State of Sabah Travel Forum

Hi. I need to get from Kota Kinabalu to the Gunung Emas Highland Resort using public transport on Sunday (August 3). I know I should use a bus/minibus/van going from Kota Kinabalu to Tambunan, Keningau, and Tenom but I am getting contradictory information about the place where to board this bus/minibus/van. Could anybody please clarify this issue to me – I will go there directly from the airport, so place on the south side of Kota Kinabalu would be an advantage. Thanks.

hi my family and I are thinking of a holiday in KK and wondering if it will be ok for a 6 year old and a 2 year old? which is the best hotel to stay in that is child friendly? is there much to do there? and what is the food like?
thankyou in advance.

We are going to Sabah next month and looking to do the following quick itin:
day1 fly kk to tawau, go to semporna
day2 diving sipadan
day3 drive to sukau, kimbatan river
day4 sukau, drive to sandakan
day5 sepilok, fly to kk

I need to know about the transportation options from Semporna to Sukau. Is there a bus/minibus? Or is it best to take a taxi? What would be the cost for each?

Would like to know how much it costs to stay for 1 night at the longhouse?
Also, how do I get to the Tip of Borneo from Kudat? Any public transport? If so, are they regular?
Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! I bump into a thread in other travel forum about Rent-A-BIS (BlackBerry) in Sabah but couldn't find the website or an info about the product! I would love to bring my BlackBerry along with me and roaming is really expensive. Does anyone know about this?

I am staying at Kota Kinabalu Tune hotel and need to catch a early flight (7.00 am) from Kota Kinabalu to Macau.

Please advise if it is possible to get a taxi to pick up at Tune hotel, Kota Kinabalu to International airport at 5.00 am in the morning. Otherwise, if Captrans provide shuttle service at this early time?

Thanks for your help.

Hi All,

I am planning to have 1 week family travel to KK.
which is the best island to go with 1 nite stay ? please suggest chalet.

I am planning to drive from KK to Tawau sometime this week and I have some questions;
1. What is the distance and how long does it take to drive between these 2 cities
2. Can I drive via Keningau. I heard the road is not surfaced but is the driving comfortable and safe. But it is a shorter drive, though.
3. Where are the interesting places I should plan to stop and how much time

Thanks/Yengteck

name of accomadation/hotels in kota belud

is promenade walking distance to kg air night market? is it safe to walk at night?
which is at better location to reach filipino market and kg air night market? deleeton or promenade?

thanks!!!

hey guys anyone in Kota Kinabalu right now?? if people are free let's all meet for a drink down at BB cafe. ill be going back to the Philippines by July 6. So when are people free?

Hi,
In the interest of saving some money, I plan to make own separate bookings for KK mountain climb guide, hotel in Laban Rata, and hotel in KK Park on the way back.

1) Does anyone know if I can make own booking and if so, what website?
2) Also, do you think it is worth staying at KK Park on return from summit or go straight back to KK city?
3) Does anyone know a good local guide for mountain climb?

THANKS
Shan

Hi,
I will going to visit the Kota kinablau on 7 July with family members (2 adults and 2 kids -- year 7 & year 12). We would like to accomdate in the budget hotel or hostel. Is there any public transport from Airport to Sity or to the hostel. As I searched in the Web, there are so many hostels being located in the city. Would someone can advise us which one (one room with bathroom attached,with airport pickup is fine)is the best suit for our family.
We are going to plan a trip for 6 days journey in KK. Would someone give us advise to explore the culture and the nature within those days. Is it value to visit the Turtle island 2days in Sandakan? Those places of interest (lok kwai wildlife park;kinabalu park;canopy walk;air terjun kipungit waterfall;rose garden;tea garden; sepilok orangutan rehibilitation ctr;white water rafting;klias river excursion; turtle island and museum)can be accessed by the public transport?

Hi everyone!!
Its my first time to go to KK. I am travelling with my husband and our 3 year old son. I was wondering if any of you can suggest any child-friendly budget hotels as I am on a strict budget for hotel accomodation. We just go there to process some documents. The place must have double bed, hot water for baths and must be CLEAN and possibly walking distance to Brunei Embassy. Thanks for all your help much appreciated.

Hi,

We are planning to go to Kota Kinabalu for 5D4N (4 nights) in a couple of weeks and need some help with selecting a package (hotel and guided tour / mountain climb). We would like to stay in a "long house" for 1 night, stay on the mountain for 1 night and perhaps stay in the KK city / KK Park for the 2 nights.

Please let us know if there is a good tour package available as we are going for the first time. Our budget is around 1500 MYR but if forced to increase, we might spend a bit more.

