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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

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1. Entrance2. Twin Room3. Nexus Borneo Room4. Spa Lounge5. 1 Bedroom Spa Suite6. Spa Suite Master Bedroom7. Spa Suite Kitchen & Dining8. Spa Suite Living & Dining9. Pool Villa Exterior10. Pool Villa Lap Pool11. Pool Villa Master Bathroom12. Pool Villa Master Bedroom13. Pool Villa 2nd Bedroom14. Pool Villa outside balcony

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) Booking Fees

Property Details

Off Jalan Sepanggar Bay Locked Bag 100
Kota Kinabalu 88993 SABAH
(P.O. Box 270 Menggatai, Sabah Malaysia)
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Located just 28km from the city and 38km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is set amidst 3,335 acres of natural and landscaped surroundings creating the perfect background for all 485 well-appointed guestrooms, suites and luxury villas. The award-winning 18-hole championship golf course and exclusive Borneo Spa complement the superb facilities of this magnificent resort which boasts eight restaurants and bars and an almost endless array of leisure and recreational activities.
The newly opened wing of 2-bedroom duplex Pool Villas and 1- and 2-bedroom Spa Suites located about 2km from the main Nexus Resort wing is an oasis of luxury living. The Pool Villa has a lap pool, spacious living and dining area and a private garden. A master bedroom, second bedroom with 2 single beds and a fully equipped kitchen gives you the complete privacy and flexibility of a home-away-from-home.
The Spa Suites are cozy dens created specially in low density design and serviced by private lifts. The balcony affords break-taking views of the ocean and surrounding rainforest.
A pool bar, Dive One, offers light meals and beverage. Or you can opt for a private BBQ at your villa for between 4 to 20 persons. Please enquire at the Reception Desk upon check-in.
A scheduled complimentary shuttle service provides transport from the Villas & Suites to the main wing where guests have access to restaurants and bars, sports and recreational activities. Complimentary shuttle service is also available to the Lagoon Park.
Distance to/from the Villas & Suites:
Airport – 38 km City Centre – 28 km Beach – On Site
Main Wing – 2 km Lagoon Park – 2 km
The Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai ... some say it's heaven
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Concierge
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • Day spa
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Golf course
  • Gym/Fitness room
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Motorised water sports
  • Non-motorised water sports
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Outdoor pool - unheated
  • Porter/Bell service
  • Restaurant/s
  • Sauna
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Tennis court
  • The Karambunai Resort Golf Course is designed to provide an unequaled level of playing experience
  • this distinctive course has a personality and playing character unlike any other - Ronald Fream
  • Tour desk
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • with excellent golf course conditioning and turf grass

2 Bedroom Pool Villa

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Stylish interior decor with fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room, private gazebo & 7 metres lap pool. Master bedroom has separate rain shower & Jacuzzi looking out towards an indoor garden. Table & chair with ceiling fan at Gazebo patio.
Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double and 2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fans
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

2 Bedroom Spa Suite

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Indulge in the grandeur of fine living in 2 Bedroom Spa Suite.(1 x king-size bed & 1 x twin beds) 1175 sq ft with living room and kitchen. Complete with a steam room & bathtub Jacuzzi for a private spa in your room.
Rates are for 4 people. The room caters for a maximum of 4 adults, and a maximum of 2 children but cannot exceed 4 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double and 2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Kitchenette (basic facilities)
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

1 Bedroom Spa Suite

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Indulge in the grandeur of fine living with fully-furnished 1 Bedroom Spa Suite. 927 sq ft with living room and kitchen. Glass doors offer uninterupted view of ocean & pool area. Complete with a steam room & bathtub Jacuzzi for a private spa in your room.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 2 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 double
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • In-room spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Kitchenette (basic facilities)
  • Refrigerator - full size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

Nexus Club Deluxe

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Nestled within a cluster of 1 two-storey buildings, amid a lush tropical garden. Private lounge for b'fast and evening cocktails. Max occupancy of 2 persons, Bedding configuration is Twin.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


2 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • Desk
  • Dial-up
  • DVD player
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

