Manukan Island Resort

Manukan Island Resort is situated just off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo. Manukan Island is the 2^nd biggest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (Pulau Gaya, Pulau Manukan,Pulau Mamutik, Pulau Sapi & Pulau Sulug). It is run by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges and offers an island holiday destination with comfortable lodging options. You can gain access to Manukan Island through Sabah Port Authority Jetty , Sea Quest Jetty at Pasific Sutera Jetty and etc.

Manukan island is easily reached by boat from the city of kota kinabalu from Jesselton Point (kk central ferry terminal) or from Sutera Harbour Resort Jetty (handled by Sea Quest ). I go to Manukan Island on a weekly basis and I usually take boat ride from Sutera Harbour Resort Jetty. You can arrange for a day trip to Manukan Island with the local boat operator as they have hourly boats that transfers tourists to and from Manukan island .

Manukan has good stretches of beaches on the southern shoreline. The best stretch is on the eastern tip of the island. The water is clear and is a superb spot for sea-sports, swimming, snorkeling, and seashells assortment. There are coral beds on the eastern and western reefs and vibrant coral fishes in the environs of Manukan Island. Btw,Barbecue Lunch is served at noon.

The island is well equipped with facilities like souvenir shop, restaurant, sundry shop, washroom with shower cubicles. A popular buffet lunch is run by the restaurant daily. Many outdoor tables and seats are provided free for use by the visitors. There are also a few chalets (20 units) for rental and booking can be done at the Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Wisma Sabah. Price starts from RM320 per unit.

Managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, the accommodation and restaurant facilities caters to the discerning traveler, honeymooner, families and group incentives.

From the luxurious setting of the Hilltop cabins, with ocean views and surrounded by the tropical jungle, to the Beach lodges perched near the edge of the beach and the South China Sea just beyond.

For the avid diver, the reefs at Manukan Island shimmer below crystal-clear water with beautiful corals. For those who want to enjoy the scenery, a nature trail awaits or simply laze by the long stretch of beautiful beach.

All chalets overlook the South China Sea, while spectacular sunsets colour skies. Stay overnight and lose yourself in the romance of a tropical island paradise.

Spend Your Best Time In Sabah

To get the best out of Sabah and Kota Kinabalu there are a few things that you need to consider.

The weather is hot humid weather.

There is a storm most evenings.

The food is mainly Asian food and it needs to be recognized that Asian food in Asia is very different than that in the High St in the UK and the local Chinese in Australia .  It is unlikely that you will find a meat pie and sauce, fish and chips or bangers and mash.  You will not find any pork products such as pork sausages. There are plenty of Coffee Shops around that are the same as in Australia , USA and UK .  The well known fast food outlets are also obvious.

Always carry toilet paper with you as public toilets usually do not have toilet paper.  You will also find that there is usually a small charge to use a public toilet. Also European style toilets are limited in Public toilets.  Most are squat toilets. Don’t be surprised that public toilets always seem wet; this is because they are regularly washed out. Hotels and resorts always seem to have European toilets in the Rooms and elsewhere.

Generally standards of hygiene are very high.

If out and about, always carry plenty of water.  Remember, it is hot and humid and you will dehydrate if you don’t keep up your water intake.

Finally, the best way to get the most out of Sabah and Kota Kinabalu is to expect things to be different and SMILE, SMILE and SMILE again.