Location. The Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is located on the northwest coast of Borneo, 30 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu City in Malaysia. The resort stretches along 3,335 acres on the Karambunai Peninsula.
Hotel Features. This resort rests within natural and landscaped surroundings where Karambunai Beach unites with the South China Sea. Eight restaurants and bars serve Malaysian, Mediterranean, Asian and international dishes. Splashes Pool Bar specializes in margaritas served poolside, while Darlin' Darlin' Entertainment Club hosts live bands and DJ performances. Function space includes 11 rooms including a grand ballroom that accommodates up to 1,500 people. Recreational amenities feature three freeform outdoor pools and a spa tub. A fitness center offers cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, and the services of personal trainers. Tennis courts are illuminated after dusk and squash courts are open from early morning until mid-evening. The resort boasts a Ronald Fream-designed championship 18-hole golf course. Nexie Club hosts supervised indoor games and outdoor activities for children ages 4 to 11. Property conveniences include babysitting referrals, complimentary shuttle service into the city and a shopping arcade.

Guestrooms. The resort offers 485 guestrooms with furnished balconies overlooking the South China Sea or the manicured golf course and million-year-old rainforest. All accommodations are decorated in subtle earth tones. Guestrooms are equipped with satellite television and complimentary high-speed Internet access for a fee. Rooms include electronic in-room safes and bedside light and alarm panels. Coffeemakers are provided. Modern bathrooms contain slippers and cotton kimonos known as yukata.

Expert Tip. Located near the resort on the edge of Karambuani Peninsula, Lagoon Park is a water-sport recreation area that offers water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking, river cruises and sport fishing. The park rents a wide range of water-sport equipment. Nexus Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai provides complimentary hourly shuttle service to the park.

The Main Wing will be under renovation November 17 - December 7, 2009. Meals will be served at alternative dining venues near the Main Wing.