Nusakuya Resort

🚫 BAD EXPERIENCE – AVOID THIS RESORT 🚫 Stayed for 2 nights, 3 days in August 2025 for a friend’s birthday. This was supposed to be special — it turned into a string of problems. 1️⃣ Ferry Fiasco Promised ferry at 12:30 pm. On arrival, WhatsApp message claimed “low tide” delayed it to 1:30 pm. By 2 pm, found out the real reason — ferry had broken down. Replacement only came at 3 pm. Half a day gone before reaching the resort. 2️⃣ Injury Before Unpacking Room toilet water not working — no shower. Friend tried to use sea stairs, got a deep cut from broken barnacles/shells. We requested a ferry to the mainland for an immediate tetanus injection, but the hotel said they had to arrange directly with the travel agent we booked through - and that agent will then arrange for the ferry. The ferry came 2 hours later. Friend had fever after and couldn’t swim rest of trip. 3️⃣ Rooms & Facilities – Poor • “Smart” TV with no Wi-Fi, can’t use USB, built-in movies don’t work. • Dirty toilets, low water pressure, pumps only run 6–10 am & 3–7 pm. Outside these times, flush multiple times or use a pail. • Frequent power cuts day and night — resort runs on a generator. 4️⃣ Food – Terrible Worst resort food I’ve had in Sabah. Mostly fish, crab, vegetables, occasional clams. Eggs at dinner? Extra RM2. Crabs small, uncleaned, badly cooked. Bought fresh seafood from local Bajau fishermen — kitchen still ruined it. A group of Chinese tourists bought two lobsters, ate one, left the other untouched. On second night, two of us got mild food poisoning right after dinner. 5️⃣ Ferry Back Left on time, but engine failed mid-way. 30–40 min trip became 75 minutes. Staff were friendly (8/10), but physical resort only 3/10. Unsafe, uncomfortable, and not worth the money.

Pleasant overnight escape at Nusa Kuya Resort with a group of four, and we truly made the most of it! From snorkeling in the clear waters to enjoying the buffet, belting out songs at karaoke, and watching the turtles—it was a full, fun itinerary. Every activity felt worth it, and the friendly, accommodating staff made the experience even better. Definitely a memorable short getaway!