The Beachaven Chalets, Kota Belud - Kota Belud, Sabah

Scrabblekings

The chalets are a total break from the world. Situated on a small beach with stunning views out to sea, we felt lucky to have spent three days here. ||There is no WiFi, there is very little phone signal and electricity is limited to a small amount of solar panels, so bring power banks if you want to keep your stuff charged. Alternatively, just turn it all off, you don't need it here. ||The owners are incredibly welcoming and kind. When you arrive, they collect you in a small boat and we got pretty wet getting there because it was windy, but it all felt part of the experience. ||The rooms were basic, but extremely clean and comfortable. The outdoor bathroom was really good.||Food was exceptional and plentiful. They were also very good at catering for one of our party who was vegetarian. ||We also managed some excellent diving with big fin divers who were based just up the coast. ||I cannot recommend this place enough. It was three days of isolation and relaxation.

Fly L.

We stayed 4 nights, the hut was very tiny, just the space for a double bed, with no room for even a small backpack, (you have to store it under the bed) there is no electricity, there is a small PV generator on each hut but the battery was not working, so after 10 minutes with light on the battery went fully discharged, the climate is very hot and wet and with fan not working it was impossible to sleep. The food was exactly the same every day, better to eat at the big fin divers resort on the close beach, is cheaper cleaner and offer more choices of food. No phone available you have sometimes line only if you stay with feet on the sea towards the village.

katjan356

It is beautiful but bear in mind that this place has no electricity and not much comfort, if it rains one has limited space to dry the clothes and towels. There are many dogs and cats on the property, some dogs bark all night long. ||If you enjoy the "Robinson Crusoe", this is the perfect spot for you. Snorkelling is not overwhelming but there are some colourful fish. It's a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle from the city, to unwind and relax and read many books. The food was good, although a bit pricey for Malayan standards.

Manon G.

Wij hebben hier hele fijne dagen gehad! Even helemaal niks, direct aan het strand en een geweldig uitzicht. Lief personeel! Onze kinderen hebben hier ook een geweldige tijd gehad (zwemmen, spelen in het zand, krabben, hermietkreeften zoeken etc. even echt met elkaar.

Ja de elektriciteit is soms snel op, handig om hoofdlampjes bij je te hebben.

Mario J.

Heerlijke plek als je van rust houdt. Er is weinig te beleven, maar de plek is mooi en het personeel is aardig.
De kinderen hebben heerlijk in het zand gespeeld en bij rustig water kan je er goed snorkelen.
Het eten is goed en lekker, maar wel eenzijdig.

Prijzen zijn wel vrij fors.

Al met al hebben wij heerlijke dagen gehad (gezin met 2 kinderen).

Gatto C.

On a wild beach, that can be reached only by boat, 3 very small cottages, the electric power run on solar, but actually it never worked, of course no AC, we had light just for few minutes every evening and the fan didn't work so the cottages became really hot and was impossible to sleep. No phone line, no WIFI, no plugs to recharge the phones.

Kerstin H.

Kleines Paradies zum Abschalten!

Der schöne, abgelegene Strand ist nur per kurzer Bootsfahrt erreichbar. Mit nur drei Hütten ist man meist allein – abgesehen von zwei sehr herzlichen Jungs und süßen Hunden. Wir wurden den ganzen Tag verwöhnt, das Essen war köstlich und die Portionen mehr als großzügig.

Die Hütte war sauber und gepflegt. Mit dem Kajak kann man problemlos zur nahegelegenen Insel zum Schnorcheln.

Einen guten Handyempfang gibt es an bestimmten Stellen am Strand. Der Besitzer war jederzeit per WhatsApp erreichbar und hat alles super organisiert.

Einziger Minuspunkt: Der Strom fällt gegen 22:00Uhr aus, sodass der Ventilator nicht läuft – nachts wird es dadurch sehr warm.

Andrei B.

Just spent nights here . What a fantastic place ! And the staff so friendly and helpful . Was there with my gf . Just the two of us the whole beach . Breakfast and dinner are so so so tasty. Didn’t have lunch but I’m thinking that’s great too .
Definitely one of the best places I have ever been.
Peace , sunsets , amazing food and amazing people . Snorkel is free of charge .
Just make sure you bring mosquito repellent that’s all 🙏🏽
Would definitely try and go back before we leave Borneo !