Tawau Travel Guide

The third-largest city in Sabah, Tawau is located on Borneo’s east coast. While not as well-known and popular as other destinations in Malaysia, this is a charming place to visit with some solid things to do.

Like elsewhere in Borneo, you can expect awesome natural attractions, vibrant markets and a mix of cultures.

Tawau Hotspring
Tawau Hotspring

Below, you will find our best guides to Tawau so you can have the best time possible in this interesting destination.

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Tawau Attractions

There are some great places to visit in Tawau.  Read more about all these attractions in Tawau below.

Tawau Acommodation

There is a good range of accommodation in Tawau from good hotels to budget options and other price points in between.  Read our guide below to book the perfect Tawau hotel for your trip.

Tawau Travel

Tawau can be reached by road from Kota Kinabalu and other major destinations in Sabah. It also has an airport with connections to major cities in Malaysia. Read our detailed guides below on how to travel to Tawau.

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