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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is a resort destination wedding venue in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, hosting 650 at dinner and 1,400 at the ceremony.

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Kota KinabaluSabah, Malaysia

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai sits on the coast outside Kota Kinabalu with direct beach access, gardens, sea views and mountain views across the grounds.

Guests
650 at dinner1,400 at the ceremony
Rooms
485 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
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About the venue

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai sits on the coast outside Kota Kinabalu with direct beach access, gardens, sea views and mountain views across the grounds.

With 485 rooms, a ballroom and additional meeting and banquet space, the resort can seat up to 650 guests for a plated dinner, host up to 1,000 standing, and arrange ceremony seating for as many as 1,400.

Ceremonies can be held outdoors, while receptions work indoors or out, supported by in-house catering, a private chef, an on-site bar and dance space.

An on-site coordinator works with couples on the details, and wedding pricing is quoted per head in MYR with rooms and breakfast included.

  • 485 rooms, from Ocean Deluxe and Borneo Garden rooms to the Nexus Family Room sleeping up to 6
  • Ballroom plus meeting and banquet space; seated dining for 650, standing receptions for 1,000
  • Direct beach access with sea and mountain views, plus gardens and a pool
  • Outdoor ceremonies and both indoor and outdoor receptions, with dedicated dance space

Short answers

How many guests does Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai hold?
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai holds 650 at dinner and 1,400 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Yes. 485 rooms.
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How do guests get to Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai?
Fly into BKI.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
650 guests
Standing reception
1,000 guests
Ceremony, seated
1,400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
485 rooms
Room types
19 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the resort hold?
Ceremony seating is available for up to 1,400 guests, seated dining for up to 650, and standing receptions for up to 1,000.
Can we marry outdoors on the beach?
Yes. The resort has direct beach access and hosts outdoor ceremonies, with receptions possible either indoors or outdoors.
How is wedding pricing structured?
Pricing is quoted per head in Malaysian Ringgit (MYR), and packages include rooms and breakfast. Full details are published at https://nexusresort.com/en/wedding/.
Can we bring our own wine or spirits?
Yes, corkage is allowed. There is also an on-site bar and in-house catering, including a private chef.
Is there someone at the resort to help plan the event?
Yes, there is an on-site coordinator. You can reach the resort at +60 88-480 888 or info@nexusresort.com.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 650 guests

    “| Buntunggan Grand Ballroom | 30 x 40 | 1000 | 1400 | 650 | 700 | 210 |”
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  • Standing reception: 1,000 guests

    “| Buntunggan Grand Ballroom | 30 x 40 | 1000 | 1400 | 650 | 700 | 210 |”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Ceremony, seated: 1,400 guests

    “| Buntunggan Grand Ballroom | 30 x 40 | 1000 | 1400 | 650 | 700 | 210 |”
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  • Rooms: 485 rooms

    “Located just 28km from the city and 38km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Nexus Resort Karambunai is set amidst 3,335 acres of natural and landscaped surroundings creating the perfect background for all 485 well-appointed guestrooms, suites and luxury villas.”
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  • Room types: 19 listed

    “Suite”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Tie the knot on our pristine white sandy beach with a picturesque backdrop of the ocean that offers a mesmerizing paradise setting together with its remarkable luxury resort services that make weddings here momentous and moving.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “It also offers exceptional catering services with innovative concepts and presentation for all its events and functions held both in resort and anywhere in Kota Kinabalu.”
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  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “Corkage waiver for Two cartons beer or Three bottles of hard liquor/ wine”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The award-winning 18-hole championship golf course and exclusive Borneo Spa complement the superb facilities of this magnificent resort which boasts eight restaurants and bars and an almost endless array of leisure and recreational activities.”
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  • Private chef: Yes

    “For a memorable dining experience, whether it’s a candlelit dinner in a private cabana on the beach or a barbeque attended by your personal chef in your private villa, our culinary team will ensure a customised experience based on your desire.”
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  • Included: Rooms and breakfast

    “• Complimentary Two(2) night stay at Bridal Suite with breakfast, fruit basket and flowers”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “The resort offers special room rates for wedding guests and has ample on-site parking, so the celebration, accommodation and parking are all in one place, about 30 minutes north of Kota Kinabalu.”
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  • Event spaces: Ballroom and banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Fresh floral arch at ballroom entrance”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Exclusive use of Outdoor Garden venue dinner”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “- Dance floor”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Make the most of your getaway at the pool of Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Renowned as Kota Kinabalu’s wedding venue, Nexus Weddings has played host to numerous weddings with our signature white sandy beach, and the South China Sea as a backdrop for the ultimate journey of a lifetime.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Exclusive use of the hotel beach front or garden venues”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Nestled between the million-year-old rainforest and the South China Sea, golfers can enjoy the breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and the white sandy beach of Karambunai.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated on-site wedding planner”
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