We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort Karambunai 100 Jalan Sepangar Bay, Kota Kinabalu 88993 Malaysia
avatar-imageavatar-imageavatar-image
Traveler (2557)
Room & Suite (555)
Dining (177)

View prices for your travel dates

Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.

About

#22 of 116 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Nexus Resort Karambunai is set within 3,335 acres of unique & unspoiled beauty.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Babysitting
Parking
Public wifi
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Golf course
Squash
Tennis court
Table tennis
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Show more
Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Safe
Iron
On-demand movies
Show more
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
4.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Malay
1,756Review54Q+A100Room tips
Traveler rating
  • 625
  • 540
  • 283
  • 150
  • 158
Time of year
Traveler type
Language
  • More
Selected filters
  • Filter
  • English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Most Recent
avatar-image
Tony wrote a review Jan 2024
Malua Bay, Australia34 contributions25 helpful votes
We stayed for 2 nights as a family of 4. Our room was clean and large but was in need of a touch up. In fact the whole resort is in. We’d of maintenance and I wonder if this is the case for many places we stayed at that just have not recovered after the Covid lockdown period? The beach was fantastic and we hired boards and went surfing both days. The staff were excellent and plenty of food options available. I would come back here again
Read more
Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Oliver E wrote a review Dec 2023
2 contributions
Stayed here in 2006,07,08,20,23 and now again December 23. The staff are very friendly and try their best but the hotel needs serious maintenance improvements. A few things are well maintained but overwhelming most of the hotel is not. Many things are broken/cracked/rusted. I am guessing this was mainly down to covid however it needs a serious revamp. It looks absolutely nothing like it used to. The hotel is a ghost town in comparison.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
ozy63 wrote a review Nov 2023
Ozolnieki, Latvia116 contributions41 helpful votes
Beware avoid of that resort. Generally his hotel is for golfers only. This is not meant for ordinary tourists. The once prestigious and beautiful hotel is absolutely outdated, showing signs of poor maintenance in every corner. We stayed there 3 nights with my group of 18 person. Three reasons why I do not recommended this resort: 1. Location- there is very far from the city, nothing are around the hotel- no shops, no restaurants (just some restaurants at the hotel). From Kota Kinabaly on morning and noon time to get from the city to hotel could be 1h plus, on midday or late evening 30 min. at least; 2. The swimming at the sea is extremely unpleasant due it has very dirty so often including a huge waves; 3. All amenities, facilities are totally updated. For example: we have ( at least 3 rooms) problem with an electronic keys of doors. The main weekness is worse soondproofing inside the rooms when for exapmle new guests have been checked in on very late evening (from 28.-29.11. on 00:30am the small group was checked in and disturbing due of the noises (luggage rolling at the wooden floor) was awful. It was disaster, the same was night before.
Read more
Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Avoid of everything.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Anthony Covarrubias wrote a review Oct 2023
Paris, France52 contributions47 helpful votes
The best thing is the attention and kindness of the staff. Dayana stands out, who always attended us with excellent predisposition and always smiling. If there is something to improve it is the promptness of the service at the beach restaurant, very slow, impossible to go in groups. The spa is highly recommended
Read more
Date of stay: October 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip: Recommended room in the building and not in the bungalows.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Connector01921730569 wrote a review Aug 2023
Hong Kong, China1 contribution
+1
After a long period (three years!) of no travel thanks to Covid, I was desperate for a comfortable and relaxing stay near a beach, and Nexus was perfect for this. I booked on their website, which had extras that were not advertised elsewhere, such as 20% discount off spa treatments and one complimentary high tea in addition to a daily buffet breakfast. We went for the Ocean Panorama Premier, which had a beautiful view of the resort grounds, beach and sea from the balcony. The sky at sunset was breathtaking. The king size bed was comfy, and the water pressure in the shower and the air-conditioning were excellent. The spa, located in a separate building close by, was peaceful and very tastefully decorated, and the massage therapists, facilities and service were top-notch! I wish I'd gone more than twice... It was lovely to lounge by the pool, although it was sometimes difficult to find deckchairs, and on one occasion they had run out of beach towels by late morning. If you wanted a change of scenery, it was a short walk down to the beach which had soft white sand and crystal clear water! There was usually no trouble finding available deck chairs in the shade, but maybe we were just lucky with our timing. Using the hotel app Roomie, I could communicate with the hotel staff via text about small miscellaneous items we needed like extra towels, water, coffee sachets etc; all requests were promptly and obligingly dealt with. In person, the resort staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful, but the above-and-beyond moment was when I asked if they could hold some items for me from the gift shop as I had tried but failed to find similar items in town, and by the time we came back I knew the shop would be closed. When we came back, they actually *opened the shop* for me at 10.30pm. There are a few areas of improvement I can think of that I'm hoping the resort can take note of, but only because I know it would make the stay even more incredible: 1 - While by no means bad at all, the food at The Penyu (the restaurant where guests had their inclusive buffet breakfast, and the option of a buffet dinner) will not be winning awards any time soon. Same for the food at The Sunset Bar - totally decent, but not amazing. Perhaps their other restaurants would have been very good, but we unfortunately did not get to try them. However, if you 're willing to travel into town (about 30-45 mins by car), we really enjoyed the food (especially the freshly caught seafood!) in the various night markets. 