Bigfin Divers, Kota Belud

Big Fin is absolutely everything that your looking for in a rustic beach resort. Spectacular scenery, excellent diving, cozy accommodation & super tasty food! It’s only a sort boat ride from the mainland- but you feel like you’re escaping to a hidden little treasure! The resort is a great place to relax read a book & nap in a hammock or if you’re sporty they provide sea kayaks and SUPs to explore the stunning coastline and surrounding islands with! I’m not a diver, but the snorkel trip was excellent & the other guests on the boat said the diving was the best they’ve done on the west coast! AND when we were there WHALE SHARKS were in the bay & someone in our group saw them 😍😍! The owners are the perfect mix of helpful, friendly and relaxed. I honestly can’t wait to go back!

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Bigfin divers and was absolutely blown away by their accomodation. The rooms were basic but very clean and comfortable. I loved being able to wake up to the sounds of the ocean and enjoy my morning coffee on the private balcony overlooking the stunning views. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were especially impressed with Cindy, our diving instructor, who had a wealth of knowledge about marine life and made the whole experience unforgettable.

The place was a hidden gem. Great staff and clean rooms. Waking up on a hill that over looks a bay...... priceless. We went there primarily to dive, but visibility was pretty average with all the rain from the weeks prior. But this resort is so much than just a place to dive.

Just spent two nights at this lovely little resort called Big Fin Divers Resort and had a great time. Most of the folks who stay there go for the diving however we just wanted a peaceful stay in a pretty setting. Our room was tastefully yet minimally decorated, with a mosquito net that kept the few pesky mosquitoes away from us. The bathrooms were attached...my favorite part...and hanging out on the hammocks on the front porch of our room we could quietly enjoy a view of Mt. Kinabalu or read a book. I did both. Also saw a beautiful sunset and had a little swim. Mostly pleasant...there was some seaweed that tickled my feet. Boo! We were provided three meals a day and the food was simple and delicious....if you would like to get away from the bustle of KK and enjoy beauty and tranquility, consider this little resort.

We spent a couple of fantastic days at BigFin late February this year. i highly recommended tis resort for the quality and friendliness of the staff. Booking was super fast and efficient thanks to the owner spouse. The dives were well organized. Diving equipment and boats are top notch and recent. The meals were simple but very good. Chef is nice, attentive to individual requests and does great chilli sauces, different every day. Rooms are confortable and very clean. Hammocks on each room deck are fun and the view on Mount Kinabalu from each room is beautiful. Dive sites are interesting and with very good diversity. Visibility was not great due to the very bad monsoon and storms this week. I was especially impressed by the professionalism of the diver masters. Great job from BigFin team. . We will go back. Cheers, Ed and his kids newly PADI certified thx to BigFin dive resort