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5 stars 16
4 stars 15
3 stars 77
2 stars 129
Unrated 370
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Inns 7
Lodges 3
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Motel 1
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Spa hotels 20
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Hotels with indoor pool 11
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Karamunsing Capital 292
Oceanus Waterfront Mall 282
Filipino Market Sabah 278
Atkinson Clock Tower 268
Kota Kinabalu Central Market 267
KK Esplanade 265
Signal Hill Observatory 264
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village 260
Sabah State Mosque 255
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre 222
Likas Sport Complex 204
Kota Kinabalu Harbor 190
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Welcome To Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, located in the heart of Malaysian Borneo, offers a stunning mix of sandy beaches, lush tropical rainforests, and vibrant city life. The bustling markets, friendly locals, impressive architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine are just some of the reasons why Kota Kinabalu should be on your travel list. Don't wait any longer, set out to explore the beauty of Kota Kinabalu.

What Our Users Say About Popular Kota Kinabalu Hotels

9.0

Good

us Robert 05 January 2022
The room was huge, the bed was comfy, the staff were accommodating! My room included a safe, a mini fridge bar and a seating area. The place was just a walk down to grand portview restaurant, where you can have dinner. Fairly clean hotel, efficient service. Everything was simply wonderful.
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9.2

Excellent

us Johnny 25 September 2020
I spent my time excellently at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. I truly enjoyed the amenities in the room, such as climate control, a personal safe, and ironing facilities. The hotel's proximity to Tanjung Aru beach was great. The breakfast was reasonably priced at 28 MYR per day for a child under 12 years.
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9.2

Excellent

us Will 09 January 2021
Planned to see Kota Kinabalu major attractions and it was comfortable base for visiting all of them. We booked superior double room and it was modern.
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8.2

Very good

us Craig 28 January 2023
The hotel is excellently located near the lively night market, malls, and pier, offering easy access to city attractions. The attentive and friendly staff made me feel welcome, and the luxurious amenities such as the spa, sauna, and outdoor swimming pool fulfilled all my exclusive needs. Additionally, the restaurant served Halal food and had special diet menus, catering to all guest preferences.
The only slight downside was that the room lacked sufficient drawers for my clothes. However, this minor issue did not detract from my overall positive experience at this hotel, and the private facilities provided an extra touch of exclusivity and comfort to my stay.
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9.2

Excellent

us Matt 23 June 2020
Great service and very clean room. Hotel is near to amazing beach. Apart from that, tuaran crocodile farm was 5 minutes' drive away...
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9.0

Good

us Jesse 19 June 2020
We truly enjoyed food and staff. Our bed was comfy. Comfortable place for visiting a market and shopping malls adjacent to the hotel...
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9.0

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us Allan 19 September 2020
Exclusive place with lovely hotel staff. We had premier double room with soundproofed windows. First-class service offered too.
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us Irving 29 July 2020
We found Breeze Beach Club to dine in 1000 feet from the hotel. Suitable place for vacation in Kota Kinabalu. It was in general a great experience. Room was huge...
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7.0

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us Walter 23 March 2021
We enjoyed the large bathroom.
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us Edward 27 January 2021
The rooms were good sized, breakfast was excellent. We enjoyed the bed, it was comfy...
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
3246 reviews

157 US$

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
2238 reviews

84 US$

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1663 reviews

42 US$

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The Magellan Sutera Resort

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1545 reviews

137 US$

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Experience the best value for money by checking out our selection of 4-star Kota Kinabalu hotels.
Hotel 7 Suria

7Th Floor Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
2159 reviews

39 US$

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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Excellent
2154 reviews

38 US$

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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

No 41, Jalan Gaya

Good
2084 reviews

31 US$

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Horizon Hotel

Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
2061 reviews

84 US$

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Enjoy authentic experiences without compromising on comfort and convenience.
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

75, Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1684 reviews

29 US$

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Masjid Lama

Excellent
1586 reviews

39 US$

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Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

Unit No. G-803, 1Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Good
1075 reviews

17 US$

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Flypod Hotel

C-3A-05 Level 3A, Lot 5, Block C Aeropod Commercial Square, Jalan Aeropod, Off Jalan Kepayan

Excellent
943 reviews

31 US$

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Discover the hidden gems of Kota Kinabalu by booking one of its 2-star hotels.
Promenade Service Apartment

3-G-17, Lorong Api-Api 2, Api-Api Centre

Good
2597 reviews

31 US$

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Homy Seafront Hostel

A-04-11, 4Th Floor, Block A, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
976 reviews

10 US$

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Tang Dynasty Bay Hotel

Blok D, Bandar Sepanggar Fasa 1

Good
574 reviews

27 US$

min. price/night

Super Oyo 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

3Rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Star City North Complex, Jalan Asia City

Good
554 reviews

11 US$

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