Borneo Garden / Golf

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Nestled within a cluster of 7 two-storey buildings, amid a lush tropical garden. Max occupancy of 3 persons, children below 12yrs stay free with parents on existing bedding. Extra bed with b'fast available at RM100.00. Bedding configuration is Twin.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


2 singles
or

+RM100.00 3 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • Desk
  • Dial-up
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

Ocean Wing Deluxe

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Ocean Wing Deluxe rooms with panoramic views of the garden, beach and sea. Max occupancy of 3pax, child below 12yrs stay FOC with parents on existing bedding. Extra bed with b'fast at RM 100.00nett per bed / night. Bedding configuration is Twin.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


2 singles
or

+RM100.00 3 singles
Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 14 (1st night)
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room must be made at least 14 days prior to the check in date and time or you will be charged the full amount of the first changed or cancelled night.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony / courtyard
  • Broadband
  • Desk
  • Dial-up
  • Free in-house movies
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator - bar size
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV

Business Facilities

Nexus Resort Karambunai boasts comprehensive meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) facilities that can accommodate more than 2,000 persons.
 

 
Check In 1400hrs
Check In Instructions Standard check-in time is at 1400hrs. Early arrivals are strictly subject to room availability. A one night room charge is required to guarantee room availability for early arrivals the next day.
Check Out 1200hrs
Getting There A short 30-minute drive through Kota Kinabalu city on the coastal highway will bring you directly to Borneo's hidden treasure, Nexus Resort Karambunai. A wide selection of airport transfer arrangements are available for your convenience.

Please enquire at point of reservation.
Parking Complimentary for all drive-in guests with 24 hour security patrol. Brightly lit and well spaced car parking bays.
Things To Do BORNEO SPA
Nexus Resort Karambunai's hallmark; the Borneo Spa is a tranquil sanctuary to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect your body and soul. Enter a world of peaceful indulgance, a retreat to stimulate and sooth the senses of the body with a wide range of luxurious treatments drawn from ancient Borneo concepts of well-being.

KARAMBUNAI RESORT GOLF CLUB
The 18 hole-par 72 championship gold course (designed by Ronald Fream) is nestled at the foothills of a million-year-old tropical rainforest and is just opposite the scenic Nexus Resort overlooking the turquoise South China Sea. The award-winning golf course has received all-round good comments for being one of the best in the region since it open for play in May 1997. It has been the venue for the World Amateur Inter-team Golf Competition for the last two years and it is a favourite venue for many local golf competitors.

KOTA KINABALU CITY TOUR
Depart from the resort for the City Centre passing by the Central Market and Business District of Gaya to Signal Hill where beacons are lighted to signal ships arriving at the harbour. Drive pass the elite residential area of Likas for a photo stop of the Sabah Foundation Building, a unique 32 floor cylindrical building where steel cables hang floors. Continuing pass the water village of Likas, we proceed to the Sabah state Museum where rich heritage of Sabah, North Borneo is displayed. Before returning to the resort, take some pictures of the State mosque

CRAB CATCHING/MENKABONG WATER VILLAGE
Board a boat from Karambunai Lagoon Park and head towards Mengkabong Water Village on a river cruise, where the local Sea-Bajau community resides. Try the local traditional crab catching and proceed on passing by the local cemetery through the lush tropical mangroves. Stop over for a brief observation and photo shoot of the Water Village before returning to the Jetty.

KINABALU PARK TOUR
Drive 2 hours overland through paddy fields and Dusun villagers over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mount Kinabalu at 5000ft to arrive at the Park headquarters. Visit the education center, botanical garden home to some of the 26 species of flowering rhododendrons, 9 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, 1000 species of orchids, fern, 40 species of oak trees and over 300 species of birds. Take a guided walk on one of the trails in the cool surrounding of the mountain forest before returning to sea level. Take your lunch at a restaurant nearby.

