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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai: Traveller Reviews

4.5 of 5
Off Jalan Sepanger Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu 88993, Malaysia
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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Ranked #20 of 85 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 582 Reviews
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  • Golf course(14)
  • Sunset Bar(14)
  • Very good(13)
  • Shuttle buses(12)
  • Pool villa(9)
  • Room service(9)
  • Hotel staff(7)
  • Rasa Ria(7)
  • Next morning(7)
  • Happy Hour(7)
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Vung Tau, Vietnam
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Overrated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
6
people found this review helpful

Maybe a 3 star but never a 4+ star.
In need of TLC, broken tiles everywhere, taped up electrics, dripping taps & most of all the restaurants were over-priced. Penalised for not bringing your own laptop, RM6 charge for the Internet but free hard connection in room!! No wifi in room, so no good if you have iPad! Chaotic dining room, understaffed.
The only saving grace was the staff.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“An enjoyable trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Took my partner to a resort for the first time here. The check in staff were friendly and efficient. Resort amenities were basic but adequate. We whiled away our time by the pool, pool bar or the beach. The remoteness of this resort made it a welcome retreat, but a bit boring at night. I think that it would be good for a group of people as it is easier to create your own fun in the bar once its dark. We utilised the free wifi in all the restaurants to keep up to date with our iphones. Lobby Wifi often did not work due to too many people. However, just down the hall a little you could access the chinese restauarants.
The meals at the resort were nice. Cakes were delicious at the cake shop, had one every day.... Our meal at the chinese restaurant was great. Peking duck and the left over duck cooked with salts and spices, was some of the best I have had.

Would recommend this hotel to others going to the area to relax. Had a huge beach frontage with no one on it. Rooms can feel a little remote. Staff are always smiling.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Vladivostok, Russia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“One Of The Greatest Hotels, I Have Stayed In!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of the biggest and greatest hotels, I have stayed in. This hotel does take a big area. It has the main building (or the main hotel), followed by villas and sea attractions park, as you drive down the road. This time I have stayed in the villas area. Even though the area is made for villas, it has few tall buildings (with rooms you can stay in) that surround a swimming pool with a bar. In one of the buildings there is a reception, a main bus stop (but you can always ask a driver to drop you at your villa) and an attraction room, where you can play board games, paint boutique and many other things to do. The beach, well I wouldn't call it a normal beach because it has no umbrellas or lounges on it but the swimming pool is very close to it and you can always use the lounges that are around it. Usually they are empty because only few people come to this villa area. Most of the people stay in the main hotel which has more things to do. For example: library (which has varieties of books in different languages), games area, sea attractions (a bit less choice than in the sea attraction park) and many more. I will recommend the villa area for people who prefer silence or life in your own house (with a swimming pool) near the sea.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Wonderful retreat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We had a bad experience in Borneo after touring I picked up Typhoid. We dropped out of the programme and checked into this hotel. Wonderful place to stay for a quiet relaxing week. Has the most amazing steak restaraunt, quite expensive but well worth a visit or two.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Did I say, HUGE???”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Wow, this place is huge! there seem to be lots and lots of people, and yet still lots and lots of space. Waaaaayy out of town - 45 minute bus ride, so get everything you need before you venture out. On the shores of the South China Sea (great), and plenty to do besides wave surfing as they have a great pool and organised activities. Internet connection is terrible! Service is great at the main desk, and they know what they are talking about. 3 - 4 tour operators work from here too. Restaurants are fine, service is good, and food supply is generous. Unfortunately, like the rest of KK, lots of litter, and I had difficulty taking many nice photos because of this. We mentioned this in the review, so hopefully they will take note. It is a very quiet place, and the noisiest aspect is the ocean, but that is lovely to listen to at night anyways.

Room Tip: Get a room close to the main part of the resort unless you like to walk a loooong way to eat etc.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Off Jalan Sepanger Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu 88993, Malaysia
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