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Top 10 Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"clogged sink in my room at the Kinabalu View wing"
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Friendly and knowledgeable staff."
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great buffet! "
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special "
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great. "
The price is £142
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing room, Loved the roof top bar, and the view was amazing."
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436)
"Had a lovely stay, would like to have seen more food options and later bar food service. Activities team were great, reception and waiting staff were not very friendly, expected a higher level of service. "
The price is £292
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Gaya Island Resort
Gayana Marine Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (436)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is £192
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Gayana Marine Resort
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (644)
"Hotel is conveniently situated in the city centre. A short walk to the harbour and markets, restaurants, and a shopping mall. Rooms are spacious and has everything a traveller might need. As with most hotels in Malaysia, it needs some housekeeping attention and maintenance."
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises. "
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"A resort for relaxing and chill… "
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel. "
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (358)
"overall ok ,but internet speed a little slower than USA & S.Korea . little hard to use the internet , guess need some more improvement for this ."
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Very convenient location in town. Place was clean and comfortable. A bit weird, since it is on the 7th floor of the Sabah Mall, but separate lifts (one lift for rooms, another for mall) eased my mind. Just a short walk away from the seafood heaven of KK, and there was a day market around the corner on Sunday. Breakfast was plentiful, in terms of choices and food. "
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Hotel 7 Suria
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Aerial view
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice."
The price is £199
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (517)
"Pleasant hotel overlooking the ocean and close to the central area of KK. Attentive staff and excellent food choices within the hotel and surrounding area."
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867)
"overall ok, but the shower not hot enough"
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Grandis Hotel
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
3 outdoor pools
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
5.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (754)
"nice beach"
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point.

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Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments

3-G-17, Lorong Api-Api 2, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is £15 per night from Jun 5 to Jun 6
£15
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
6.4/10 (437 reviews)

Accommodation near Kota Kinabalu attractions

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Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(12 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Kota Kinabalu Travel Info

Best neighbourhoods
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Pusat Bandar and Kampung Sembulan Baru
Number of hotels
554
Highest price
£292
Lowest price
£15
Known attractions
Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park and Sabah State Museum
Hotels with family-friendly amenities
160
5-star hotels
9
Hotels with nearby beaches
49

Frequently asked questions

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation option in Kota Kinabalu?

Balada Hostel is a top property for people travelling with their pets, and offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best boutique hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

Gaya Island Resort is a favourite 5-star resort with Expedia travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features a restaurant and a beach bar. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa and Gayana Marine Resort are a couple of other boutique hotels.

What is staying in Kota Kinabalu like?

Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Kota Kinabalu, and visitors give high marks for the bustling marina and shopping. This city also attracts tourists with its parks. In Kota Kinabalu, there are 509 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kota Kinabalu.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Kinabalu?

Cultural venues include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Landmarks like Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sabah State Mosque and Atkinson Clock Tower might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Signal Hill Observatory Platform and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kota Kinabalu guide.

How can I get around Kota Kinabalu?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can find out about water transport options at the local marina. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Kota Kinabalu for your journey.

What's the seasonal weather in Kota Kinabalu?

The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.

Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing room, Loved the roof top bar, and the view was amazing."
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