Vacation rentals in Kampong Mantanani

A beautiful and remote spot. Very peaceful. Lovely chalet with great views and a delicious breakfast. There is a beach cafe (secret cafe) 10 mins walk down the beach which serves nice food and does a great bbq.

A near perfect place if you're looking for a relaxing, phenomenal location at Kudat, Sabah. The location is right exactly at the tip of Borneo, which is an excellent location to capture the ambience, be it sunrise, sunset, milky way, you name it, as it's just a single step out of the room. The room is nice enough for 3 pax and it's well organized just as displayed in the picture. The only complaint I have is the operating hour of the restaurant is a bit too short given that it's closing at 8:30pm, and there's an unexplainable electric blackout that happens rarely. In conclusion, it was a pleasant stay and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a temporary escape from the city to the beach. (P/S: the road around the area is extremely jolting so I highly recommend you to look for an SUV for a safer drive in Kudat. Cheers!)

Its brand new hotel in Kota Marudu. Room was clean, bed super comfort, quiet sorrounding esoecially at night, complete with amneties, and strategically located as well. We enjoyed our stay here in Marudu Inn Hotel.

Suryani is a wonderful host, and we had a pleasant stay at her place.

We had an amazing time here! Before Arrival Our relaxing vacation started when we booked our bungalow at Sea Dragon Adventures - AB sent us a detailed “Almost everything you need to know” packet - an informative packet with everything you need to know about the stay there (over 1500 words on getting to the Airbnb from Kota Kinabalu airport, to items to bring, and things to). In addition, AB’s clear and quick responses to our questions were very helpful while we planned our KK trip. We arrived at the Airbnb with no worries about our stay. During Our Stay It is very difficult to explain the experience we had at the Sea Dragon Adventures because quite literally, words do no justice in conveying how much we enjoyed our 4D3N. But I will try. Location - everyday was a photoshoot day First off, the location is perfect. It is 5-10 min boat ride off a coast(only way to get there) therefore the Airbnb gives off a secluded private beach vibe (which is true - there are currently only two SDA bungalows on the location). EVERY PART OF THE AIRBNB IS PICTURESQUE- the bungalow, beach with clear water, Santai Café, hammock at the beach - we especially loved seeing the exceptional sunsets that showed different colors every day. On our first day, when there was little cloud, we could clearly see the sun setting. On our second day, sky was filled with cloud during sunset hours and the entire sky turned pink reflecting all the sun lights. On our third day, we could see the sun beaming orange lasers through the clouds. I have seen many beautiful sunsets but these have been one of my favorites. Activities - so little time With Sea Dragon Adventures being on a remote island, we initially thought 3 nights there would be enough to enjoy but we couldn’t have been more wrong. Like people have mentioned in their reviews, there is so many things to do as there are beach and jungle. You can spend a day doing a short hike up the jungle located at the back of the bungalow, SUP-ing to the Snake Island (about 1km one way), getting tanned at the beach, chilling/reading at the hammock by the beach, hanging out with the dogs and cats that are very playful. As most areas being off the grid (there are some areas where you can get signal but we recommend putting away your phone during your stay) we thought time would pass by slowly but on the last day of our stay, we regretted not doing more days there (hint, hint). Stay/Hospitability - home away from home Every meal was home cooked and delicious. The meals included local Malaysian and Western dishes ranging from French toast to a big seafood BBQ. We devoured them. But what makes this Airbnb remarkable are the hosts Martini and AB - the warmest hospitality and the wealth of knowledge they have! As mentioned above, we were fully prepared for our stay at Sea Dragon Adventures thanks to the very very detailed packet even though it was our first Airbnb experience. Once we were on location, Martini was there to help us with everything. She was very helpful in planning our spontaneous trip giving us tips and arranging our rides to the Kawa Kawa river cruise. Also, when we had a minor problem with shower (which can happen in any location) it was immediately fixed, which shows how attentive she is to guests’ needs. We enjoyed hearing Martini and AB’s stories as they themselves have been and are travelers. So in a nutshell, Sea Dragon Adventures is an extraordinary Airbnb, hosted by Martini and AB, travelers themselves who know what guests look for in an exceptional vacation. I would 100% recommend to friends and family and to people who are looking for a relaxing, active and private place looking to spend some serene time. I can see the place being suitable for couples, friends, and families. Thank you Martini and AB for an amazing time! We hope to return soon :)

We had the whole house and pool to ourselves. The most striking was the extremely large rooms, common areas, kitchen. There were very few mosquitoes. The kitchen was well equipped

Loved my stay here! Set your expectations before coming here. Reaching this beach isn’t the easiest—roads in Sabah can be rough, with gravel surfaces or stretches under maintenance. Take your time and enjoy the journey. The area is surrounded by nature, so be prepared for the natural elements—expect bugs, sandflies and other insects. Insect repellent is highly recommended. You may encounter a few imperfections during your stay, but the host was very responsive and proactive in resolving issues. That said, once you open your window and take in the view of the serene, crowd-free beach, those minor inconveniences quickly fade away. I hope you’re luckier than I was and catch a sunset without clouds or a clear night sky full of stars. If possible, bring a rubbish bag to help clean the beach. I suggest heading into Kudat town (about 30 minutes away) for dinner—better value there. Just be aware that the roads are very dark at night, so it’s worth renting a car with LED or xenon lights.