Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort and Spa

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At the foothill of Mt. Kinabalu, lies this beautiful valley called Kundasang, with an average altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 feet, is one of the highest small town in Malaysia. Kundasang is famous for its temperate vegetation, one gets to view many of these farm lands along the main road. Kundasang also boasts one of the highest Golf course in the world, rounds are mostly play in the morning because by the afternoon the clouds would have cover up most of the course. There is also this Kundasang War Memorial next to the shoplots that attracts many visitors every year. Not far one can also find busy market trading in vegetables and flowers.

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Step-In Lodge

step-in lodge

Most of Kota Kinabalu City backpackers hostels are concentrated in and around Gaya Steert and the Australia Place. Step-In Lodge has stepped out of these two main areas to set up house at Sinsuran Complex, which is even nearer to the sea front. Centre Point Shopping, Warisan Square and the Waterfront are all just five minutes walk from the Step-In Lodge, and the Philippines Market place, which is a good place to hunt for local souvenirs is right at the back. There are also many restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores in the Sinsuran Complex.

living area

Tee Off in Heaven

Nexus Resort Karambunai Golf Course

Nexus Resorts Karambunai has this beautiful golf course that comes with a rolling forest hills which top up with the majestic Mountain Kinabalu view on one side, and South China Sea view on the other end. The view is so nature, as the forest green is seen all most in every corners, one might think this is heaven.

This 18-hole Par 72 international standard golf course is designed by Roland Fream. The course is designed to suit any level of game play, and players need to command the right amount of skill and luck to have a go at this golf course.

tea time in heaven

Tee Off in Heaven

Nexus Resort Golf Course

Nexus Resorts has this beautiful golf course that has a Mountain view on one side and sea view on the other end. The view is so nature, as the forest green is seen all most in every corners, one might think this is heaven.

This 18-hole Par 72 international standard golf course is designed by Roland Fream. The course is designed to suit any level of game play, and players need to command the right amount of skill and luck to have a go at this golf course.

tea time in heaven

Australia Place

australia place

An Australia Place in Kota Kinabalu? Yes! there is. The Australia Place is located at foothill of Signal Hills near the Atkinson Clock Tower next to the old police station. This is the few places of modern Kota Kinabalu City that is not on the reclaim land. The jungle beside the australia place has remain undisturbed for many years, and monkeys still inhabit in this area. The place was so named, as this was the place where the Australian soldiers camped when they landed here some 60 years ago, toward the end of second world war. The name has fondly remained unchanged till today.

another view of australia place

X-plorer Backpackers

x-plorer backpackers

small, clean and relax
X-plorer Backpackers is a small hostel with about 7 to 8 rooms. Even though it is small, it comes with the standard clean rooms and it has a well lay out living lounge area that comes with a balcony. There Astro cable TV for entertainment and also to keep up with the latest news. A fridge and microwave for makingsimple meals. well keep toilet and clean bathroom too. Note the reception area is at the back of the building.

art wall at x-plorer backpackers

Some Say it’s Heaven…

south china sea

long beach at nexus resort

Nexus Resort Karambunai has 6 km of pristine white sandy beaches merging with the south china sea, and a secondary forest and hills running along its golf course, one does want to believe this is Heaven.

Located some 30 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu City, Nexus Resort Karambunai has a very relaxed and laid back atmosphere. Since Nexus Resort Karambunai is away from the city, cars and people are scarce here, and with its long stretch of beach, sometimes you can have the whole beach to yourself.

nexus resort lobby