How about Charillat Resort Sabah?

The facilities are great and the scenery is great, but it's too far from Kota Kinabalu. It's no problem to stay in a hotel for a pure holiday. After eating and shopping, there is more money for taking a taxi. Besides, if you apply for local tours such as Mermaid Island, Mangroves and Fireflies, that hotel does not include transportation. In addition, the pier to Tengku is also in Kota Kinabalu, so everyone needs to spend time on the road. If you like to eat out, you might as well live in Kota Kinabalu, such as Beauty Hall ~ Of course, if you are a Shangri-La fan, Shangri-La in Aru, Tan Jun can be closer to the city, and the sunset is the most beautiful in the world ~