Weekends in Kota Kinabalu

Things to do & places to go

It’s easy to feel frustrated when leisure travels are restricted amid Covid-19 pandemic. But don’t let that discourage you because Sabah has a lot to offer. That is why we had 4.2 million tourist arrivals in 2019!

Fill up your weekend or public holiday with these amazing places to visit in Kota Kinabalu and its surrounding. 

Aru Aru Spa, Kota Kinabalu

Can’t decide the perfect activity for a girls day out during the weekend? Head to Aru Aru Spa for an amazing body massage packaged in affordable deals. Invigorate and recharge yourself for a full power woman in action the coming week! Body massage and hot stone therapy is known to  help reduce muscle tension, stress and promotes relaxation.

Starting from RM68, Aru Aru Spa includes a free sauna for this package. An amazing value for your money!  Terms & conditions apply. Photo and deals by Aru Aru Spa.

Starting from RM68, Aru Aru Spa includes a free sauna for this package. An amazing value for your money!  Terms & conditions apply. Photo and deals by Aru Aru Spa.

Aru Aru Spa is located at A-G-14, Ground Floor, Block A, Warisan Square. Terms & conditions apply. Photo and deals by Aru Aru Spa.

Aru Aru Spa is located at A-G-14, Ground Floor, Block A, Warisan Square. Terms & conditions apply. Photo and deals by Aru Aru Spa.

Kota Kinabalu City Cycling Tour

Tour kk city riding on two wheels if you are seeking for a quick fix to reset a hectic week. With only RM45 per pax during the promotion, it is an affordable weekend activity making it great for a group of coworkers, students, friends and family. 

Click here for booking details and contact.

A cycling guide will be included and bike around Kota Kinabalu's popular spots and historical places, including handicraft market, wet market, Atkinson Clock Tower, Signal Hill and more. Photo and deals by Sabah Tourism Board.

A cycling guide will be included and bike around Kota Kinabalu's popular spots and historical places, including handicraft market, wet market, Atkinson Clock Tower, Signal Hill and more. Photo and deals by Sabah Tourism Board.

KK Yacht

Finding a venue option packed with exciting activities to organise a cruise party cruise with friends and family, corporate team bonding session or a romantic proposal? Include KK Yacht Charter in your list.

KK Yacht is running its September 2020 promotion package now. Check your desired date availability and lock it before someone else does! Photo and deals by KK Yacht.

KK Yacht is running its September 2020 promotion package now. Check your desired date availability and lock it before someone else does! Photo and deals by KK Yacht.

Includes an inflatable party pool, floating trampoline and karaoke room!

Includes an inflatable party pool, floating trampoline and karaoke room!

Hungarian Food by Chili Vanilla, Kota Kinabalu

Head to Chilli Vanilla when you are not sure where to dine for your next weekend date. Operated by a Hungarian lady named Szilvie for 9 years, Chilli Vanilla is located at Jalan Haji Sama opposite Wisma Merdeka, KK. The small shop is big on dishes packed with authentic Hungarian flavors and serves no pork in all their menus.

Chilli Vanilla is a small-scale shop yet full of character. Their doors are open from Monday to Sunday, 11:30a.m. - 10:00p.m. Photo by Property Hunter.

Chilli Vanilla is a small-scale shop yet full of character. Their doors are open from Monday to Sunday, 11:30a.m. - 10:00p.m. Photo by Property Hunter.

All ingredients are freshly sourced and dishes are made from scratch. Photo by Property Hunter.

All ingredients are freshly sourced and dishes are made from scratch. Photo by Property Hunter.

Momogun Leisure Village, Penampang

Momogun Leisure Village is only 42 minutes aways from Kota Kinabalu city centre, offering a dining experience you can’t get elsewhere! Momogun Leisure Village is great for parents who want to introduce nature, local culture and ethics to their young children. Visitors get to enjoy Sabahan local delicacies and exotic fruits in a gentle flowing river surrounded by lush greeneries.

Enjoy a buy 1 free 1 package at only RM60 from TYH Borneo by the end of September. Photo and deals by TYH Borneo.

Enjoy a buy 1 free 1 package at only RM60 from TYH Borneo by the end of September. Photo and deals by TYH Borneo.

Your dining comfort won’t be compromised with proper seats and tables provided here in Momogun Leisure Village.  Photo source: SabahTravel.com

Your dining comfort won’t be compromised with proper seats and tables provided here in Momogun Leisure Village.  Photo source: SabahTravel.com

Immerse yourself in the relaxing sound of flowing water accompanied by rustling leaves and chirping birds. Photo source: SabahTravel.com

Immerse yourself in the relaxing sound of flowing water accompanied by rustling leaves and chirping birds. Photo source: SabahTravel.com

Unique experience easily creates the most cherished memories with friends and family. Photo source: 1Sabah

Unique experience easily creates the most cherished memories with friends and family. Photo source: 1Sabah

Spartan Safari Camp by Wavehunters Asia, Tuaran

Wavehunters Asia launched their adventurous September Spartan Safari Camp hosted in Kg. Serusup, Tuaran. Priced at only RM180 per pax, this one night stay package could be worth up to RM400 or more. Such a steal! September Spartan Safari Camp is perfect for adventurous group of people who want to take a break from the city and immerse themselves in nature.

