Nexus Resort Karambunai is your personal piece of paradise served on a silver platter. Be prepared to be pampered and treated like royalty and be forewarned you might never want to leave once you step your foot in!

Overview

Situated on the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula upon 3,335 acres of natural and landscaped surroundings, it's no wonder why so many are swept off their feet by Nexus Resort Karambunai. Set within Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, Nexus Resort Karambunai nestles upon the sandy fringes of the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula. The acres of natural and landscaped surroundings create a perfect background for all 485 well-appointed guestrooms, suites and luxury villas, eight restaurants and bars and an almost endless array of leisure and recreational activities. The award-winning 18-hole championship golf course and an exclusive Borneo Spa complement the superb facilities of this magnificent resort.

Getting There

The resort is just 30 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city and 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Transfers to the resort can be easily arranged by coach, private limousine or taxi.

Accommodations

You will be spoilt for choices when it comes to choosing your accommodation at Nexus Resort Karambunai!

Villas and Suites

These are the two latest additions of accommodation that are available in Nexus Resort Karambunai and they are sinfully luxurious to say the least!

Spa Suite

You will feel as if you have been transported to a private island vacation. The suite is beautiful and you have absolute privacy of six kilometers of white sandy beach!

Pool Villa

Each villa is enhanced with a serene outdoor garden, private pavilion and soothing water features.

Ocean Wing Deluxe

This 5-storey resort-themed building offers you great panoramic views of the ocean and the botanical gardens. If you are concern over budget, then this room is ideal but don't dismiss it as a make-do room because you can expect luxury in everything Nexus. You get your own private veranda overlooking the beautiful crystal clear blue sea too!

Nexus Club Deluxe

Get pampered with this lavish accommodation that comes with a superior level of personalised services! You will have access to an exclusive private lounge that serves daily Continental breakfasts and evening cocktails. Nexus Club offers you benefits that ensure you have the best vacation ever!

Royal Villa

This is a single-storey beautiful haven! The Royal Villa showcases three lavish bedrooms with bathrooms, spacious living and dining rooms accompanied by a small kitchenette. The landscaped private garden also makes it the ideal venue for cocktails and parties. Your family will totally adore this villa!

Presidential Villas

The two-storey Presidential Villas are equally magnificent in finishing and details, featuring two plush bedrooms with en-suite baths, exquisitely appointed formal areas and a second storey balcony that inspires outdoor entertainment.

Dining

Be ready for a gastronomic journey of gigantic proportions at Nexus Resort Karambunai! A superb array of Asian and international restaurants awaits you, accompanied by spectacular views too.

OLIVES, Mediterranean Restaurant

For a touch of romance novelty, Olives is the place for you! Find out for yourself why Olives was rated as one of Malaysia's best restaurants. You will be smitten by its beautiful ambiance, superb Mediterranean cuisine and selection of fine wines.

SPLASHES, Pool Bar

This is the ultimate vacation hangout! What's better than to have that swim while soaking up the sun with refreshing cocktails and drinks? Remember to order an ice cool coconut drink as you sunbathe!

The Kingfisher

If you adore seafood, then head on down to the Kingfisher as it showcases delicious superb seafood and Malaysian cuisine. And to make things even more perfect, fabulous strolling musicians will also serenade you during dinner!

The Penyu

The Penyu is a spacious restaurant with sweeping views of the garden and swimming pools. The restaurant offers you hearty buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a twist towards extraordinarily themed dinners every other evening.

Noble House, Chinese Restaurant

Noble House offers you the best of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine! This restaurant is a harmonious blend of excellent service and award-winning gastronomy. Don't forget to try its delectable signature Dim Sum specialties too!

For The Night Owl

Sunset Bar and Grill

As the bar's name suggests, you can catch lovely sunsets amidst the clear horizon of this bar. This place fulfils everyone's dream of a sunset as it is set upon the fringes of a white sandy beach with sweeping views of brilliant blue seas. Then, stay on for the night with refreshing drinks, made-to-order pizzas; char grilled favourites and delicious cocktails. You will find yourself so contented you won't want to move!

