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Sabah Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
About Sabah
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)
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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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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
2,464 Review
Diving
Beaches and shores
Kapalai
4.7
/5
500 Review
Diving
Night view
Mabul Island
4.8
/5
520 Review
Diving
Night view
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
395 Review
Diving
Natural scenery
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
95 Review
Mengalum Island
4.6
/5
574 Review
Diving
Night view
Sipadan Island
4.7
/5
207 Review
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park
4.9
/5
103 Review
Beaches and shores
Bohey Dulang Island
4.8
/5
94 Review
Boat tour
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,691 Review
Night view
Semporna Ocean Tourism Center
5.0
/5
8 Review
Boat tour
Kinabalu GeoPark
4.7
/5
256 Review
Hiking
Natural scenery
What to eat
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Yee Fung Laksa
4.8
/5
515 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €4/person
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.7
/5
458 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €5/person
Welcome Seafood Restaurant
4.8
/5
1,066 Review
Seafood
Avg. €22/person
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.7
/5
263 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €6/person
Breeze Restaurant
3.5
/5
17 Review
Bars/bistros
Sunset
Avg. €17/person
Fook Yuen Cafe & Bakery-Gaya Street
4.9
/5
205 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €3/person
Keng Wan Hing
4.6
/5
44 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €3/person
Ming Ge Cafe
4.2
/5
32 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €4/person
Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
4.3
/5
33 Review
Snacks
Avg. €2/person
Al Fresco
3.4
/5
16 Review
Western cuisine
Terrace
Avg. €18/person
Restoran Sri Melaka
4.8
/5
14 Review
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. €7/person
Kedai Kopi Fatt Kee
4.6
/5
32 Review
Asian cuisine
Avg. €5/person
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Borneo Eagle Resort
8.5
/5
8 Review
Moana Water Village Semporna
9.4
/5
67 Review
SKY Resort Timbun Mata & Reef, Semporna
8.7
/5
10 Review
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
8.9
/5
311 Review
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
8.2
/5
108 Review
Sea Star Resort Semporna
8.9
/5
126 Review
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9.2
/5
234 Review
PUDINA RESORT
9.8
/5
64 Review
Perfect Forest Eco-Resort
9.2
/5
329 Review
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
1,046 Review
Holiday Inn Express KOTA KINABALU CITY CENTRE by IHG
9.2
/5
1,196 Review
Horizon Hotel
9.0
/5
333 Review
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
575 Review
Sabah Hotel
9.0
/5
212 Review
Sutera Sanctuary at Manukan Island
9.2
/5
212 Review
The Cara Hotel
9.7
/5
56 Review
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
8.8
/5
435 Review
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
8.6
/5
949 Review
Larapan Water Village
9.3
/5
133 Review
POM POM Island Resort
8.9
/5
84 Review
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Tiara Labuan Hotel
8.3
/5
47 Review
Dorsett Grand Labuan
8.2
/5
51 Review
Imperial Hotel Miri
8.5
/5
218 Review
Mercure Miri City Centre
9.3
/5
477 Review
Jinhold Hotel & Serviced Apartment Miri
9.0
/5
262 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Sabah
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Leisure activities
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Historical attractions
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Water sports
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Outdoor activities
Popular Attractions in Sabah
Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Manukan Island
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Kapalai
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Mabul Island
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Sipadan Island
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Pom Pom Island
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Mataking Island
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Timba Timba Island
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Pom Pom Island
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Mataking Island
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Bohey Dulang Island
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Mantanani Islands
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Pulau Mantanai Besar
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Alaya Beach Club
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Tanjung Aru Beach
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
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Manukan Island
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Kapalai
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Sipadan Island
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Sipadan Mangrove Resort
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Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)
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Turtle Islands Park
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Lankayan Island
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Mount Kinabalu
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Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
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Kundasang War Memorial
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The Tip of Borneo
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DMA Gombizau Honey Bee Farm
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Kelambu Beach
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Fish Market Restaurant
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