Top-Rated Hotels in Papar with Prices and Guest Reviews

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Papar Beachfront View
9.1 (43 reviews)

Papar Beachfront View ★★

📍 Jalan Perkuburan Kampung Laut, Papar

"The beach is clean, 50 meters from the water. The constant sound of the sea is present. There's nothing there except the room and the sea, no shops or cafes. You need a car to get to the neighboring town. The owner is very friendly and nice. Unfortunately, we had the misfortune of having local neighbors who threw a party in the room next door, with 6-7 people drinking beer and partying all night until 6 a.m. Trying to ask them not to disturb our sleep resulted in aggression. We didn't feel safe, so we left after the first night. Overall, the hotel is excellent if you're lucky with your neighbors or if the owner keeps an eye on the guests."

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
8.0 (62 reviews)

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★

📍 KM26, Jalan Papar, , Kampung Beringgis, Kota Kinabalu, Papar

"Superb cleanliness. Beautiful beach. Breakfast is very basic though."

The Glam Inn
8.2 (3 reviews)

The Glam Inn

📍 LOT 21-1, LORONG PALM SQUARE 5, PALM SQUARE COMMERCIAL CENTRE, Papar

"amazing experience"

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
8.4 (58 reviews)

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort ★★★

📍 Kampung Laut Kinarut, Off Jalan Papar Baru, Papar

"Descent"

Ara Dinawan Island Resort
7.5 (13 reviews)

Ara Dinawan Island Resort ★★

📍 Dinawan Island, Papar

"⭐️ 1/5 | A Very Disappointing Stay I rarely write such long reviews, but this experience was truly one of the most disappointing resort stays I've ever had. The problems started even before our arrival. The day before check-in, I had already informed the resort that we would arrive at the jetty before 12:30 PM, but they completely ignored my messages. The next day, we arrived at the jetty at 11:45 AM. I called multiple times, but no one answered. Eventually, staff messaged us back, saying that a boat wouldn't pick us up until 1:30 PM. This meant we had to wait at the jetty for nearly two hours in the scorching heat. Later, I called customer service, and someone finally answered. He apologized and admitted that he had forgotten to reply to my messages. As an apology, he offered us a late checkout at 3:00 PM the next day. At the time, I thought this was a good compensation, but after checking in, I understood why they could so easily agree to a 3:00 PM checkout. Because the boat ride from the island to the jetty is actually only about 8 minutes. Despite knowing we were waiting at the jetty, they were unwilling to arrange an earlier pick-up, leaving us to wait pointlessly in the heat until 1:30 PM. Upon arriving at the resort, we were also charged an additional RM75 for meals, which supposedly included lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The problem was that lunch service had already ended by the time we arrived, so there was no lunch to eat, but they still charged us the full RM75. The staff simply told us that they could compensate us the next afternoon. The afternoon tea was even more disappointing, with only fried bananas and cassava, which was very basic. Dinner was acceptable, but breakfast was even more exasperating. Breakfast was supposed to start at 8:00 AM, but we had to wait until around 8:20 AM before we could eat. Since the resort's power would shut off daily at 9:00 AM, we didn't have time to enjoy breakfast slowly. We had to rush through it, then hurry back to our room to pack our belongings. And breakfast itself was very simple, with only eggs, bread, and pancakes. I asked the staff if there were other options, like fried noodles, and they told me no, citing a shortage of staff. But later, when I passed by the kitchen on my way to the restroom, I saw the chef stir-frying noodles. It turns out there *were* fried noodles, but they were being cooked for the staff themselves. Room hygiene was also a major issue. Shortly after checking in and getting some rest, my neck and shoulders started to itch significantly and developed red rashes. My wife's condition was even worse, with noticeable itching and redness on her legs and hands. We even had to see a dermatologist after returning home. I can't pinpoint the exact cause of these skin problems, but based on what happened after checking in, we were indeed very dissatisfied with the cleanliness of the bedding and the overall room. At the very least, this is something we've never encountered during stays at other hotels or resorts. And then there was the accommodation aspect, which was something I had never encountered before and was not disclosed in advance during booking. The resort's electricity is only supplied from 2:00 PM until 9:00 AM the next day. Yes, you read that right. This means that after 9:00 AM, there is no electricity in the room. This is when I finally understood why they could so easily agree to a 3:00 PM late checkout. Because after 9:00 AM, without electricity, the room becomes very dark and extremely hot. The room was like a microwave oven; the air circulation was terrible, making it impossible to stay in for more than 10 minutes. Such crucial information should be clearly communicated by the resort before guests make a booking, instead of guests discovering it only after checking in. To be fair, the staff were all very friendly, and the beach was indeed beautiful. However, apart from the staff and the beach, every other aspect of the experience was extremely poor. Delayed communication, making guests wait for nearly two hours in the heat, charging for lunch that wasn't provided, extremely basic afternoon tea and breakfast, delayed breakfast service, concerning room hygiene, developing skin itching and redness after checking in, not disclosing the daily power supply schedule in advance, and the extremely hot room environment after power cuts all contributed to a terrible stay. I hope the resort can seriously address these issues and clearly inform guests of all important limitations and actual conditions before booking, allowing guests to decide for themselves whether to accept them. Based on this experience, I personally will not return and will not recommend it to others."

