Tawau, Malaysia, is a major importer of seafood and cocoa beans, and visitors often take tours through its marinas and farms. This city is on the western end of Malaysia's Sabah region, located on the shores of the Celebes Sea. Tourists have access to hotels in Tawau's downtown area, within walking distance of streetside seafood vendors. These hotels are also within 30 minutes of Bukit Gemok, a hill with hiking trails and climbing areas.
Situated in northern Tawau, the Promenade Hotel is a 16-story building, making it the tallest hotel in the city. This full-service hotel provides a fitness center and on-site restaurant, Cafe Se7en. This cafe is on the hotel's seventh floor, offering views of downtown Tawau from its outdoor terrace. The hotel also has the Fun Pub, a bar area with live acoustic music entertainment throughout the week. Some of the 180 rooms are suites with living rooms and dining areas. The hotel is a five-minute drive from restaurants and shops in downtown Tawau. Tawau Hills National Park, a 30-minute drive from the hotel, features hiking paths, waterfalls and picnicking areas.
King Park Hotel is set in the heart of Tawau's central business district, within walking distance of Asian restaurants on the Jalan Haji Karim thoroughfare; these restaurants include the Keningau Bakery and Maiju Seafood. The hotel is also a 10-minute walk from Sabindo Plaza, which offers shopping. The hotel's services include complimentary shuttle to Tawau International Airport--a 25-minute trip--a meeting room, and a restaurant, King Park Garden, which serves Malaysian food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available, and the hotel's suites have living rooms.
Hotel Emas is a seven-floor accommodation on the western edge of downtown Tawau. Hotel features include a currency exchange desk in the lobby, a fitness center and a club level on the seventh floor. The junior suites and executive suites have living room areas; breakfast is included in the room rates for all 90 rooms. Downtown Tawau shops and restaurants are less than 10 minutes from the hotel. A possible day trip for hotel guests is Cocoa Village, approximately 20 minutes away. The staff of the village's cocoa factory offers guided tours, showing visitors the process of cultivating cocoa beans.
The Belmont Marco Polo Hotel is in the center of downtown Tawau, several blocks from the Jalan Dunlop highway. This six-story hotel is a five-minute walk from the seafood and woodcraft vendors at the Philippine Market. Hotel amenities include massage therapies and a sauna room. The hotel has three restaurants adjacent to the lobby area: Kublai Chinese Restaurant, Venice Coffee House and Marco Polo Lounge--a bar area with live music. Kublai Chinese Restaurant provides room service to guest rooms.
