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5 stars 21
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2 stars 187
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Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village 223
Karamunsing Capital 218
Sabah State Mosque 217
Oceanus Waterfront Mall 206
Atkinson Clock Tower 202
Kota Kinabalu Central Market 200
Filipino Market Sabah 200
KK Esplanade 199
Signal Hill Observatory 197
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre 174
Likas Sport Complex 162
Kota Kinabalu Harbor 149
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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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9.0

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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
3256 reviews

151 US$

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
2178 reviews

67 US$

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1640 reviews

173 US$

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The Magellan Sutera Resort

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1543 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
2198 reviews

38 US$

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Horizon Hotel

Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
2047 reviews

54 US$

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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

No. 4 Lorong Api-Api3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Good
1452 reviews

65 US$

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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1378 reviews

77 US$

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

75; Bandaran Berjaya; P.O.Box 11718, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent
1645 reviews

29 US$

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Masjid Lama

Excellent
1551 reviews

33 US$

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Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

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

Good
1090 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
856 reviews

80 US$

min. price/night

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

3-G-17, Lorong Api-Api2, Api-Api Centre

Good
2581 reviews

22 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
935 reviews

19 US$

min. price/night

Tang Dynasty Bay Hotel

Blok D, Bandar Sepanggar Fasa 1

Good
586 reviews

27 US$

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Super Oyo 89847 Switz Paradise Hotel

3Rd Floor, Lot 3.3-3.11, Star City North Complex, Jalan Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Good
556 reviews

11 US$

min. price/night

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