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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 50 Best Things to Do in Sabah
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Top 10 Night Attractions in Sabah
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Top 20 Scenic Hotels in Sabah
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Popular 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
Mantanani Islands
Pom Pom Island
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 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,226 Reviews
Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
573 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
519 Reviews
Diving
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Reviews
Night view
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Night view
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
86 Reviews
Semporna Ocean Tourism Centre
5.0
/5
6 Reviews
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
393 Reviews
Diving
Natural scenery
Manutik Island
4.6
/5
153 Reviews
Diving
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
97 Reviews
Farms and pastures
Sipadan Island
4.7
/5
206 Reviews
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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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
1,568 Reviews
Near Airport K Avenue Family Room
4.1
/5
349 Reviews
The Garden Boutique Hotel
4.1
/5
383 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,450 Reviews
The Firefly Resort Semporna
4.6
/5
199 Reviews
SKY Water Villas
4.1
/5
242 Reviews
OPINE.VILLAS
4.4
/5
215 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
4.5
/5
298 Reviews
The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
4.5
/5
825 Reviews
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
2,536 Reviews
Hotel Sixty3
4.3
/5
950 Reviews
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.3
/5
678 Reviews
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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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
1,167 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY689/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.6
/5
336 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY182/person
AL FRESCO
3.9
/5
17 Reviews
Western-style
Terrace
Avg. TRY536/person
Keng Wan Hing
4.6
/5
45 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY58/person
Ming Ge Cafe
4.3
/5
27 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY135/person
GRAZIE Restaurant
4.5
/5
5 Reviews
Western-style
Avg. TRY324/person
Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
4.0
/5
6 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY94/person
D'Soka Restaurant
4.5
/5
3 Reviews
Southeast Asian
Avg. TRY176/person
Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
4.5
/5
21 Reviews
Asian Cuisine
Halal
Avg. TRY206/person
Wiya Chicken Rice
4.8
/5
113 Reviews
Asian Cuisine
Avg. TRY94/person
Sky Blu Bar
16 Reviews
Bars/Bistros
Terrace
Avg. TRY589/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.6
/5
499 Reviews
Asian Cuisine
Avg. TRY159/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 Reviews
Sea Star Resort Semporna
8.5
/5
92 Reviews
Mataking Reef Resort
8.1
/5
7 Reviews
SKY Water Villas
8.2
/5
242 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.0
/5
298 Reviews
Jelly Sea Resort
9.2
/5
218 Reviews
Sand Bay Resort Semporna
8.7
/5
33 Reviews
Borneo Divers Mabul Resort
8.4
/5
46 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
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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
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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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Ferdinand's
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Mataking Island, Malaysia's secluded island, is absolutely stunning! This niche paradise not only boasts jelly-like seas and white sandy beaches but also incredibly stunning coral reefs, it's simply
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The hidden deep mountain secret of Tawau, Malaysia's only columnar basalt wonder
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