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Sabah Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
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Semporna
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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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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,465 Reviews
Night Attractions
Kapalai
4.7
/5
500 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
520 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Reviews
Diving
Natural scenery
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
574 Reviews
Diving
Night view
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
95 Reviews
Sipadan Island
4.7
/5
207 Reviews
Diving
Tun Sakaran Marine Park
4.9
/5
103 Reviews
Beaches and shores
Bohey Dulang Island
4.8
/5
94 Reviews
Boat tour
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.0
/5
8 Reviews
Boat tour
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Reviews
Night view
Kinabalu GeoPark
4.7
/5
256 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
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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Yee Fung Laksa
4.8
/5
515 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £4/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
1,066 Reviews
Seafood
Avg. £19/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.7
/5
458 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £4/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.7
/5
263 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £5/person
Breeze Restaurant
3.5
/5
17 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. £15/person
Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
4.9
/5
205 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £3/person
Keng Wan Hing
4.6
/5
44 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £2/person
Ming Ge Cafe
4.2
/5
32 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £3/person
Restoran Sri Melaka
4.8
/5
14 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. £6/person
Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
4.3
/5
33 Reviews
Snacks
Avg. £2/person
Al Fresco
3.4
/5
16 Reviews
Western cuisine
Terrace
Avg. £15/person
Kedai Kopi Fatt Kee
4.6
/5
32 Reviews
Asian cuisine
Avg. £5/person
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Top 10 Hotels with Villas in Sabah
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Borneo Eagle Resort
8.5
/5
8 Reviews
Moana Water Village Semporna
9.4
/5
66 Reviews
SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
8.7
/5
10 Reviews
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
8.9
/5
310 Reviews
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8.2
/5
108 Reviews
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8.9
/5
126 Reviews
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9.2
/5
237 Reviews
PUDINA RESORT
9.8
/5
64 Reviews
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.2
/5
329 Reviews
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
1,044 Reviews
Holiday Inn Express KOTA KINABALU CITY CENTRE by IHG
9.2
/5
1,195 Reviews
Horizon Hotel
9.0
/5
334 Reviews
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
578 Reviews
Sabah Hotel
9.0
/5
212 Reviews
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
9.2
/5
209 Reviews
The Cara Hotel
9.7
/5
56 Reviews
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
8.8
/5
433 Reviews
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
940 Reviews
Larapan Water Village
9.3
/5
133 Reviews
POM POM Island Resort
8.9
/5
83 Reviews
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Tiara Labuan Hotel
8.3
/5
46 Reviews
Dorsett Grand Labuan
8.2
/5
51 Reviews
Imperial Hotel Miri
8.5
/5
214 Reviews
Mercure Miri City Centre
9.3
/5
477 Reviews
Jinhold Hotel & Serviced Apartment Miri
9.0
/5
259 Reviews
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
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Natural scenery
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Kapalai
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Mabul Island
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Mataking Island
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Manukan 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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Mataking Island
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Pom Pom Island
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Bohey Dulang Island
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Mantanani Islands
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Pulau Mantanai Besar
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Alaya Beach Club
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Manukan Island
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Kapalai
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Turtle Islands Park
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Lankayan Island
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Mount Kinabalu
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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Kundasang War Memorial
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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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Borenos Fried Chicken (Asia City)
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