Seaside Travellers Inn
7.8 (21 reviews)

Seaside Travellers Inn ★★★

📍 Km 20, Papar Road, Kampung Laut, Papar

"Will have to come back again 🤭👍🏻"

Borneo Eagle Resort
8.5 (8 reviews)

Borneo Eagle Resort ★★★★

📍 Borneo Eagle Resort Pulau Tiga Kuala Penyu, Papar

"The resort is beautifully situated and spaciously laid out. There are 14 villas; we rented a Cral Villa. The villa was wonderful at first glance, very large and beautifully furnished. All essential amenities were available (AC, refrigerator, two TVs, etc.). First impression - great. There are a wide range of leisure activities, a very large pool, gym, etc. However, many of them require a fee. The restaurant is simply but stylishly decorated; the lounge is rather bland. The food is quite good, but individualized due to the given situation (see below). The staff was very friendly and helpful! However: - the resort is very dated, and many things are in dire need of renovation. For example: dozens of small pool tiles have fallen out, some of them lying on the bottom of the pool. In the villa, there is significant mold and rust, etc. (see pictures). Apparently, this has been recognized, and renovations were underway in many places. The biggest problem was housekeeping. The toilets weren't cleaned once in three and a half days! The same applies to the bathroom fixtures. There was neither soap nor a towel in the guest restroom. This is just one example of the deficiencies. There's a lot to be done."

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MY Guest User

Couple
Papar Beachfront View ★★
"internet was bad - hope to upgrade esp the cabin infrint of the beach - if posibble the add more tv channel"
★★★★★
2025-12-29
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Couple
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★
"We loved having our breakfast here while watching the sea. The sunset was stunning & the beach was not too crowded during sunset. The only downside was we had to carry our own luggages because there was no trolley/bellboy service & since the resort is huge, it was a bit of a hussle but overall we still enjoyed our stay here!"
★★★★★
2025-08-01
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MY Guest User

Couple
The Glam Inn
"amazing experience"
★★★★★
2026-08-07
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GB Siau Joo

Family
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort ★★★
"Old furniture"
★★★★★
2026-04-01
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JP Ojiro Oguro

Family
Ara Dinawan Island Resort ★★
"We took a boat to Dinawan Island from the pier (Beringgis Seafood Restaurant), located 30 minutes from the center of Kota Kinabalu and 15 minutes from the airport. The boat leaves the pier at 9:00 and arrives at the island in about 15 minutes. The beautiful sea is sure to take your breath away. Check-in to the room is after 14:30, so you cannot use it immediately after arriving, so it's better to change into your swimsuit when you head to the pier. We head to the island with about 40 other day trippers, and when we arrive, we have free time until 10:00, where we can swim, kayak, or rest in a hammock. At 10:00, we head to the snorkeling point by boat and can do boat snorkeling. Unfortunately, when I went there, there were jellyfish, so I had to retreat 5 minutes after entering. (I was stung...) It was unlucky because there were no jellyfish the day before. . They take you to the top of a large coral reef. There were a lot of fish, but unfortunately the coral wasn't very colorful. After we got back, we had free time again, and we kayaked in the beautiful sea, snorkeled over the coral reef near the buoy to see the fish. My son enjoyed playing in the sand on the beach. In the lounge (a lounge and dining room with a roof and sofas underneath), you can drink coffee, water, tea, etc. for free. We had a BBQ for lunch, and the chicken skewers were delicious. We also had Malaysian food, yakisoba, fried rice, etc. I like Asian food, so I enjoyed it, but my husband and son, who don't like it, didn't seem to like much. After that, we had snack time while snorkeling and playing on the beach. We were served donuts with round crusts and banana donuts. (My husband and son were very happy to eat them, saying they were the best they had eaten in Malaysia lol) After we were relaxing, we were told that our room was ready, and we had three suitcases carried to our tent. The toilet and shower in the room were a bit questionable, but the bedroom was clean and nice! The family tent was spacious, with a large bed and a bunk bed behind it. There was also a simple air conditioner, which worked surprisingly well. Please note that the electricity is only on from 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning. Unfortunately, it started raining in the evening, so we couldn't do the evening kayaking, sunset viewing activities, or the campfire we had planned after dinner, but we played billiards and table soccer until dinner. The day-trippers had left by the time we checked in, and there were only two families, including us, and one other guest at dinner. There were no Japanese people there, including the day-trippers. Dinner was also mainly Malaysian food. When I said I wanted to fish, they lent me my fishing rod at the pier from around 9 p.m., and I fished from there. There are tens of thousands of fish like silver-striped herring under this pier, but we didn't catch a single one even after an hour and a half of perseverance... The German father and son who were with us also didn't catch anything. It was a very pleasant early morning, and we could see Mt. Kinabalu clearly, which we couldn't see at all in Kota Kinabalu. We went snorkeling before breakfast, and my son swam with the schools of fish under the pier. Breakfast was at 8:00, and they also had juice and yogurt. *They also grilled it on the spot. The return boat departed at 11:00, but we were able to use the room until then. The electricity was already gone lol, but we took a cold shower and got ready. The next guests arrived, and we returned on that boat. Compared to places like Sapi Island, which is easily accessible, you can enjoy the quiet and beautiful sea. The snorkeling level may be about the same as Sapi Island, but even looking back now, the beauty of Dinawan Island is outstanding. It may be a bit of a tough beach resort for those who want cleanliness. If you don't mind that much, I think you'll have a great stay!"
★★★★★
2024-08-25
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MY Sharifah Sara Hasliza

Traveling with friends
Seaside Travellers Inn ★★★
"Good clean friendly"
★★★★★
2024-01-08
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KR Five_

Family
Borneo Eagle Resort ★★★★
"I started with concerns as there were few reviews about the pool villa. It's difficult because the exact location of the ferry is not indicated. I was able to relax comfortably at the accommodation I arrived at thanks to the friendly staff. I liked the spacious rooms and private garden. Because it is an island, you can enjoy both sunrise and sunset. Meals are provided in sufficient quantities for each meal, and all drinks, except alcohol, are refillable. Considering the cost, there may be better options, but this is the most private pool villa in Kota Kinabalu. I praise the friendly staff."
★★★★★
2024-04-10

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