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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Reception

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (968)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
The price is ￥11,564
￥12,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Fantastic staff made our stay memorable. All were friendly, courteous, helpful and went the extra mile. Would definitely return"
The price is ￥24,202
￥28,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
The price is ￥12,564
￥13,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Nice big hotel with all amenities. Close to airport"
The price is ￥12,531
￥13,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great hotel. "
The price is ￥18,975
￥20,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
"Good breakfast buffet."
The price is ￥7,697
￥10,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (696)
"Great locations. Close to shopping and dining. The room is small. No privacy in the bathroom. Pool area is nice. "
The price is ￥7,991
￥8,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (179)
"The hôtel is ok for a short trip. Example : between 2 flights!"
The price is ￥4,905
￥5,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Pan Borneo Hotel 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)
"Great family friendly hotel "
The price is ￥15,570
￥17,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (596)
"overall quite nice, be aware that the hotel is right on the landing route to KKIA, so you can hear the planes flying right above your heads all day long"
The price is ￥16,791
￥18,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Outdoor pool

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Very good hoteal to stay with family."
The price is ￥5,145
￥5,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Great value for the money I would definitely stay here again"
The price is ￥4,063
￥4,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (46)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
The price is ￥10,955
￥12,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
The price is ￥21,280
￥23,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (192)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
The price is ￥13,748
￥15,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (780)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"Wonderful stay, quick respond and comfy"
The price is ￥9,092
￥10,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
The Klagan Hotel
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Gaya Island Resort

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448)
"THE Resort."
The price is ￥34,594
￥56,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Gaya Island Resort
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Outdoor pool

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5)
The price is ￥7,462
￥8,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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Borneo Eagle Resort

4.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.4/10Exceptional (3 reviews)
20% off
Price is ￥102,265
￥246,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Borneo Eagle Resort
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kota Kinabalu
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

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Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Stay near popular Kota Kinabalu attractions

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.
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Imago Shopping Mall

4.3/5 (442 reviews)
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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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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Kota Kinabalu which includes landscape views and boating

Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Nice big hotel with all amenities. Close to airport"
Carla 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

More cheap stays in Kota Kinabalu

La.mer Butik

La.mer Butik

Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu, Off Jalan Istiadat, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥9,713 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
￥9,713
￥12,744 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu with star-rating

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￥5,289
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￥5,322
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￥5,880
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￥5,598
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￥5,201
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￥5,334
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￥4,686
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Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Kinabalu?
AC Residence is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favorite options based on reviews include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.
What are some of the best vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu?
Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: Visitors give good reviews to this Kota Kinabalu vacation home rental, which has air-conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Our travelers also rate 4 Bedroom Landed House. Party friendly and close to beach. as a favorite home for rent in Kota Kinabalu. See all vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kota Kinabalu?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabalu?
Based on our traveler reviews, TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices to stay on the cheap include Signel Hostel and Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu. View all budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best place to stay in Penampang?
With 35 lodging options to choose from in this neighborhood, you're sure to find what you're looking for as you plan your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, Eminent Hotel is the highest ranked property in Penampang. This hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Napzone KKIA by Sovotel.
What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
In this neighborhood, there are 205 lodging options for your stay, so you should find just want you want for your visit. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a favorite with our customers staying in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It is located a short 9-minute walk from Centre Point. Travelers also recommend Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu as top options in the area.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a resort with a private beach and a children's pool, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. Attractions like Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best accommodation for couples in Kota Kinabalu?
Clean & Cosy Stay for the Entire Family is a favorite guesthouse for couples, and features a garden and a car service. See all romantic hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
Where is the best hotel to stay near Desa Cattle Dairy Farm?
Adjacent to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, D'La Sri Cottage - Asia Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options close by include OYO 90257 Rocky Mountain Lodge and OYO 89969 Mount Hill Villa Kundasang.
What about the best place to stay close to Mount Kinabalu National Park?
One of the top choices for your stay is Nabalu Kundasang Lodge, located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Mount Kinabalu National Park, and this 3-star lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. Laban Rata Resthouse at Mount Kinabalu and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs are other good choices within the surrounding area.
What's the best place for a beach vacation in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top beachfront resort with a full-service spa and free WiFi, and it's located close to Pantai Pulau Mamutik. Other good options for your beach trip include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and The Pacific Sutera Hotel. See more stays near the beach in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. The Magellan Sutera Resort and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are other upscale choices for your trip. Find more luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top resort that has a golf course and features free WiFi. Other good options to stay near a golf course include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and The Pacific Sutera Hotel. You can tee off at Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai during your trip. See more golf hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best part of Kota Kinabalu for sightseeing?
Penampang is a popular part of the city for sightseeing so consider a stop by Kipandi Butterfly Farm, St. Michael Church Penampang, and Monsopiad Cultural Village while you're exploring the neighborhood. Tanjung Aru is another favorite neighborhood for sightseeing and it's home to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park.
What are some hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu?
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite is a top hotel with 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a private beach. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and Cosy Suite. View all hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu.
What is the best spa hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top beachfront spa hotel featuring a golf course, a waterslide, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Spend an afternoon at Mandara Spa where you'll find facials, hot stone massages, and hydrotherapy and more. Other popular spa hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. See all spa hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the top hotel in Kota Kinabalu with a water park on-site or close by?
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a popular resort featuring free water park access, 2 outdoor pools, and a private beach. K Avenue Sunset Seaview, KK Airport View - Free Parking and Near Airport K Avenue Family Room are two other water park hotels you can choose from. Check out all hotels with or near waterparks in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best place to stay near Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?
Napzone KKIA by Sovotel is a popular hotel, featuring free WiFi and parking. It's located a short 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport. Other accommodations near the airport are Jio Suites Aeropod Medium Quadruple Rooms and Stay Inn Hotel.
Where can I find the best area of Kota Kinabalu to enjoy the local nightlife?
A favorite area for nightlife is Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and while you're here, you can check out B.E.D, which is one of the local nightclubs. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in the neighborhood based on our traveler data, and this 5-star hotel features 2 bars along with 3 restaurants. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The Klagan Hotel are a couple of other good choices for your stay in the area.
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 610 hotels and other accommodations 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 Merdeka Square, Atkinson Clock Tower, and Tun Mustapha Tower might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Sabah Agricultural Park. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Kota Kinabalu guide.
How should 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 options for water transportation 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 weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

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