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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and beautifull beach"
United Kingdom
Aamer
The price is £161
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, good service, stunning ocean view"
United States
Bo
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (615 reviews)
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is £151
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is £305
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Clean room, good staff, good breakfast."
Canada
XIAO HUI
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (509 reviews)
"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."
United States
Katherine
The price is £224
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Gayana Marine Resort
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (189 reviews)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is £248
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is £399
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Gaya Island Resort
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28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Clean property, just felt some things could use an upgrade and better amenities. The spa was fantastic though!"
Sharian 3-night trip
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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