Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

5.0 star property
Karambunai beachfront hotel with golf course and spa

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3 outdoor pools
Ocean Panorama Premier | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Private beach, beach umbrellas, beach massages, beach bar
Beach massages
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Golf course
  • 6 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993

What's nearby

  • Karambunai Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai - 4 min walk
  • 1Borneo Hypermall - 24 min drive
  • University of Malaysia Sabah - 29 min drive
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 50 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 37 min drive
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Ah Yong - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nyuk Pau Ngiu Cap Baru 2 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gayang Seafood Restaurant 佳揚海鮮樓 - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Kak Tini - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Our Land Eco Farm - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and beachside drinks, plus kayaking is nearby. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a sauna. Penyu, one of 6 restaurants, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A golf course, a poolside bar, and a steam room are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 485 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Golfing
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1997
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Penyu - This poolside restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Kingfisher - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
The Noble House - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Olives - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Sunset Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 120 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 125.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision

Policies

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property does not permit cooking or outside food on the premises.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request. The charge is MYR 120 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and nearby?
Tee off at the onsite golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai also has a private beach, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, there are 6 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, Asian cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai like?
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is in Karambunai, a short 4-minute walk from Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai.

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Most beautiful beaches and sunrise The hotel is like a elegant garden The staff is really nice and friendly The atmosphere is quite and you can hear the gorgeous sound of the bird You can see many lovely animals like monkeys lizard many kinds of bird and squirrels Standing on the balcony viewing the peaceful sea you know that life can really be a long adventure
kun, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Please reconsider stay- horrible stay. The buildings could be so beautiful but they have left it to literally fall apart. We were apparently in the new/upgraded wing yet building fallong apart, dirty and water stopped working for period of time. Garbage left around for our three say stay in corridors and pool area and only half restaurants are open and those that are offer poor quality food. The breakfast utensils were on kleenex papers and the Chinese restaurant smelled like smoke with stained table clothes and chairs. The beach and ocean is only redeeming factor but not worth the stay. I would say 2 star hotel rating. Consider rebooking elsewhere.
Sofia J, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Yee Wah, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

sung sook, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Philip, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yau Chun, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Thomas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

nice beach
Andrene Li Yin, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

HWANSOO, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beautiful location and lots of nature in and around the resort. My only real complaint is that the food was disappointing.
Kamsin Joanne, 5-night family trip
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6/10 Good

A very mixed review! I have now stayed here on five different occasions however it has noticeably in disrepair and badly maintained after Covid. My stay this time was not great but on my previous stays 2006-2018 it was great therefore I will hope this is purely down to the effects of covid and will improve in the near future.
Oliver, 6-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

A bit dissapointed with the clenaliness of the bathroom.overall okey.
Victor charles, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Aljalinah Biou, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

The room was not ready when we arrived at hotel, towels were not allocated in the room, room service took a long time every time.
3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Jennifer, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Short stay in Nexus Karambunai
Is a bit run down for the garden villa. Not suitable for elderly as buggy service drop off point is lobby, whereby restaurant is at lower floor and do not have lift service. Chinese restaurant service is not so good and it took an hour waiting time to serve food. Food choices limited for dinner and some are buffet which is not suitable for elderly and young kids.
JYE YEE, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Ellie, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

A mediocre stay
The hotel staff were friendly enough but the hotel was a bit old and requires a bit of maintenance work. The food was quite disappointing and a lot of the things we wanted on the menu were out of stock. The kids activities were disorganised, whereby everything started late and only lasted 30mins when it was an hour activity. None of the water sport activities were available to do even though it was advertised everywhere. This hotel has so much potential but requires a lot of work to make it at a higher standard
Yunshi Anna, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

I really liked the surrounding nature of the resort. Staffs were friendly as well. However, room (especially bathroom) and some of the resort facilities were outdated and unclean. Bathroom needs refurbishment work and overall cleanness needs to be improved.
David, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday here, we had two adjoining rooms that had beautiful views and were close to all amenities. Staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble and their friendliness was outstanding. The restaurants were also outstanding and having live entertainment each evening was lovely. We would also recommend the Borneo Spa for a special treat and pamper. We would definitely love to return here one day, thank you.
Deanne, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nexus is nice hotel,good service, staff good
3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beautiful gardens and sense of spaciousness. Lots of wildlife. Friendly and helpful staff
7-night family trip
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