Ara Dinawan Island Resort
Beringgis Papar, 1, Jalan Baru, Kg. Beringgis, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 89500 Papar, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Ara Dinawan Island Resort
Ara Dinawan Island Resort has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and restaurant in Papar. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features entertainment staff and a concierge service. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Guest rooms at the resort are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Ara Dinawan Island Resort. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Papar, like snorkelling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Dennis
Germany“The Tent was amazing!! The employees very friendly and the food was amazing!! Beach view”
Marta
Poland“Tents are well equipped and AC works good enough if you set it right (electricity available in tents 02.30 pm to 08.40 am. Food is good enough, however quality and serving hours depend strongly on day tour groups - I didn’t like it. Best part is...”- David
Sweden“Nice location. Many possible activities. Good food. They arranged a private boat for us to meet our schedule at a very reasonable cost.” - Danila
Malaysia“Everything was perfect during my stay! The surrounding is very peaceful, away from the city life. I love everything about the resort, from the accommodation, the facilities, the activities provided, the friendly staffs, the FOOD, and of course the...” - David
United Kingdom“we did not know that this was a glamping island BUT the facilities were very good. Air con / shower /loo / wash basin were within our tent . lots of space for double bed, hanging rails and storage too. Quite civilised!! The staff ,especially Max...” 
Gan Malaysia“Nice island and they have activities on the island. Very enjoyable stay and the bed is so comfortable. Recommended who wish to get away from busy city life. Also the room is equipped with fire extinguisher which is plus point for safety reason.”- Guit Malaysia“Good boat transfer and all meals are reasonably delicious. Not crowded, can enjoy peaceful evening beach environment. Sunset was beautiful.”
Sam
Singapore“The staff were very friendly and helpful. They checked in with us regularly to invite us to the bonfire, to see the sunset, to see what activities we wanted to do, like snorkelling. They were helpful without being intrusive. The food was fantastic...”- Pei-yun
Taiwan“The room was very nice, like a tent but everything you need were inside. Meals were well prepared, cooked by staffs just before meal time. We saw lots of different fishes when snorkeling, and even saw a hornbill on the tree-top outside our tent. ...” - Jake United Kingdom“We booked this as a couple seeking a less touristy and cheaper island stay near Kota Kinabalu. The island is best after the day trip visitors have left (around 2pm). After this point there are less than 20 people left on the island. The staff...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi can you put an extra bed in the room for a 16yr old child?
Yes, but an extra bed is chargeable at RM 250 per day. This price is inclusive of fullboard meals and activities (boat and shore snorkeling, kayaking,..Answered on 24 February 2024Hello Can you arrange activities like Scuba-diving, or snorkeling? Best regards Brais Lorenzo
Boat & Shore Snorkeling are included in our overnight packages and Scuba Diving packages are available. Contact our team directly for more information!Answered on 16 June 2022Hi, May I know how do I get to the resort? Where is the jetty?
Good Morning and thank you for your message! Our Guests depart the Jetty from the Beringgis Seafood Restaurant in Kinarut, kindly refer to the below a..Answered on 13 December 2021are the transport to the island and back to dock included? As well as for the activities and Hi-Tea?
All our programs are ex-Jetty. You will need to make your way to the jetty to meet our crew for your boat departure. Yes, our day trip programs includ..Answered on 17 March 2023Hi what’s the boat transfer time? city > resort and resort > city We want to make sure we can make it for our flight on the check out day, thanks!
Hi, Our jetty located at Beringgis Seafood Restaurant, Kinarut. FYI, our boat will depart at 9AM. Kindly arrived at the jetty by 8.45am or 2nd trip o..Answered on 5 September 2023Hallo! Can transport be arranged from and back to the airport from the resort? Also, is it possible to have tofu for some meals?
Hi! Yes, we can arrange transfers with additional cost. We would be able to advise other alternative to get to our jetty as well. No problem for tofu ..Answered on 17 March 2023- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Ara Dinawan Restaurant
- CuisineMalaysian • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan
Resort facilities of Ara Dinawan Island ResortGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Sea view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Patio
- Balcony
- Garden
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkelling
- DivingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Karaoke
- Seating Area
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle service
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Public Bath
- English
- Malay
House rulesAra Dinawan Island Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ara Dinawan Island Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.
FAQs about Ara Dinawan Island Resort
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Guests staying at Ara Dinawan Island Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Ara Dinawan Island Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Ara Dinawan Restaurant
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Room options at Ara Dinawan Island Resort include:
- Tent
- Double
- Family
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Yes, Ara Dinawan Island Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Ara Dinawan Island Resort is 8.7 miles from the centre of Papar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Ara Dinawan Island Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Karaoke
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Entertainment staff
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on site
- Public Bath
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Check-in at Ara Dinawan Island Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Ara Dinawan Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
