Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Beach resort 30 km north, far from everything

⚠ Far from town

Hours: Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00
Address: Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Karambunai, 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

A beach resort on the Karambunai peninsula, 30 km north of the city. There is no public transport, so you need a taxi or a car, and one blog reports up to 90 minutes into town in traffic. A guest in 2025 mentioned renovation works under way, so check before you go. Review scores split between 7.3 and 8.0 depending on the site.