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Papar Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Things to do in Papar
What to do
Looking for things to do in Papar? 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 Review
Diving
Beaches and shores
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Review
Diving
Natural scenery
Sabah State Museum
4.4
/5
115 Review
Filipino Market
4.6
/5
46 Review
Night view
Handicraft Market
4.6
/5
14 Review
Night view
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
558 Review
Night view
Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
11 Review
0 km Kota Kinabalu
4.8
/5
61 Review
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Review
Night view
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Review
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
98 Review
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Review
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Papar, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.0
/5
65 Review
Ara Dinawan Island Resort
3.9
/5
10 Review
Borneo Eagle Resort
4.2
/5
8 Review
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
4.2
/5
57 Review
Papar Beachfront View
4.5
/5
10 Review
Seaside Travellers Inn
3.9
/5
21 Review
SC Borneo Homestay
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The Glam Inn
5.0
/5
2 Review
Uncle Ho Motel
4.2
/5
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Koposizon Homestay Papar
4.7
/5
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Artitaya Borneo Golf Resort
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Papar dishes and foodie spots.
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Beringgis Seafood Restaurant
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Jalan Terus Cafe
3.0
/5
1 Review
Coffee shop
Loving Cafe
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Tinlicious
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Ikan Bakar Borneo
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Seafood
McDonald's Papar DT
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Lucky Corner
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Asian cuisine
U-Tea Benoni Papar
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D Almas Recipe Sadong Jaya
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Pizza Hut Delivery Papar
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Nyaris Nyaris
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Restaurant Abang
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,465 Review
Diving
Beaches and shores
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Review
Diving
Natural scenery
Sabah State Museum
4.4
/5
115 Review
Filipino Market
4.6
/5
46 Review
Night view
Handicraft Market
4.6
/5
14 Review
Night view
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
558 Review
Night view
Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
11 Review
0 km Kota Kinabalu
4.8
/5
61 Review
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Review
Night view
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Review
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
98 Review
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Papar
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
8.8
/5
2,909 Review
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
8.5
/5
1,542 Review
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
8.8
/5
1,935 Review
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,160 Review
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
277 Review
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,665 Review
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
/5
1,781 Review
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
9.3
/5
1,913 Review
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.2
/5
106 Review
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
8.7
/5
227 Review
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
1,317 Review
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
9.0
/5
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,465 Review
Diving
Beaches and shores
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
574 Review
Diving
Night view
Manukan Island
4.7
/5
264 Review
Diving
Boat tour
Sepanggar Island
4.6
/5
10 Review
Alaya Beach Club
4.8
/5
15 Review
Night view
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Papar
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
8.8
/5
2,909 Review
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
8.5
/5
1,542 Review
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
8.8
/5
1,935 Review
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,160 Review
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
8.9
/5
1,665 Review
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
/5
1,781 Review
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
9.3
/5
1,913 Review
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.5
/5
585 Review
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.2
/5
106 Review
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
8.7
/5
227 Review
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
9.2
/5
1,317 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Papar
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The Cara Hotel
9.7
/5
62 Review
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
8.8
/5
447 Review
Sutera Sanctuary at Manukan Island
9.3
/5
213 Review
The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
1,058 Review
Holiday Inn Express KOTA KINABALU CITY CENTRE by IHG
9.2
/5
1,200 Review
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
973 Review
Horizon Hotel
9.0
/5
327 Review
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.5
/5
585 Review
Tiara Labuan Hotel
8.0
/5
48 Review
Dorsett Grand Labuan
8.4
/5
53 Review
Sabah Hotel
9.0
/5
209 Review
Imperial Hotel Miri
8.5
/5
219 Review
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Popular Attractions in Papar
St. Paul's Chapel on-the Hill
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papar durian orchard
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Masjid Kinarut
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St.Patrick Church, Membakut
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Masjid Imam Hj Md. Yaqoub Bin Misir Kg. Beringgis, Papar, Sabah.
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Hakka Memorial Park
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Batu 30 Kimanis Papar Jalan Kereta Kebal.
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Kampung Punson
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Jalan Terus Cafe
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Loving Cafe
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Lucky Corner
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Nyaris Nyaris
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D'Janau Cafe
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November Kitchen
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Borneo Pride Cafe
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Xue cha
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Beringgis Riverside Seafood Restaurant
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Rumpun Selera Bongawan Point
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D'Bukitz
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Fu Yi Seafood Restaurant
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