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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Ara Dinawan Island Resort

Beringgis Papar, 1, Jalan Baru, Kg. Beringgis, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Papar, my

Ara Dinawan Island Resort - main view

About the Property

Scenic Garden & Private Beach: Experience tranquility in our lush garden and unwind on the private beach area.

Family-Friendly Accommodation: Enjoy spacious family rooms, entertainment staff, and a variety of amenities suited for all ages.

Exquisite Dining & Activities: Indulge in a buffet breakfast, savor meals at the restaurant, and partake in thrilling activities like snorkeling.

Ready to escape to paradise? Book your stay at Ara Dinawan Island Resort now!

Facilities & Amenities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent54 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the exceptional staff and frequently praise the beautiful scenery.

Categories

Cleanliness7.4
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.9
Amenities6.9
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.4

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Roy ThianmyMY
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 15, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Peace and quiet

More lighting at night

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HIROYUKImyMY
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"虫刺されさえなければ最高"

9.0

人が少なくプライベート感があってよかった。静かだし、夜のボーンファイヤもロマンチックでよいと思います。そして何よりもちょっと海に入ると魚がいっぱいいるサンゴ礁で感動的です。最終日にはケーキのプレゼントもあり素晴らしいおもてなしでした。

虫に刺されまくりました。全部で30か所刺されました。虫よけをしていたにもかかわらずです。頭の髪の毛の中にまで入ってきて刺しました。そしてすごく腫れ、かゆかったです。以前泊まったときにも刺されたので気を付けていたのですがダメでした。

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KlaraatAT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 26, 2026

"Im"

5.0

Wow, this one is special in some regards. So, this is a large compound of old and beautiful trees and amidst these gardens there are a dozen glamping huts that most probably once upon a time were really nice… but somehow became really run-down (as the whole facility). Curious thing is that they still charge as if they were not. That’s why, I assume, we were the only guests during our 3 nights stay which was a bit weird - but also nice to have the beach for ourselves. Also, the staff were nice. They reacted quickly on different matters, were polite and respectful.

Worst thing first: there are construction works on the compound and nearby and they just started at 6am!!! If you think you can compensate this by napping in the afternoon (I traveled with a child): no. Because the noise continues at exactly 1pm (…). Next: they put some wooden barricades on most of the shore - there is definitely a reason for that but it just looks terrible and also takes away the beach that once was all along the compound. On the beach that still exists there are a lot of sand flies; and unfortunately only a short stretch of it is cleaned from the plastic garbage. You are forced to eat there and the food is not included in the stay - and well overpriced too! Since we were the only guests, they prepared for us instead of a buffet - which was nice but they never asked what we wanted to eat so it was kind of too much and too much meat most of the times. The tents: as said, all is pretty run down but with a little bit of fixing could be back to really nice. I enjoyed the tent atmosphere (until I was woken by construction works).

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LarsdeDE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Entspannte Insel zum Seele baumeln lassen."

8.0

Vorab wichtig: Die in den vorherigen Bewertungen kritisierte RATTENPROBLEMATIK wurde laut Aussage des Mitarbeiters vollständig BEHOBEN und wir haben in 4 Tagen nicht eine Ratte gesehen oder gehört! Wer von den vorherigen Kommentaren verunsichert ist (wie wir es waren) braucht sich Stand heute keine Sorgen machen. Super Kommunikation und Organisation des Boottransfers (unser Flug wurde verschoben, sodass wir die plamäßiges Boote nicht mehr erreichen konnten - war aber kein Problem (der außerplanmäßige Boot-Transfer war mit 330 Ringit nur etwas teuer). Super nettes Personal vor Ort und tolles Angebot an Aktivitäten (täglicher kleiner Schnorchelausflug (1h), kostenlose Kanus, Strandtennis (P.S. ans Team: kauft mehr Bälle)). Schöne ruhige Insel zum entspannen. War für uns ein super erholsamer Abschluss unserer Malaysia-Reise.

Die Insel könnte etwas aufgeräumter & gepflegter aussehen (sobald man den Strand etwas länger entlang läuft ist sehr viel angeschwemmter Müll zu entdecken - da könnte man mit einem Schleppnetz oder ähnlichem sicherlich mit relativ wenig Aufwand viel zum Gesamtbild beitragen. Die Getränkeauswahl lässt etwas zu wünschen übrig (Milch statt Milchpulver beim Kaffee , Kokusnuss, Milchshakes & Lassies and der Bar wären toll gewesen).

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ArnaudfrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2025

"Très bon séjour !"

10.0

Le personnel exceptionnel, les chambres conforts, le calme de l’île !

Les petites puces de sable mais l’hôtel ne peut rien y faire et pas si nombreuses.

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MartinaitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 31, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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Marie TheresenlNL
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 27, 2025

"Heerlijk"

9.0

Prachtige locatie. Wakker worden met uitzicht op de zee. Rif om te snorkelen voor de deur & zonsondergang van de ansichtkaarten. Staf was erg behulpzaam en vriendelijk.

Ik had nog eten in een rugzak zitten, dat was niet handig ivm dieren. Beter om in trommels of koelkast op te bergen. Anti-muggen spul hielp tegen de strandvlooien. Mijn man en kinderen hadden nergens last van. Resort had zelf ook maatregelen getroffen wat ook hielp.

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SofiaitIT
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 20, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

Amazing staff and GREAT food

A bit expensive compared to Malaysian prices

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RachelgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 19, 2025

"Beautiful turquoise water and fabulous food - updates seriously needed as amenities are tired, broken and not as adverti"

7.0

The island is stunning - the beach is gorgeous and there is turquoise blue water. The food cooked by the staff was incredible. The glamping pods were lovely and the interior well equipped for the stay.

This resort really needs some care and attention. Broken chairs, sunbeds and unfinished projects are everywhere. Everything looks like it needs an update. Staff are friendly but seem to not care about the surroundings been unfinished, tired or broken. We asked about glass bottom kayaks, turtle eco area and other pictures shown on your advertisement and all were ‘not on anymore, broken or not working’. When asked for drinks, it seemed like an inconvenience for someone to walk over to the old bar and open two beers. There were piles of old resources - volley balls, snorkels, life jackets all thrown into a room next to the bar. Move the bar to the stock cupboard of boxes and fill with a range of drinks and people will spend more on drinks, paint and update the pool room so that it looks inviting, discard of the broken beds, hide stock buildings, create and upbeat atmosphere instead of staff sitting around. It really has the potential to be incredible - with minor changes! You must seriously consider getting cats as the nightly rats in the glamping pods are unacceptable. Other guests left because rats were running through their rooms at night.

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MarikenlNL
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"Teleurstellend"

4.0

De locatie is echt mooi en het idee was goed. Het is alleen vergane glorie.

Het is vergane glorie. Faciliteiten ontbreken: geen kluis, geen kussens bij het zitje bij de tent. Ratten lopen over het terrein en in je tent. Het ontbijt is teleurstellend: pannenkoeken die op het moment per stuk worden gebakken en roti en wit niet vers brood dat op een ochtend op was.

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