2 - Part of what makes Nexus so amazing is its location, far away from the bustling city centre. It was easy enough to get a taxi to take us to town and back, but perhaps regular shuttle services into town would be useful for some guests who might want to enjoy a bit of city action and nightlife! 3 - The rooms were very comfortable, but smelled slightly musty as though they had been unused for a while. 4 - The poolside bar was not open while we were there, which meant we had to go to the gift shop to buy drinks. Nexus would have made a killing from guests ordering drinks by the pool, and also the beach, if there had been staff around to take their orders! 5 - We couldn't get the TV in our room to work properly. 6 - We would often see trays with dirty plates left outside rooms for hours (e.g. if someone ordered room service the night before, the tray was left outside their room and would still be there when we came back from breakfast the following morning). Perhaps the resort is still recovering from Covid ,and is yet to return to what would have been, I assume, its former glory. It felt a bit tired and run down in parts, but I stress that none of these were deal breakers and I would absolutely return as, overall, it was such a lovely place to spend 5 days. I would totally recommend Nexus to anyone looking for a beachside resort.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Get your pool or beachside chairs early.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
mcgwyra wrote a review Aug 2023
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2 contributions1 helpful vote
We checked in around 3pm, to a room that was baking hot inside. We tried to be positive that it was the weather. informed front desk, staff told us to not switch on the fan while AC was on. While cooling the room, we went for a walk and dinner. Came back and our nightmare began. Room was still baking hot, staffs was attending rudely, even shouted back at me. Cut everything short. At almost 11pm (yes, with a sleepy 8 month old) we managed to get into another room that was at the very far end, has a functioning AC but everything was musty - pillow, bed sheet, carpet, toilet. Staff drove us to the block, but did not offer help with our luggages. Except for the warm pool, everything else was bad. Worst.
Read more
Date of stay: April 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
rabbitthepeguin wrote a review Aug 2023
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia2 contributions2 helpful votes
+1
We first booked for the spa villa, checked in at 3pm, and when we got to the unit, nothing worked, doors couldn't be opened, flush in bith toilets does not work, the odour was foul and mouldy, the air conditioner was in dire need of cleaning and service, the refrigerator does not work and the freezer was disgusting. There was a big spider to welcome us, and the floors felt grimy. After addressing this, we asked if we could move to the Pool Villas instead. Took them awhile to sort this out and by the time we they said yes, it was 4pm. They told us to return to our initial unit and wait for their phone call in 15 minutes. 20 minutes passed and we had to call reception to ask what is happening. They said another 20 minutes. 25 minutes later we had to call again and they again asked to wait for another 20 minutes. We were so frustrated, we asked for the unit number so we can make our way there and get the key from the bell boy directly instead of him coming to us. It was 5pm when we finally managed to get into our room. While the unit looked better, many things were not functioning as well. The Aircond was leaking. The door handles came off, the flush wouldn't work in one of the baths (called them to fix it and it flushed once and now the tank wouldn't fill as it continues flushing all the time and leaking!), the bath door were hard to open, little kids kept getting stuck inside. The tap handle came off, the doors to the pool was so hard to open, the floors were dusty feeling, the pool's filter does not work, the fridge stinks, cuttleries were only for 2 when the unit is clearly for 4, the TV cable does not work, there was clearly no WIFI, the outdoor furnitures were falling apart, AND we found 7 cockroaches during our one night stay, and this is not an exaggeration! I cannot, for the life of me, understand how NEXUS could allow these units to be booked for anyone's leisure! It was not worth the price and very very disappointing. Take heed when booking with Nexus especially for their Spa and Pool units. We were also told that the pool near theae units were closed for the few houra because of the rain we got earlier in the day. But the bellboy who passed us the keya said that it has been closed for months now, and the reasons were so conflicting, it infuriates me being lied too by the reception. It is either they have no idea or they just didn't want to deal with the fact that the hotel was not able to deliver what their company promises. Never coming here again!
Read more
Date of stay: August 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Avoid booking the spa and pool villas. Double check the room condition at Nexus's main hotel too.
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
2 Helpful votes
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
merc8989 wrote a review Aug 2023
kuala lumpur720 contributions232 helpful votes
+1
