Tiga Papan

Hibiscus Beach

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#32 out of 40
in Sabah

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Hibiscus Beach is located on the South China Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 32th place out of 40 beaches in the Sabah region 134.8 km away from its center, the city of Kota Kinabalu. It is one of the beaches of Bangau settlement, just 5.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Hibiscus Beach shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kalampunian Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Hibiscus Beach (Sabah) is located outside the Bangau settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Hibiscus Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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General features

ownership
- Entrance for hotel guests only
- Private hotel beach
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Teluk tole tole• 13 min walk
南中国海与苏绿海的分...• 3.9km
The Tip of Borneo• 3.9km
Pusat Rekreasi Keret...• 4.2km

Transport

KUD• 14.1km

Localities

Bangau• 5.4km
Kota Kinabalu• 134.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Hibiscus Beach?

The coastline of Hibiscus Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Hibiscus Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hibiscus Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Hibiscus Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Hibiscus Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Hibiscus Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Hibiscus Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Hibiscus Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Hibiscus Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hibiscus Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hibiscus Beach.

How far is the Hibiscus Beach from parking?

The Hibiscus Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Hibiscus Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Hibiscus Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Teluk tole tole located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hibiscus Beach (Sabah) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hibiscus Beach (Sabah) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.