Villas in Sabah, Malaysia

"The advantages are good environment, single-family villas, each with a swimming pool, right by the sea, few people, quiet, and friendly waiters. But there are still many unsanitary corners, old facilities, many mosquitoes, freshly made breakfast, but few choices and not tasty, remote location, no supermarkets and restaurants around, half an hour drive to town for dinner. The kitchen is large and the kitchenware is very complete. It is really good to stay here if you are traveling with several families"

"Definitely a must and a wonderful place to stay for a small group of friends or families. It has an observation deck to see Mount Kinabalu during sunrise and breathtaking scenery to savor. It has a lovely dining lounge with complimentary coffee or tea, board games, and a mahjong set. Didn’t manage to try their in-house food services, but looking at the menu, they have various must-try local cuisines and are reasonably priced. It also has an outdoor sheltered seating lounge with sofas and a barbecue pit for those BBQ lovers. Staff (Zul) is very friendly and had a smooth check-in/check-out. Overall, definitely worth coming back again!"

"Highly recommend this homestay! This stay experience exceeded expectations! The landlord is a Chinese couple, sincere and friendly, and can help solve any problems in time. The location of the homestay is great, 10 minutes away from the town, free town shuttle is provided, saving the trouble of taking a taxi. The whole house is large in size, with many rooms, spacious and bright, and the yard has plenty of space. Barbecues can be arranged. The party atmosphere is very good. It is exactly the same as the picture shows. We just had a birthday at the homestay, and the landlord and his wife also prepared a small gift intimately, which was full of emotion. Suddenly hungry at night, they were not ready to eat, they just had to go out and brought us food back. The house is fully equipped, clean and comfortable, very suitable for friends and family to travel together, really recommended!"

"This resort is truly beautiful — scenic, clean and affordable. The surroundings are stunning and the rooms are well-maintained. However, there were several service issues that affected our overall experience. 1. Boat pick up was said to be 1.30pm. We were made to wait on the boat for almost 30 minutes because the resort manager had gone to town to buy supplies. The transfer only proceeded after I complained to the service manager. Shouldn’t the boat came earlier if u need to buy supplies?? 2. Upon arrival at the resort, we had to wait again for check-in, even though ours was the only boat arriving and there were only four rooms to be checked in. 3. Dinner was scheduled from 7-8 PM. When we arrived at the café at around 7:30 PM, only rice and chicken were left. The vegetables and prawns had already run out. When I requested a fried egg as a replacement, I was offered clams instead. It should’t be an excuse if other customers took too much food or we came late. 7.30pm is not late. You shd manage the food serving, it was not ur 1st week of business. 4. Breakfast was scheduled from 7-8AM. We arrived at 7:20 AM, but breakfast was not ready yet. Once the food was served, guests had to queue (this is fine) but by the time it was our turn, the eggs and chicken were already finished. I had to personally knock the kitchen to inform before the food was replenished. 5. Trip.com stated that check-out time was 11:00 AM, but the front desk informed us that check-out was at 10:00 AM. Only after I pointed out the booking details was I allowed to check out at 11:00 AM. Belief they wants more ample time to tidy up the rooms at the cost of the customers. Other area that improve:- 1. When I contacted the receptionist via WhatsApp regarding a booking modification, the responses were not particularly friendly or accommodating. A more customer-oriented approach would greatly improve the guest experience. 2. The receptionist’s appearance and presentation did not seem professional. Throughout my stay, she was dressed very casually, resembling sleepwear, and I initially assumed she was part of the housekeeping team rather than the front desk staff. Overall, the resort has great potential due to its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and affordability. With improvements in service standards, communication, and guest management, it could provide a much better experience for visitors."

"Overall, we were very happy and contented staying here. In fact, 1 night is not enough. The resort itself was mesmerizing with European style design. Also, don't worry about the cleanliness as the beds and bathrooms were spotless, not forgetting the kitchen! we got a whole kitchen area with full facilities! We had fun during our stay. Will definitely come again next time to enjoy the privacy and the beach as well as the sunset. It instantly becomes our favorite place to stay and of course for family gathering. Beautiful sunset I would say. They also provided various activities with different rates if you requested during your stay."

"I want to give this hotel a huge thumbs up! My mom and I had a bit of an unexpected situation in Semporna and almost missed our flight. The hotel's butler was incredibly proactive in helping us coordinate with the airport transfer driver. We couldn't find a taxi in town, but the butler quickly arranged for us to get on a shuttle back to the resort, saving us from missing our flight, and there was no extra charge. It was such a relief to have the hotel staff's help during an unexpected situation in a foreign country. This hotel really has a human touch, highly recommended! Additionally, the hotel is very clean and the environment is quiet. Although there was a notice about small insects being common in the forest cabins, if you close the doors and windows promptly, you won't see any at all. Overall, our stay was very comfortable, the breakfast was delicious, and the staff were all very helpful! Highly recommended!"

"Nice place, very cold at night 🫰🏻"

"A charming place with cozy surroundings. You can walk around the area, and there are also benches and tables to spend time in nature. Rooms can be chilly after sunset, but there is a warm blanket on the bed. Very nice staff, they helped me buy a bus ticket and helped to find a taxi driver"

"I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The location is beautiful, set in a jungle with lush greenery and flowers all around and it feels peaceful the moment you arrive. The staff were generally nice, especially the Chinese-speaking lady. The rooms are quite spacious, with two large double beds that were very comfortable, and relatively clean given the remote location. They also offer shuttle buses to and from town, though these are limited and require advance booking. On the downside, the remoteness creates some challenges. The shuttle requires early wake-ups and long waits as the day tours start later, and there isn’t much to do in town once you arrive. Prices at the resort are very high compared to town, and they charge extra when paying with Alipay or WeChat in Chinese yuan as instead of local currency they charge in Chinese yuan with elevated rates, which felt unfair. Also the room’s roof material made the rain extremely loud. During our stays,it rained all nights during, and even earplugs didn’t fully help with the sound. Breakfast was also limited and not great in quality. Overall, the hotel has a lovely setting and comfortable rooms, but advertising it as 5-star felt misleading. It’s more like a 3–3.5 star experience. Worth visiting if you want the location and nature, but be aware of the extra costs and limitations."

"Good parts: The host responded very promptly, the restaurant was good value for money, and the hotel would deliver when Grab refused to take us due to remoteness. Unpleasant parts: 1. The host who speaks Chinese can only be contacted online, and offline communication is difficult. I paid extra to book a French window, and the host was very considerate and said that I could check in early, but when I arrived, I found that the room type had been changed. I insisted on staying in the original room and waited outside the door for two hours. I repeatedly confirmed the drop-off point with the driver, but he still got off at the wrong place. My boyfriend almost missed the island hopping tour because of heat stroke after running wildly under the scorching sun. 2. The restaurant next door is good, but when checking out, I found that the price of each dish did not match the menu sent an hour ago, and I was charged 100 more horse, which was removed after communication. 3. After checking out, I troubled the hotel to find sunglasses and book a car, which was indeed an extra thing. The hotel's attitude was already impatient."