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Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of the state of Sabah. It was named Kota Kinabalu due to the close proximity of the city to Mount Kinabalu. It is a major travel destination and a well-established gateway for travellers coming to Sabah in general. Some of the nearby attractions here include Sabah State Museum, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and Gaya Island. End your day at some of the best Kota Kinabalu hotels that can be found here.

Best hotels in Kota Kinabalu

LOBBY The Magellan Sutera

The Magellan Sutera

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.8
(153 Reviews)
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ภาพหลัก Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and within a 5-minute walk of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This 5-star hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.
Impressive
8.6
(53 Reviews)
Big room, nice view, pool, clean
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SWIMMING_POOL The Shore Kota Kinabalu By Perfect Host Borneo

The Shore Kota Kinabalu By Perfect Host Borneo

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.7
(14 Reviews)
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Foto utama Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Handicraft Market and KK Plaza. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Centre Point and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.
Impressive
8.9
(65 Reviews)
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LOBBY Ming Garden Hotel And Residence

Ming Garden Hotel And Residence

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.6
(489 Reviews)
I had the most pleasant stay here. The room very clean and spacious. Breakfast so delicious. Plus, the staffs very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!
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Pool Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
This modern hotel is located right in Kota Kinabalus Asia city precinct, offering close proximity to the city center, shopping malls and various corporate headquarters. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 18-minute drive away. Situated in picturesque region with mountain attraction and marine activities. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is situated in a picturesque region with attractions ranging from mountain climbing at Malaysia's tallest mountain, Mt. Kinabalu to diving and snorkelling at the nearby Tunku Abdul Rahman islands!
Impressive
8.9
(82 Reviews)
A very nice hotel to stay. Definitely will come again!
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Tang Dynasty Hotel

Tang Dynasty Hotel

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Convenient
8.0
(264 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Hotel No.5

Hotel No.5

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.6
(187 Reviews)
Nice to stay, and very comfortable room.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

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1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Impressive
8.3
(1593 Reviews)
Clean room and bathroom, strong water and good water heater system. Convenience as located inside mall and a lot of 24 hrs shop nearby.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Convenient
8.0
(599 Reviews)
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.6
(297 Reviews)
Good location for find food and shopping
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.7
(267 Reviews)
The service is awesome. We have request special decor since we are staying there for our wedding anniversary and they do it for FOC. The respond time from the maintenance team is superb. Variety choice of breakfast. Free parking for guest. The also have bathtub 😍
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.6
(155 Reviews)
Clean, comfort, breakfast is good and the staff is friendly and helpful. Only the parking area need to upgrade.
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LOBBY Promenade Service Apartment

Promenade Service Apartment

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Convenient
8.1
(1762 Reviews)
nice room, very clean and tidy..very satisfied and I will high recommended to who want to stay at Promenande Apartment Service..
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LOBBY Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.8
(218 Reviews)
I would recommended it to everyone. Nice room. Clean. Also view so nice can see sunset. We will come again. Thanks 😄.
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LOBBY Hotel Deleeton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Deleeton Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.6
(690 Reviews)
Friendly staff, comfortable and easy access to all places
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Golden Hill Hotel

Golden Hill Hotel

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Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Impressive
8.3
(715 Reviews)
arrived late a night. called in advanced about airport transfer back and fourth. the hotel management provide it for free! its a big bonus for me & my husband. the staff are friendly. the room spacey and comfortable. they provide 4 pillow. the shower working well. bathroom slipper, toothbrush, amenities provided. nothing I can complain about my short stay here. good for sleep over and near airport.
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EXTERIOR_BUILDING Stanton Hotel

Stanton Hotel

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.9
(71 Reviews)
Quite surprised. For affordable price, the room was awesome. It is equipped with everything. Front office staff and bell boy was very helpful and friendly. The bedroom super clean and the felt luxurious.
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SWIMMING_POOL Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Infinity Avenue

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Infinity Avenue

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
Impressive
8.3
(106 Reviews)
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LOBBY Taman Soon Kiong, Kota Kinabalu

Taman Soon Kiong, Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu
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Facts about hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Total Accommodation
386 Properties
Popular Area
1Borneo, Tanjung Aru
Popular Hotel
The Magellan Sutera, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Popular Landmark
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Jesselton Point (Ferry to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park)

