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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Paula

￥12,607

￥14,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

2. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Scott

￥4,202

￥4,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.5 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Zhen

￥4,159

￥4,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Genya

￥8,140

￥10,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.5 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Ganesh

￥5,065

￥5,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Imran

￥2,797

￥3,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kevin

￥8,004

￥9,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

8. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

Wayne

￥8,583

￥9,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

9. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Jane

￥6,403

￥7,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

10. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Zachary

￥4,792

￥5,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

11. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Thomas

￥6,051

￥6,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

12. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Anonymous traveler

￥3,439

￥4,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

13. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Anonymous traveler

￥3,511

￥4,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a white Christmas tree, a reception desk, and two staff members.

A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

14. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bahrinizam

￥5,012

￥5,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Joshua

￥5,464

￥5,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Ooi

￥8,191

￥9,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a series of framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the hallway.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign indicating it is Hotel 2, and a visible storefront below.

17. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

valerie

￥3,546

￥4,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

MASAKO

￥5,199

￥6,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Imran

￥6,054

￥6,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

20. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Farzad

￥9,149

￥11,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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City Mall

7.8/10 (104 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah State Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sabah State Museum during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Aquascape Center

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Aquascape Center during your visit to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Adjacent to Tabin Wildlife Reserve, DM Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices within a short distance include MB Budget Hotel and Hotel O Rebecca's Homes.

How many hotels will I find close to Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Tabin Wildlife Reserve hotels

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

2. CJ Residence

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

8. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

9. Oceania Hotel

10. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

11. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

12. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

13. Hotel DeLeeton

14. Walk In Hotel

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. Hotel O Five 2

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

20. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Top Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bukit Padang

Sabah Agricultural Park

City Mall

Sabah Art Gallery

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah State Museum

Aquascape Center

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