"Probably the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. Such good value for money. Food is a little pricey but as you’d expect from a resort. Great quality though. Lovely place and can’t wait to go back."
"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise.
The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too.
A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu: Features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and a private beach. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu: Hotel located near Imago Shopping Mall. Offers a children's pool, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu: Hotel located near Imago Shopping Mall. Provides 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu: Resort located near Imago Shopping Mall. Features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool and a private beach. Hotel 7 Suria: Hotel located near Imago Shopping Mall. Features 2 bars, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access.
What is there to see and do in Kampung Layan?
Make a point to visit attractions such as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Discover sights such as Tun Mustapha Tower, University of Malaysia Sabah and 1Borneo Hypermall during your stay.
When is the best time to book a hotel with a pool in Kampung Layan?
Taking the local weather in Kampung Layan into account is an important factor for planning your visit, especially if you plan to spend your trip by the pool. The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Kampung Layan are January, December, November and May, with each month seeing an average of 378 mm of rainfall.