Guest reviews in hotel near Kota Kinabalu

8.2
Convenient
41,080 reviews from hotels in Kota Kinabalu with aggregated rating of 8.2/10.
Review from various users that have stayed in hotel near Kota Kinabalu will help you to choose the perfect hotel easily!
Au Wei L.
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17 Jan 2024
Everytime I travel Kota Kinabalu I choose to stay this service apartment because it 's near to shopping mall but this time I feel abit disappointed, the room I checking is DISSATISFIED, the bed is not that clean I think or never been change the bed sheet and pillow case, because I feel itchy when I sleep on the bed and got some smell🫤and decoration noises beside my room 😵 ‍ 💫 hope the management will make some improvement for my coming trip thank you.
Erik E.
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12 Feb 2024
The room aircon didn't work properly, Hot.
Alakasvaran
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30 Oct 2023
Good location and the staffs are friendly. Shower is running slow. The water is sometime hot and cold. No mirror in the room. The carpet at walk way is smelly and the breakfast is disappointing.
SN
Sahrol NizamBinAbuBakar
8 Jun 2023
Had a pleasant stayed in Kota Kinabalu.
NUR E. S. B. S.
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30 Sep 2023
So frustrated. Checking in late because flight got delayed but then still got this kind of room. Unattended. Looks like somebody else just got out of this room right bfr I checked in without room service at all. Not recommended at all. Luckily I'm just staying here for a night bfr I can check in to another hotel. Yes it's cheap but still not worth it. Rm100 for a night in this condition is so frustrating.
MOHAMMAD T. B. I.
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20 Jul 2023
The good - Breakfast in average was good. Fried bihun was good. Check in process was smooth and very swift. Staff are friendly. Price wise is quite cheap as compared to other hotels. Great location. Parking is ample. The hotel condition is acceptable with areas for improvement. Room is spacious and the best thing was all rooms has bath-tub. Room wasn't using carpet, which is great. Air conditioner in the room was even better than most hotel I went, as the controller actually works! The not so good - The hotel is a bit run down, and most of the facilities are due for replacement. The key lock on my door was not tight. Wifi was not stable. The bath have no stopper (which they replace immediately upon request). The linen was very old, and the curtain already critically worn out and needs to be replaced. Breakfast, even it was good, can be improved. Food was being top up immediately, no one man the egg station and most tables don't have silverwares unless you request it (we come for breakfast at 9am). No plain water as beverages option. Swimming pool closed at 6pm, which is too early.
Sofian S.
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24 Feb 2024
Affordable price for anyone and backpackers. Also recommend for anyone who transits their flight can stay at this hotel because it also nearby airport.
LA
Lan Aun Nee
17 Oct 2023
Good location, but untrustworthy, irresponsible and unfriendly staff. We booked 4 rooms but only 2 rooms in good condition, another 2 rooms the toilet door spoiled & AC no working, promised to come to service but until we check out the AC still remain the same, hope they can improve their services and facilities or else nobody will come in the future.
NABILAH N. A. B. A. R.
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28 Nov 2023
Their room were so in bad condition (moldy wall, small room, weird smell, bed sheet seem so not clean) and we had to move out to another hotel because so not comfortable with the conditions.
WS
Winnie Sorop
30 Oct 2023
Looking for simple, easy, clean hotel with affordable price for a one or two nights stay, you can stay here. Convenient for me as it is near to the event location and other places. They have ample parking space too especially for big cars.

Frequently Asked Questions about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

What are the best areas to visit near Kota Kinabalu?

If you are in Kota Kinabalu, you can also visit 1Borneo, Tanjung Aru

Where are the best areas to stay in Kota Kinabalu?

The best areas to stay in Kota Kinabalu are Tuaran, Kota Belud, Inanam, Penampang, Karambunai, Gaya Island, Kinarut, Manukan Island, Pulau Tiga

How many hotels are listed in Kota Kinabalu?

Currently, there are around 386 hotels that you can book in Kota Kinabalu

About

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Geographically, it faces the South China Sea on the northwest coast of Borneo. Previously, it was under the influence of the Bruneian Empire way back in the 15th century. Later in the 19th century, the British North Borneo Company (BNBC) set foot in Sabah by setting up a settlement in Gaya Island. After a scheme by Mat Salleh causing the settlement to be destroyed by fire, the company relocated to the land opposite to the island which was known as “Api-api”. The place would eventually get renamed as Jesselton and became a major trading port until the Japanese occupation.

Tourist Attractions

Sabah State Museum

This state museum located in Bukit Istana Lama on a 17 hectares of land. It houses both the museum and the state art gallery, as well as a botanic garden, a zoo and a heritage village. The history of the museum can be traced way back until 1965 when Sabah Society and George Cathcart Woolley Collection of photographs, diaries and other artefacts begun efforts in forming the nucleus of the museum. It was then moved to its current location in 1984 and remain unchanged till this day.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

It feels incomplete to talk about Kota Kinabalu without mentioning this park. The marine park is a collection of islands with some beautiful wonders of nature, home to numerous species of wildlife and mesmerizing flora – some of them are actually remaining untouched by human development till this day. To begin with, travellers can do island-hopping around the Gaya Island, Sapi Island, Mamutik Island, Manukan Island and Suug Island with the Jesselton Point terminal as a starting point. There are touring services provided by the tour boat companies with affordable rates.

Gaya Island

Gaya Island is an island located 10 kilometres off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. While people come over to Kota Kinabalu to visit the capital of Sabah, they may drop by Gaya Island during their visit to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Gaya Island is the biggest island in the national park, being covered in thick forest. The island gets its name from the word “gayo” in Bajau which means big. The island has a legendary beach located at the Police Bay which is famously known for its white sand, crystal clear water and well-preserved coral reefs which is suitable for diving and snorkelling.

