Staycation at Kokol Haven Resort, Kokol Hill

Sometime in August, mum was invited to her friend's 70th birthday party at Kokol Haven Resort and as usual we took the opportunity, also out of convenience to stay there for the night. The drive down back to town at night would be a little intimidating, being on top of a hill.

It's a beautiful private area with newly redesigned chalets and homes. There were three of us, which always seemed like an awkward number when going anywhere cause there's always that question - double bed? queen bed? king bed?

I previously stayed twice at the Kasih Sayang Resort also overlooking the Kokol Hill, and was among the first few places I discovered during my coming home discovery after almost 8 years abroad.

Links to my previous stays:

My Stay at Kasih Sayang Resort

Kokol Haven Resort

My sister and I spent a ridiculous amount of time under this shade, because mum's party was just right under this area we totally stalked her from the top. We tried to guess where the places are through this view, got caught by surprise by a flying drone, among other little things before we got hungry for dinner.

The next day, we wake up to an incredible view of lighted valleys and hills. It really is one of the most incredible view that is quite near to the city, in less than 45 minutes drive you are treated to this unobstructed view of Kota Kinabalu.

Love,

Jacqueline Rowena @ Jacqkie.

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