Nick was quick to respond and always availabl...
Malaysia
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May 17 - May 26, 2024
![Brenda](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/48efaa6b452302bbd2ed267df3a0514db7ecd714/original-7349d5f4fd2f41c5521f7a39cfb18a0d.jpg)
Brenda T.
Bend, OR
| Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Nick was quick to respond and always available.
Hotel Reviews
Hotel Grandis Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Very central to market and restaurants. Good food available poolside.
Authenticity & Character
Location
Central
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kinabalu Pine Resort
Beautiful views
Authenticity & Character
Location
Isolated area with great views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Halal hotel so no alcohol allowed in restaurant.
Sepilok Jungle Resort
Sandakan
Beautiful grounds. Older accommodations.
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AC struggled to cool. Older.
Borneo Natural Sukau Bilit Resort
Beautiful grounds
Authenticity & Character
Grounds
Location
Staff
Guides
Cleanliness & Comfort
Older. Termites.
Mabul Beach Resort
Mabul Island
Great food. Everything included. Snorkel/dive on site.
Authenticity & Character
Beach vibe
Location
Beach but trash on beach and in water.
Staff
Snorkel guides
Cleanliness & Comfort
Springs felt in bed
Activity Reviews
![Coral Island & Snorkeling Excursion](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/4217c7fbcd26c67cf26f9a989e37939df14afc94/original-120e04507a7b987da4daca90bf005412.jpg)
Coral Island & Snorkeling Excursion
Kota Kinabalu
Crowded. Very limited area to snorkel. Reef did not look healthy.
![Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Springs](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/0063c205d7ab5b9a2c6c59908d6cf1f0b92b2feb/original-e2f4da46609c8da1399656f15d631276.jpg)
Kinabalu National Park & Poring Hot Springs
Kundasang
Chose waterfall rather than hot springs. Hot springs were housed in man made area also it’s so hot you wouldn’t want to soak. Hike to waterfall was great.
![Sepilok Orangutan Centre & Sunbear Centre](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/31bcb961f7bbe1ea5608ba59c2480e9c1c8fa3b4/original-28cf7730286b313ad64af7ea6ec68ea4.jpg)
Sepilok Orangutan Centre & Sunbear Centre
Sandakan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yan was amazing guide
![Afternoon Wildlife River Cruise](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/3f46bf15c470e272a2ec3c98e152b044faa41926/original-6e3e33920df3cd7ee823e8482fc8d87e.jpg)
Afternoon Wildlife River Cruise
Kinabatangan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
![Kinabatangan River Exploration (River Cruises)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e4a49d31c9d9f8b79fc9d2ffd8de11878333fd91/original-e570e70cf7bd821f77d4d0c27a3445f2.jpg)
Kinabatangan River Exploration (River Cruises)
Kinabatangan
Fun. Unfortunately didn’t see any Pygmy elephants. Lots of monkeys, birds.
![Mabul to Tawau Airport Departure](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e69d95236e0ecd2f4acd3d8fb9d688db84e6c0e5/original-a25c98a09c7b814ebb4577eed9a1d5a8.jpg)
Mabul to Tawau Airport Departure
Mabul Island
Nick arranged earlier boat for us which we needed or we would have missed our flight. Driver met us at dock and quickly delivered us to the airport.