It must be nice to be able to enjoy a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu. Not only is the natural scenery still awake, but there are also native Borneo tribes who have a unique culture to see. There is also a conservation area for endangered forest people. Even though it doesn't seem like you are in the middle of a busy urban bustle like Jakarta. However, some of the facilities and accommodations are already qualified. You can find many luxury and Hotels here. Here are the 7 best hotels in Kinabalu for a fun family vacation. 


Best Hotel in Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Offers views of the blue beach and green tropical rainforest landscape, making this place suitable for a fun family vacation. Enjoy your relaxing time with your family on the 3 km long private beach, swim in the swimming pool, play 18 holes of golf, and feel the spa and massage that makes your mind and body fresh. Consists of 499 rooms and suites. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers timeless, traditional Malay-style luxury rooms. 

Each room is facilitated with bathrobes, luxury slippers, Wi-Fi, cable television, a mini-bar, telephone, stationery, and coffee/tea makers. Based on the view, the rooms in this hotel are divided into two. Namely the garden wing and the sea wing. If you want to host an event, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu also provides party facilities with a unique theme. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is located at Dalit Tuaran Beach, 89208 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Located at Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Asia, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Hilton Kota Kinabalu has a strategic location close to shopping centers, cafes, restaurants, and attractions in Kinabalu.

So when bored at the hotel, you can go to these places while looking for entertainment. The property is also close to Jesselton Point ferry terminal, only 3 km away. Rooms are facilitated with a mini bar, ergonomic workspace, toilet, shower, LCD TV, AC, hairdryer, coffee maker, and Wifi. 

Pamper yourself and your family with a dip in the rooftop swimming pool. While looking at the beauty of the city of Kinabalu from above. There is also a fitness center with a sauna and a refreshing steam bath. 

Marriot Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Just from Marriot Hotel Kota Kinabalu, you can already see the beauty of the blue and sparkling waters of the South China Sea. Unwind and enjoy all the facilities provided by this accommodation. Like the infinity pool with ocean views, the fitness center is surrounded by greenery. 

If you have business needs, Hotel Marriott Kota Kinabalu also provides meeting rooms. Rooms are facilitated with luxury bedding, illuminated makeup mirror, bathroom, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, chair, high-speed Wifi, TV, mini-bar, and AC. Hotel Marriott Kota Kinabalu is located at Lot G, 23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The price per night starts from RM260. 

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Located in a strategic location right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu offers a residence with city and sea views. Each room is facilitated with TV, minibar, bathroom, ironing facilities, shower, hairdryer, and soft mattress. The entertainment facilities that you can enjoy here are a swimming pool and spa. 

Indulge your taste buds at Favola Italian Restaurant which provides a variety of delicious Italian specialties. There are also Azure Pool Bar & Cafe and Latitude 05 with various mainstay menus. You and your family will feel like kings if you stay here because the hotel staff is ready to serve your needs 24 hours a day. 

Laundry service is also available. So you don't have to bother washing your own clothes. The closest tourist attraction to this hotel is Tanjung Aru Beach with a distance of 5 km. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is located at Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Sinsuran, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Hotel and Resort Grandis

Hotel and Resort Grandis is a smart choice, for you and your family who want to vacation in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. This is because this accommodation is close to the Kota Kinabalu International Airport, famous shopping centers, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues, and attractions. 

This luxury hotel provides 188 contemporary-style rooms with complete facilities such as LED TV, Wifi, lockers, shower, air conditioning, soft, and comfortable beds. Only from inside the room, you can already enjoy the view of the South China Sea and small islands from behind the window. 

Stanton Hotel 

Do you want to feel the sensation of staying in a historic building? Come to the Stanton Hotel. Before the hotel was built, the Stanton Hotel was the AIA Insurance Building. Even though it has been built into a hotel, the colonial-style design and interior of the building are still maintained today. Every room in the hotel reflects the Georgian era. Because it was inspired by the North Borneo Chartered Company (1881). 

The room units are equipped with 42-inch LED TV facilities, air conditioning, non-translucent curtains, air conditioning, a mini bar, safe and coffee and tea maker equipment. Indulge your taste buds in the hotel's Alfresco-style restaurant with delicious food and drinks here. Stanton Hotel is located at 13, Lorong Karamunsing C, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 

The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu

This 5-star hotel is located on Sutera Harbor Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Besides having a strategic location, The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu is also close to interesting tourist attractions such as the Sabah State Mosque, the Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum, the Adventure Center below, and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. 

Each room unit has customized facilities. Among them, bed, table, chairs, air conditioning, safe and ironing facilities. Your family can enjoy entertainment facilities in the form of a swimming pool and golf course. The hotel also provides free parking for every hotel guest staying. If you stay here, don't miss to taste the delicious dishes at Spice Island and Cafe May which is located close to the hotel. 

Those are the 7 Best Hotels in Kinabalu for an enjoyable family vacation. Before going on vacation, immediately set a budget, a bucket list of entertainment venues close to the location to stay, and make sure the hotel you choose has facilities that suit your family's needs. Happy holidays! 

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