{"id":241,"date":"2016-10-12T12:50:31","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T04:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=241"},"modified":"2022-03-04T23:44:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T15:44:46","slug":"kota-kinabalu-island-hopping-sabah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/kota-kinabalu-island-hopping-sabah\/","title":{"rendered":"Island hopping in Kota Kinabalu – Most Fun in Sabah"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In Kota Kinabalu, island hopping is one of the best and most exciting things to do. There are four islands near Kota Kinabalu that are popular day-trip destinations. These islands lie in a National Marine Park that draws thousands of visitors annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top Kota Kinabalu Islands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kota Kinabalu offers great value as far as accommodations go. Numerous 3-4 star hotels are available for low-low prices. We ended up staying at the Oceania Hotel, a big clean property, for around $30 a night. Oceania Hotel was a good fit for us with nice, clean rooms and good service from the front desk and staff. The hotel’s only downside, which is a little far from the city center, was made up for by the complimentary shuttle rides to the city which were provided by the hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If I visit Kota Kinabalu again, I will choose to spend a little more and stay in a place like the Borneo Beach Villas<\/a>. These gorgeous apartments offer seclusion and relaxation that I want from Sabah. Alternatively, more pocket-friendly options are available to backpackers and those on a budget.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n A visit to Kota Kinabalu wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the many islands surrounding the capital of Sabah. If you are a savvy traveler it is possible to plan your own excursions to the islands. To do this you will need to make your way to one of the docks that offer passenger trips. The most popular docks are located around Jesselton Point. From here you can catch ferries and speedboats to numerous nearby destinations. This is also where you Kota Kinabalu island hopping tour will likely start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want the details to be handled by a professional you can consider joining a tour offered by one of the countless travel agencies in the area. The price will vary based on how many islands you want to see in a day and will include all fees and snorkel\/life jacket rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChoosing between the hotels in Kota Kinabalu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From one island to another – to another<\/h3>\n\n\n\n