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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Bigfin beach resort

Pantai Merakit Kampung Mengkabar, Kota Belud, my

Bigfin beach resort - main view

About the Property

Experience a tranquil getaway at Bigfin Beach Resort, boasting a private beach area and stunning sea views.

Breathtaking Views: Wake up to picturesque vistas of the sea and mountains from your balcony.

Exciting Activities: Dive into adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, and hiking at your disposal.

Convenient Location: Just 65 km from Kota Kinabalu, with easy access to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (70 km).

Book now for a memorable beachfront escape!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional195 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great staff and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.9
Service9.9
Location9.4
Room Quality9.4
Amenities8.4
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage8.4
Overall Experience9.9

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TerjenoNO
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2025

"Relaxing and beautiful place with close contact to the jungle."

9.0

Location is fantastic. Arriving by taxi and being picked up directly on the beach by boat. Could not be better and a contrast to busy KK.

A little bit hot at night without air condition, but I got used to it. Some small insects was found at the bathroom, but it is by the jungle :)

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Linda&marcelnlNL
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2025

"Superb"

9.0
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JacoboesES
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 16, 2025

"They must improve"

6.0

Location Workers

With this review, I want to be as fair as possible. BigFin isn't a grand resort; don't expect luxury, but it does have everything you need to enjoy a few days of tranquility. After our visit, I conclude that it's an ideal place for diving, but nothing more. The variety in the food is practically nonexistent; during the four nights we stayed, we had the same breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For the price we paid, I think it's ridiculous to eat chicken and rice every day. They don't offer snacks at night. We went snorkeling, and having done so in other parts of Malaysia, I found it expensive and not up to par. On the other hand, the staff is very polite, friendly, and helpful at all times. I hope they can improve with this review because they really do have excellent staff and facilities, but there are many details that could be improved. After spending four nights, it's not a place I would return to.

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EriknlNL
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 29, 2025

"Very good"

8.0

The location is so beautiful isolated. Wonderful!

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BarbarasiSI
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 26, 2025

"Superb"

9.0
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OlivierbeBE
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2025

"Best island-style escape found in 5 weeks across SE Asia"

10.0

-The location is unique, literally. Isolated but not too remote, with a perfect beach, surrounded by superb jungle (and its sounds) -infrastructure is in line with what can be expected for the price (reasonable). No airco and limited power, mosquito nets, fans, adequately ventilated rooms.... with superb views!!!!! (On mount K). In fact, infrastructure is adapted to the environment and that creates also the experience - food is great (and included) - staff is very nice , without exception. Love & kindness - diving is great, and other activities are possible I liked it so much that I d come to Sabah only for that place..... Congratulations to the owners for creating this environment and the experience it offers, with their team, and being able to maintain this over time.... 🙌

Nothing,

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MarinusnlNL
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2025

"a slice of paradise"

10.0

Two thumbs up. This place is so well run and maintained. All staff are so kind, helpful and reliable. There is no pressure whatsoever to book any of the tours. The staff are completely open about what they do and don't offer, so no unpleasant surprises - all is exactly as advertised. I had prepared to be pretty much cut off from the world for the 3 days of my stay, but to my pleasant surprise Wifi was solid all day in the reception area and the evening hours of power supply in the rooms easily sufficed to keep my devices charged. Assorted books and board games add to the character of the place, as do the adorable cats and, yes, the two or three monitor lizards seen around. The hammocks were comfortable and in ample supply. Beautiful and tranquil garden setting, fabulous views, awesome stretch of near-private beach with lovely fine sand. And to experience all that without any noise from road traffic? Just an unforgettable experience.

No gripes whatsoever, though I did wonder why access to the beach is barred overnight, starting from 7 or 8 pm.

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ElizabethdeDE
Verified booking
solo traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2025

"A perfect & secluded beach stay"

10.0

Absolutely everything. I can’t fault it at all. It was even better in person than in the pictures, i LOVED it and was sad to leave. I loved the staff too, learning to dive with them was incredible and im so happy to have the memories

The no electricity during the day was a little inconvenient but that’s also the fault of the government for not investing in Borneo, not the resort

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CarolyngbGB
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 28, 2025

"We should have stayed longer …"

10.0

The location was perfect - a beautiful bay in a secluded little spot . Staff were really friendly and great food ( not fancy but lovely )

Not a problem for us but steel steeps if you are a little wobbly on your feet.

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OrsolyagbGB
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 28, 2025

"Wonderful jugle stay"

10.0

Great experience, beautiful remote location and everyone was really friendly. We also did two discovery dives, which were also great.

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