Played golf at Karambunai golf club and stayed at the Nexus Resort for the night. The golf course is in excellent condition with well maintained fairways and greens. We stayed here many years ago when they first opened. We booked a seaview room with club benefit and this recent stay was terrible with pocket of excellence. The good part was the reception staff Franz who must be the most efficient, friendly and helpful staff in the resort. He was busy entertaining complaints from guests with a smile. The staff at Noble House restaurant, Mei and Asqina were equally good. Had dinner at the chinese restaurant and food was decent with good service and nice ambience. The rest of the resort was terrible. Unfriendly staff with long faces. The furniture in our room was dated and feels ancient and dirty. Toilet has stains and aircond turns cold and hot regularly. Balcony sliding door lock was not working. Room and toilet not well equipped. We could not sleep the whole night with door bell ringing twice at 1.00am, strange noises throughout the night and birds chirping at 4.00am. Breakfast was no better with insufficient tables and chairs. Coffee machine was not working and quality of food poor. Minimal staff working and not helpful. We could not wait to leave the place. A place to avoid
Read more
Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1 Helpful vote
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
G19 wrote a review Jul 2023
3 contributions
Beautiful hotel and amazing staff. We just spent our first night here and have two adjoining rooms overlooking the ocean. Our rooms are recently renovated and large. Staff have gone out of their way to help us and the chef even offered to make hash browns and bacon especially for our group. Breakfast choice has a good variety of options... something for everyone. Plenty of activities on offer too. The beach is beautiful and the sea is warm! The hotel isnt that busy at the moment… some maintenance and work is required but this is possibly due to the impact of covid on tourism … it hasnt impacted our stay. We would recommend a creative update of the bar… outside is rattan furniture and palms which makes it look quite classy and inviting…. inside the decor is very dated and does not do the hotel justice ( apart from the tile floor which is beautiful.) Simply exchanging the furniture inside for a rattan style and adding some palm plants and photos or paintings celebrating the Sabah culture would create a much nicer environment.
Read more
Date of stay: July 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled with family
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
avatar-image
Dream29595146238 wrote a review Jul 2023
1 contribution
For those wishing for a quiet and peaceful holiday, this should be an excellent choice great hospitality delivered by their staff from you arrived until check out. All employees i met on the ground were polite and helpful kudos 👏 A Great resort for family and kids! stayed for 4nights and the kids love the beach and kid pool. its has alot of activities for kids to enjoy. we played traditional games outdoors , batik painting ,indoors- a big kid’s playroom Nexie had kids toys &books board games ,pingpong🥳 gym is well equipped. With three large pools for adults and kids to relax. We really enjoyed spending time at the beach & pool and walking around the garden too . We used bicycle to cycle around the huge compound sightseeing,managed to come actually some of the wildlife on the grounds squirrels,birds,big lizard . Also got a free ride on the buggy when my son spotted one and got the history of hotel from one staff it was awesome 👏 . A garden wedding was going on on our last night there and we got to witness the setup n everything , wedding location so dreamy, beautifully set upon the garden facing the ocean backdrop. took a stroll late night after dinner and witnessed the festivities. Was so happy when we booked the garden view panaroma but was upgraded to ocean wing panorama upon check in so that we didn’t miss the beautiful spot for sunset. our room was beautiful and the view is so calming. Level 5 somewhere in the middle. Always request fr higher floors for the best views n refurbished rooms. Special shoutout to ms cristy & clement from front desk for making our stay memorable very courteous & friendly during check in. Mr cruise was great and very helpful assisting us with our luggage not to mention friendly , should promote him 😝, friendly lifeguards at pool , restaurant staff and around the hotel . Housekeeping team were also good providing me extra pillows and helping me fix the old telephone in room. Big television inside room kept children occupied during rain . Breakfast was ok, variety of western and Asian cuisine.chef saifol was happy to come out and had a short conversation with guests. Room And bathtub was clean . Water was abit murky ,but still overall cleanliness was ok for me. Bathroom floor abit slippery but just added extra floor mats . overall very satisfied with my stay feel its value for money eventho some parts of the hotel were old and worn down lack maintenance. The staff warm hospitality made our stay wonderful. Thank You 🙏
Read more
Date of stay: June 2023
Value
Location
Service
Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Breakfast ok la Pool some parts not well maintained Watchout for huge lizzards patrolling...
See more room tips
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Helpful
Share
Previous
123456
Not the right property for you?
There are more places to choose from in the Kota Kinabalu area.
PRICE RANGE
₱4,617 - ₱5,340 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
nexus resort & spa karambunai hotel kota kinabalu, nexus resort and spa karambunai, nexus hotel kota kinabalu, nexus hotel karambunai, nexus resort sabah, nexus resort karambunai, nexus sabah hotel, nexus karambunai hotel
LOCATION
MalaysiaSabahWest Coast DivisionKota Kinabalu DistrictKota Kinabalu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
479
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

Claim Your Listing

NEXUS RESORT & SPA KARAMBUNAI - UPDATED 2024 Hotel Reviews & Price Comparison (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia) - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Which popular attractions are close to Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Nearby attractions include Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La (6.1 km), Sepanggar Tunnel (6.2 km), and Fun Splash (7.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tepi Laut Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kozan Teppan-yaki, and Oceano Modern Grill.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai have airport transportation?
Yes, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.