PORING HOT SPRINGS & KINABALU PARK
Drive 2 hours overland through paddy fields and Dusun villages over the ridges of the Crocker Range to the foothills of Mt Kinabalu at 5000ft to arrive at the Park headquarters. Visit the education center, botanical garden home to some of the 26 species of flowering rhododendrons, 9 species of carnivorous pitcher plants, 1000 species of orchids, fern, 40 species of oak trees and over 300 species of birds. Adjourn for lunch. At poring, join a trail walk up to the hanging canopy walkway and experience the primary forest surroundings. Then, take a dip at the therapeutic sulfur baths. Late afternoon, return to resort

KOTA BELUD SUNDAY MARKET
Spend your Sunday with the most colourful tribe among the 32 ethnics in North Borneo the Bajau Horseman fondly known as the Cowboys of the East at the biggest traditional Kota Belud Sunday market. On the way to Kota Belud look at the view of the wooden houses on stilts, paddy fields and plantation. See how they do the barter and banter while you, yourself can also try their foods or fruits there. Later visit to see the Bajau Horseman Show and witness the traditional way of swords making

PADAS WHITE WATER RAFTING
Leaving the resort for a 2 hours drive journey to Beaufort and another 1 hour by train to Pangi. After suiting up and safety instruction by the guide, embark on a 2 hours exhilarating adventure shooting through rapids (headhunter, Padas Cyclone, Cobra Rock, Roller Coaster, Jacuzzi Pools). In moments of respite, body raft down the river and soak in the tranquility of the virgin rainforest followed by lunch before returning.

WHITE WATER RAFTING – KIULU
Depart on an hour drive to the Northbound to Kiulu River. After suiting up and safety instructions by the guide embark on a 2 hours exhilarating adventure through rapids. In moments of respite, body raft down the river and soak in the tranquility of the virgin rainforest followed by lunch before returning.

MONSOPIAD CULTURAL VILLAGE
Depart southbound by van or coach to the Petagas War Memorial where the Kinabalu “Guerrilla’s” whom bravely fought World War II are remembered. Proceed on a leisure drive through small country roads and small Kadazan villagers and paddy fields on the “:Megalithic Belt” to adventure of the local hero “Monsopiad” a famed headhunter and see his trophies in the “House of Skulls”. Before returning to the city, take short stop at the St Michael church the oldest masonry church since the World War II. Opportunities to walk on “Suspension Bridge”

RUNGUS LONGHOUSE TOURS
Depart by a comb-van Northbound to Kota Belud, home of the Bajau Horseman fondly known as the Cowboys of the East and then to the northern tip of Borneo. Kudar where the Rungus tribe live in communes of long house dwellings. Opportunities to see or buy the intricate beadwork and weaving of this ethnic tribe and visit the multi door long house where tribal elders still dress in their traditional costumes. Lunch at local restaurant or packed lunch

MAMUTIK ISLAND TOUR
Tour operates at 0900hrs. Spend the day of the sun, sea and sand on an offshore coral island. Transfer 20 mins by boat from jetty to one island for a day of relaxation and explore jungle trails on your own. Swim and snorkel in crystal clear waters among coral reefs and rainbow colored fishes before returning in the afternoon. Enjoy a BBQ lunch by the beach, enjoying the breeze and scenery

ISLAND HOPPING
Transfer from Nexus resort to the Kota Kinabalu jetty. Take a boat ride for island hopping. Relax under the shady trees on the White sandy beach, swim or snorkel in the sea with vast assortment of marine life and life coral. It is a must for sea lovers. ONE of the islands will be the choice for your BBQ lunch. Catches glimpses of tropical colourful fishes swim in the clear sparkling water.

ACCESS to FACILITES and SERVICES: NOV 17 - DEC 7, 2009:

We wish to inform you that access to facilities and services at the main wing of the Nexus Resort will be restricted from November 17 to December 7, 2009 both dates inclusive.

The Borneo Spa and Nexus Golf Club will however still be available for use.

Alternative venues for meals for guests staying at our new wing, the Villas & Suites, will be made available at a separate location closer to this wing.

Guests can also take advantage of the complimentary hourly shuttle service to the Lagoon Park which is only a few minutes away. The shuttle bus will pick up and drop off guests at the main entrance to the Villas & Suites.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you of our continuous attention and assistance to ensure that all bookings made over this period will be attended to proficiently.

Thank you for your kind understanding.
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