The Horizon, Lobby Lounge

Horizon Lounge is a fabulous spacious place for you to chill after dinner. Whether you're up for some cocktails or an after-dinner coffee, this place offers you the ideal ambiance. With its unique steel chandeliers, masculine wood decor and cozy rattan chairs and thick sofas, the Horizon Lounge is the epitome of contrasting elements complementing each other. With the live band singing easy pop tunes, this place is the ultimate winding down place!

DARLIN' DARLIN' Fun Pub

If you are looking for a place to end the night on a high note, look no further! The Darlin' Darlin' Fun Pub is the perfect place to rock the night away. It offers live deejay music and an energetic resident band to rock the night away! Private karaoke rooms are also available.

Calling All Golf Enthusiasts

This is a dream come true for golfers! Undulating across a series of small lakes, waterways and hillocks, amidst a panoramic expanse of natural and landscaped surroundings, the Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai will definitely captivate golfers. You will be playing amongst breathtaking views of the Karambunai Beach, the South China Sea and Mount Kinabalu! Set against the backdrop of a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest along its Eastern edges, the par 72, 18-hole international championship golf course was designed by renowned golfing architect Ronald Fream.

So Much to Do, So Little Time

The activities at Nexus Resort Karambunai is jam-packed and the only thing to worry about is not being able to fit it all in during your stay here!

The Sports and Recreation Centre

This might the first place to check into if you don't know where to start. The centre coordinates all leisure and recreational activities, from indoor to outdoor and from land to sea.

Nature Park

The 75-acre Nature Park provides visitors with an opportunity to experience nature within the splendour of a million-year-old rainforest. There are guided jungle treks to the top that gives you the stunning Karambunai peninsula view.

Lagoon Park

The Lagoon Park is a water sport enthusiast's dream come true. You can find any water sports under the sun here. Remember to try out Nexus Resort Karambunai's latest sport, the Rider Tube!

Swimming Pools and Outdoor Jacuzzi

Take a dip at any of the three large meandering, free-form swimming pools and let your stress melt away! The pools offer various depths making them suitable for both adults and kids. There's also an outdoor Jacuzzi for you to soak in! Sun loungers and umbrellas dot the poolside, a favourite location for sun-seekers.

The Borneo Spa, A Tranquil Haven For The Senses

The Borneo Spa offers you the ultimate pampering session! As you step into this top notch beautiful spa premise, you will immediately feel your senses tingle with anticipation! This spa inspires relaxation, rejuvenation and a harmonious equilibrium of body, mind and spirit through holistic treatments drawn from age-old traditions of natural healing from both the East and the West. Evoking the spirit of Borneo, the Borneo Spa features its own private label blends of pure essential oils in aromatherapy massages, facials and signature treatments. They cater to over 40 types of different treatments and services. And get this, they also offer outdoor massages by the sea in a picturesque hut!

Indoor Sports

Gym The gymnasium houses a comprehensive array of fitness and health equipment and also caters for one-on-one training sessions.

Tennis Outdoor tennis courts provide ample opportunities for racquet recreation, complemented by night lighting, which allows for play well into the evening.

Squash Located next to the gymnasium, the squash court opens daily from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm with equipment rental provided.

What better way to wrap up the vacation than with a beautiful relaxing cruise?

Mangrove Cruise The mangrove cruise is a nice relaxing cruise through picturesque fishing villages. The cruise will take an hour approximately and it will take you through Kampung Lentuong where you can get an insight as to how fishing villages come to be. It is a very interesting and educational cruise that you should definitely get on!

Tip: Try doing the cruise in the morning for the view of Mount Kinabalu is crystal clear then!

Sunset Firefly Cruise Enjoy a romantic cruise surrounded by fireflies! It's a great cruise but then as fireflies are unpredictable through seasons, it will depend on your luck whether you catch them at the right time!

Private Boat Charter Opt for your own adventure by chartering your own boat!

Crab Catching and Fun Fishing The kids will love this and don't be surprised if you do too!