Telipok accommodation from AU$50

If you're ok with spending a few nights 11 kilometres outside of the middle of the city, look into the suburb of Menggatal. This area has 6 hotels available, such as The Klagan Regency and Grand Borneo Hotel.

For more options, look at the Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa and the Gayana Eco Resort. They are 20 kilometres and 19 kilometres respectively from the main center. Some more alternatives are the Gaya Island Resort, 19 kilometres away, and the Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, 25 kilometres.

Attractions and Hotels Near Telipok

Once you've checked out Telipok, why not visit the other attractions to be found in Sabah? Take a look at the nature museums and open-air markets. Outdoorsy types could also take in the region's rural landscapes, beaches and forests. Or spend some time mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

If you want to check out some close by localities, try Karambunai and Kampong Gaya. Travel 11 kilometres to the west of Telipok and you'll discover Karambunai. Alternatively, Kampong Gaya is 19 kilometres to the southwest. Hotels in Karambunai include the Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and Borneo Beach Villas. The Magellan Sutera Resort and The Pacific Sutera Hotel are some of the ones in Kampong Gaya.

If sport rocks your world, get moving to Likas Stadium. It's to the southwest of Telipok. Sleep near the action at the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu or the Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

If you are transiting into or out of Kota Kinabalu International Airport and plan to stay nearby, check out the latest deals at the Oceania Hotel or The Crown Borneo Hotel.