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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £127 per night from 12 Sep to 13 Sep
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice resort, wonderful staff, good see view, great breakfast and in room dining, but the only down side is the WiFi. Internet was very slow. Please do something with it. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2022

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £79 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
4.2/5 Very Good! (449 reviews)
"Room is clean and cosy with the all the available amenities staff is courteous and restaurant servers are efficient"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2022

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
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The price is £62 per night from 10 Sep to 11 Sep
4.5/5 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
Modern and comfortable
"Modern and comfortable"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2022

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
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The price is £54 per night from 16 Sep to 17 Sep
4.3/5 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Overall good"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2022

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £94 per night from 19 Sep to 20 Sep
4.2/5 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"It was just one night but it was excellent from the moment we check in to the time we checked out. Staff were friendly, great location, clean and breakfast spread was superb too!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2022

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah, 89208
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £104 per night from 12 Sep to 13 Sep
4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice resort; self-contained; super clean and friendly; very relaxing"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2022

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88991
Fully refundable
The price is £71 per night from 1 Sep to 2 Sep
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"service and operations staff (front office F&B) were all very friendly and helpful at their own initiative. you don't have to ask, they know what to do. room was speck-less clean, however, the furniture inside are obviously old, run down & some are at the stage of going to break."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2022

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £223 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
4.1/5 Very Good! (396 reviews)
"Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2020

Gayana Marine Resort
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £188 per night from 8 Sep to 9 Sep
4.1/5 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"the location is near the town area. the room is clean"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2022

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
The price is £268 per night from 1 Sep to 2 Sep
4.3/5 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights 3 days and the whole experience was fantastic!! Beautiful beach, incredible location and superb staff. Highly recommend!!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2022

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
  • Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

    Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

    No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
    The price is £52 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
    3.9/5 Good! (462 reviews)
    Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
  • Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

    Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

    Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993
    The price is £103 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
    3.8/5 Good! (747 reviews)
    Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
  • Borneo Beach Villas

    Borneo Beach Villas

    Pool Villa 161, Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993
    The price is £66 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
    4/5 Very Good! (320 reviews)
    Borneo Beach Villas

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Kota Kinabalu hotels information

Number of reviews 7722
Accommodation 540 hotels
Lowest Price £52
Highest Price £268

Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews
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  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu

    Hilton Kota Kinabalu

    5/5 Excellent
    Modern and comfortable
    "Modern and comfortable"
    A verified traveller stayed at Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    Posted 6 days ago
    Hilton Kota Kinabalu
  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    5/5 Excellent
    "Overall good "
    A verified traveller stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    Posted 12 days ago
    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
  • Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

    5/5 Excellent
    "Room is clean and cosy with the all the available amenities staff is courteous and restaurant servers are efficient "
    A verified traveller stayed at Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
    Posted 2 weeks ago
    Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
  • The Magellan Sutera Resort

    The Magellan Sutera Resort

    5/5 Excellent
    Excellent Stay
    "It was just one night but it was excellent from the moment we check in to the time we checked out. Staff were friendly, great location, clean and breakfast spread was superb too!"
    A verified traveller stayed at The Magellan Sutera Resort
    Posted 3 weeks ago
    The Magellan Sutera Resort
  • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    5/5 Excellent
    "service and operations staff (front office F&B) were all very friendly and helpful at their own initiative. you don't have to ask, they know what to do. room was speck-less clean, however, the furniture inside are obviously old, run down & some are at the stage of going to break. "
    A verified traveller stayed at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    Posted 1 month ago
    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
  • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

    Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

    5/5 Excellent
    "Very nice hotel , excellent staffs, spacious rooms, I enjoyed my stay . Thanks to all"
    A verified traveller stayed at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
    Posted 1 month ago
    Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
  • The Pacific Sutera Hotel

    The Pacific Sutera Hotel

    5/5 Excellent
    "Hotel with very good security. Room is clean and spacious. A lot of greenery with beautiful sea view. Breakfast is good and location of the hotel is very convenient to travel to the city."
    A verified traveller stayed at The Pacific Sutera Hotel
    Posted 2 months ago
    The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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