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Sabah independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated July 2025) | Trip.com

About Sabah

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Popular Destinations

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Kota Kinabalu

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Mabul Island

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Mantanani Islands

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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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Kapalai

Kapalai

4.7/5497 Review
"Diving"
Tanjung Aru Beach

Tanjung Aru Beach

4.8/52,220 Review
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mengalum Island

Mengalum Island

4.6/5573 Review
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mabul Island

Mabul Island

4.8/5517 Review
"Diving"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu

4.5/51,696 Review
"Night view"
Manukan Island

Manukan Island

4.7/5262 Review
"Diving"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

4.6/5393 Review
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Gaya Street

Gaya Street

4.5/5556 Review
Mamutik Island

Mamutik Island

4.6/5153 Review
"Diving"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle

4.7/597 Review
"Farms and pastures"
Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

4.8/5204 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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Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5755 Review
Sabah Hotel

Sabah Hotel

4.5/5178 Review
Hotel Meliden

Hotel Meliden

4.3/535 Review
K Hotel

K Hotel

4.1/593 Review
Treeline Urban Inn

Treeline Urban Inn

4.0/5125 Review
Prince Hotel

Prince Hotel

4.6/562 Review
Hotel 17

Hotel 17

3.6/555 Review
Arcadia Beach Resort

Arcadia Beach Resort

4.2/524 Review
Seafest REGENCY

Seafest REGENCY

4.0/5129 Review
Sento Hotel

Sento Hotel

4.1/5177 Review

What to Eat

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Seng Hing Coffee Shop

Seng Hing Coffee Shop

4.7/522 Review
Avg. SAR11/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar

Sunset Bar

4.4/564 Review
Avg. SAR118/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa

Yee Fung Laksa

4.7/5589 Review
Avg. SAR14/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Sky Blu Bar

Sky Blu Bar

16 Review
Avg. SAR81/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Ferdinand's

Ferdinand's

4.3/514 Review
Avg. SAR159/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant

4.7/5219 Review
Avg. SAR90/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Welcome Seafood Restaurant

4.6/51,164 Review
Avg. SAR95/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant

4.5/5335 Review
Avg. SAR25/person
"Southeast Asian"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

Nagisa Japanese Restaurant

4.3/510 Review
Avg. SAR61/person
"Japanese"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh

4.6/5499 Review
Avg. SAR22/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Little Italy @ Capital

Little Italy @ Capital

4.8/586 Review
Avg. SAR49/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
FIVE SAILS

FIVE SAILS

4.0/521 Review
Avg. SAR90/person
"Buffets"
"Sea view"

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