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

Hi,

A couple of years ago we visited Kota Kinabalu and stayed at the Magellan in a Club room. We have been considering staying there again as it is indeed a very beautiful hotel and we were especially happy with the very large room which came with the Magellan Sutera Club room. We are again travelling to Kota Kinabalu early September and I was looking at the Hyatt and wondering how the rooms there compare with the Magellan. We won't be using the swimming pool nor have much time for the resort activities and my main reason for Hyatt is the closer location even though one can catch the shuttle bus. I'd possibly be looking at a Club room so your experience staying in this hotel would be greatly appreciated.

We're staying in KK for 6 days in early July. We want to see the Orang-utans, but were wondering whether it was worth booking our own flights to Sandakan etc or spending less time and money by going to the orang-utans near the Shangri-la resort? We will have 2 children with us who are 12 and 10 years.

I'm looking for hotel beside the jetty to pulau manukan.I can't remember the name.

Hello VTers,

Me, wife and 2 kids will be arriving in KK on 10 June 2008. Would like to know if there is any reliable and good value for money tours around. Interested to go to the Monsopiad Cultural Village and also the 2 islands of Manukan and Sapi.
Been doing some research on the net about some travel companies in KK, but would like to know which one to take as the price differences varies quite a lot. Thanks for any response.

Hello VTers,

Me, wife and 2 kids will be arriving in KK on 10 June 2008. Would like to know if there is any reliable and good value for money tours around. Interested to go to the Monsopiad Cultural Village and also the 2 islands of Manukan and Sapi.
Been doing some research on the net about some travel companies in KK, but would like to know which one to take as the price differences varies quite a lot. Thanks for any response.

Hello everyone, my family is planning to climb Mt Kinabalu in July. Three kids, aged 14, 12, 9.
1. Is it realistic to expect that the kids might get to the top? (they are normal active kids but not mountain climbers)
2. Should we book 2 night up the mountain so the kids can recover and then go down on the third day?
3. Is Laban Rata the only place to stay? I couldn't find any web pages for other accomodation.
thank you for your help

We are going to KK for 4D3N (stay in the town center) in November 08.

Questions :
Is Rasa Ria Orang Utan rehab center open for public ? If yes, is booking required ? Any contact number, or email / website ? How far is it from KK town ?

We are arriving from KUL by Air Asia. Is there any car rental in Terminal 2 at KK Airport ?

Is it ok to make a daytrip to Kinabalau Park + Poring ? How far is the park from KK town ?

Is it difficult to find places in KK as we are driving ? Where can i get road map for KK & surrounding areas ?

Thanks.

Hi,
I'd like to know what the weather would be like in mid july? I'd be travelling with my husband and 2 children and will want to see couple of main attractions and do some chilling out around the pool. How likely is the latter?

Thanks

Hi,

We are planning to go to KK this August for 3 days. I would like to get some suggestions on the following :

(1) The best hostel / budget hotel in the City (preferably with a near catholic church)
(2) Places to visit
(3) Food to try
(4) How much should I budget for each day (USD)

THanks !! Your inputs are appreciated !!

Are there any clubs (with DJ) where you can dance your heart out? plays top40, house, rap, etc.... we love to dance....

Hi. Does anybody know any hotel at Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia – just about anything will do, I just need it to sleep there after coming down from the Crocker Range and before going to Ranau next morning? I know about the Borneo Heritage Village (formerly known as the Tambunan Village Resort Center) but it is somewhat inconveniently located out of the town wit its access to public transport.

Besides. I have read about bad shape of road from Tambunan to Ranau. Does anybody know about current situation of this road with respect to the public buses/microbuses going along it? I should be there this August. Thanks.

Can someone give some information on MASwings airline - is it any good,luggage limit and general service. How does it compare to Air Asia?

I am deciding between AirAsia and MASwings for KL to KK. Given the negative expereinces of people on AA I am persuaded by MASwings as its part of Malaysian Airlines - What do you think?

Has anyone from the UK used Air Asia? I could not find any email addresses for customer support.
Can you tell me if Air Asia is good interms of service, luggage etc, as I am thinking of booking flights with them from KL to Kota kinabalu.

Thanks

Due to work, I had to reschedule my trip to KK, which will be 17 - 20 May '08. Because of this, I couldn't secure my room that I had booked earlier. Both Kinabalu Pine Resort & Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa (Perkasa) are full on that weekend.

Is there any other suggestion? I'll be travelling alone, so, I would like some safe place.

Thanks.

Dear all,

We will be visiting kota kinabalu in June (From china) we are from uk. I will be taking our 4 year old twins and mother in law, wife. We are looking for advice on.

1. Recommended places to snorkle - our kids can now swim and really want to see fish. But it must be easy snorkling
2. Best way to see the organtangs. I hear its a costly fight from kota or a long road trip. Are there other options? nearer ?
3. Is there anywhere you can see turtles - i heard that was possible?
4. Any other things we should see..