NEXUS RESORT & SPA KARAMBUNAI, Kota Kinabalu
About the Hotel
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai - A beachfront resort with an 18-hole golf course, spa, and diverse dining options
Set on a 6 km white sandy beach along the Karambunai Peninsula, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai features 26 hectares of landscaped grounds with views of Mount Kinabalu and the South China Sea. The 4-star resort offers rooms with private balconies, including garden-facing Borneo Garden Deluxe rooms (43 m²), sea-view Nexus Club Deluxe rooms with lounge access, and the 300 m² Royal Villas with private pools. Dining options include The Noble House for Cantonese cuisine, Sunset Bar & Grill for seafood by the beach, and Olives for Mediterranean dishes. Recreational facilities include Nexus Golf Karambunai, an 18-hole championship course, water sports, and Borneo Spa with holistic treatments. The resort is 40 km from Kota Kinabalu city center and 6 km from Sepanggar Tunnel.
Pros
Direct beachfront access with 6 km of white sandy shoreline.
Multiple dining venues, including award-winning Cantonese and Mediterranean restaurants.
Nexus Golf Karambunai, an 18-hole championship course, is within walking distance.
Spacious rooms with private balconies, some offering sea or golf course views.
Exclusive Nexus Club Lounge access for select rooms, featuring evening cocktails.
Cons
The resort's remote location requires a 40 km drive from Kota Kinabalu.
Some rooms face the golf course rather than the ocean.
Must-do experiences
- Enjoy a day trip to the stunning Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
- Try the fresh seafood at Welcome Seafood Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu.
- Visit the Sabah State Museum for a dive into local culture.
- Don't miss the local market at Gaya Street on Sundays for unique crafts.
- Experience a traditional Kadazan cultural dance at the Mari Mari Village.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Squash
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock