Nexus Resort & Spa KarambunaivsHotel Shangri-La
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu ranks marginally better than Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai. Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu comes in at #34 in Kota Kinabalu with praise from 1 publications like Lonely Planet.
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
 Jetsetter
Off Jalan Sepanger Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu 88993, Malaysia
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "A 65-acre resort by a Karambunai Peninsula white-sand beach, with breakfast and optional extras." Full review
Hotel Shangri-La
 Lonely Planet
75 Bandaran Berjaya, P.O. Box 11718, Kota Kinabalu 88819, Malaysia
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The Shangri La (not part of the famous worldwide chain) is a good business hotel for those who want a bit of comfort but don't want to pay international rates." Full review