All activities by Wavehunters Asia are SOP compliant according to the recommendations by Malaysia's Ministry of Health. Photo and deals by Wavehunterasia.

All activities by Wavehunters Asia are SOP compliant according to the recommendations by Malaysia's Ministry of Health. Photo and deals by Wavehunterasia.

Wavehunters Asia provides an international brand of kayak and safety equipment for their customers. Photo source: Sesat in Malaysia

Wavehunters Asia provides an international brand of kayak and safety equipment for their customers. Photo source: Sesat in Malaysia

Enjoy gazing at the sun rising behind Mount Kinabalu while kayaking at Aru Bay, Kampung Serusup. Photo source: Sesat in Malaysia

Enjoy gazing at the sun rising behind Mount Kinabalu while kayaking at Aru Bay, Kampung Serusup. Photo source: Sesat in Malaysia

Kundasang Aquafarm, Mesilau

Visit the Kundasang Aquafarm Mesilau when you happen to have a staycation at Kundasang. The green house farm is owned by a young entrepreneur Azizul Julirim who avidly continues his parents legacy in farming while looking for a sustainable way to grow crops. 

Kundasang Aquafarm is using a unique aquaponic planting system, a merge of aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing crops in water without soil) into one integrated system. How revolutionary! Entrance fee is RM2 each person and kids below 3 years old get to enter for free.

Choose and freshly pluck your favorite vegetable ranging from red coral, green coral, butterhead lettuce, cherry tomatoes and bak choy. Video by Property Hunter.

Choose and freshly pluck your favorite vegetable ranging from red coral, green coral, butterhead lettuce, cherry tomatoes and bak choy. Video by Property Hunter.

All plants are grown organically in a greenhouse. A large green coral lettuce sells at only RM4 each. Photo by Property Hunter.

All plants are grown organically in a greenhouse. A large green coral lettuce sells at only RM4 each. Photo by Property Hunter.

Kundasang Aquafarm also practices vertical planting to save space. It is also a perfect photo op. Photo by Property Hunter.

Kundasang Aquafarm also practices vertical planting to save space. It is also a perfect photo op. Photo by Property Hunter.

Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort

Got your trip to Maldives cancelled this year and have extra off-days? Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort is an excellent alternative for a peaceful cottage surrounded by the clear Emerald sea, cool breeze and sunset like Maldives. From RM1,600 per person, you'll get a stay at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort, full board meals, airport transfers, boat transfer and light refreshments. 

Rated in the top 10 Dive Sites in the world, licensed divers can experience Sipadan world class Malaysian dive site with astounding scenes such as:

  • School of baraccudas in a tornado-like formation.
  • Mating hawksbill and greenback turtles.
  • Big-eye trevally in vortex-like formation.
  • Pelagics such as manta rays, eagle rays, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks and whale sharks.

Sipadan dive sites visit by divers are subject to approval for Sipadan Dive Permits from Sabah Parks. Photo and deals by SabahTravel.com.

Sipadan dive sites visit by divers are subject to approval for Sipadan Dive Permits from Sabah Parks. Photo and deals by SabahTravel.com.

Click in SabahTravel.com for tour booking. Photo source: SabahTravel.com.

Click in SabahTravel.com for tour booking. Photo source: SabahTravel.com.

Rent a full snorkelling equipment and be awe struck by the healthy coral and a variety of life it hosts. Photo and deals by SabahTravel.com.

Rent a full snorkelling equipment and be awe struck by the healthy coral and a variety of life it hosts. Photo and deals by SabahTravel.com.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Take a staycation right without leaving the city with these 3 packages:

  • Follow The Flow – unlimited non-alcoholic beverages for 2 hours for 2 persons by our infamous infinity pool with room package
  • Marriott Bonvoy members offer – For members and above, discounted rates when they book by 30 September 2020 for stays through 30 June 2021
  • Elite Members offer – For Platinum members above,  extra discounted rates when they book by 30 September 2020 for stays through to 31 March 2021

For Food and Beverage, Marriott Kota Kinabalu is offering the following promotions:

  • A re-opening ongoing promotion until further notice priced at RM15nett only at our rooftop, daily from 3pm till late. You may refer to the link for the menu - https://bit.ly/2CXUfA9
  • Power Lunch – set meals from RM19.90nett above, daily from 12pm – 3pm at Kitchen@8.

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