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Escape to Paradise: Best Beach Resorts & Island Stays

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Kota Kinabalu: The Mainland Sanctuary

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Shangri-la Rasa Ria

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

The Magellan Sutera Resort

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Hilton Garden Inn, Tuaran

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Beringgis Beach Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Seaside Travellers Inn

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Kota Kinabalu: The Island Hideaways

Gaya Island Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Bunga Raya Island Resort

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Manukan Island Resort

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Gayana Marine Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Mamutik Island Resort

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Sutera @ Mantanani Island

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

JSK Mantanani Island Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

GreenHouse EcoLodge Mantanani

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Borneo Eagle Resort | Ultra Luxury

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Semporna: The Magic is Offshore

Sipadan-Kapalai Dive Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Mabul Water Bungalows

  • Exclusive overwater villa stay

  • World-famous muck diving

  • Crystal clear lagoon waters

Borneo Divers Mabul Resort

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Mataking Reef Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

Pom Pom Island Resort

  • Protected marine sanctuary

  • World-class macro diving

  • Turtle nesting & hatchery

Sandakan: The Turtle Conservation Frontier

Lankayan Island Dive Resort

  • Ancient 130-million-year rainforest

  • Iconic canopy walkway

  • Premium eco-luxury stay

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