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020