Kinarut and Papar · 3-star · Kinarut, 25 minutes south of the city
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
A 25-chalet beachfront resort run since 1994 with Australian-Kadazan hospitality, a pool, a good restaurant and breakfast included, 20 minutes from the airport on the quiet coast south of the city — the small, personal alternative to the big resorts.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
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To the airport (KKIA)
20 min13 km by road
Pool
YesOutdoor pool; some sea-view rooms share a private pool
Breakfast
Included
Airport shuttle
NoneGrab or taxi, or ask us for a pickup
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Langkah Syabas sits on the beach at Kampung Laut Kinarut, about 13 km south of the airport and 30 minutes from the city centre. It has 25 chalets with verandas, from garden-view rooms to a newer row of sea-view rooms sharing their own pool, plus the main pool, a beach, the Balcony Restaurant and a wine cellar. Breakfast is included with every chalet. There's no airport transfer; Grab from KKIA is about 20 minutes. Reviews consistently praise the food and staff.
Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Rooms
25 chalets: garden-view, sea-view and premium sea-view, all with a veranda; the sea-view terrace rooms share a small private pool.
Does Langkah Syabas Beach Resort have a pool?
Yes. Outdoor pool; some sea-view rooms share a private pool
Facilities we could confirm
Parking: free
Pets not allowed
Breakfast included
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
The Balcony Restaurant for breakfast, international and Asian meals, plus two bars and a wine cellar.
How far is Langkah Syabas Beach Resort from the airport?
About 20 minutes by car (13 km), depending on traffic. Grab and taxis are easy at KKIA, or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Is Langkah Syabas good for families?
Yes. It's small, the pool and beach are steps from the chalets, and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is ten minutes away. We can add the park and a Kinabalu day trip to the booking.
Does it have an airport shuttle?
No. Use Grab or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Can I book Langkah Syabas Beach Resort through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
