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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Kip
₩111,664
₩123,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

2. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
United Kingdom
Eleanor
₩189,556
₩207,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
₩120,924
₩133,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.
A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
United States
Linda JUNE
₩244,037
₩291,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
MRS
₩135,957
₩150,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.
A modern interior with a curved seating arrangement, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.
A modern interior with a bar area, a grid-like window design, and a sign reading "SAKURA".
A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and a view of the kitchen.

6. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Mark
₩150,011
₩165,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.
Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.
An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
₩302,913
₩330,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Gayana Marine Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Savannah
₩133,670
₩147,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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 spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

9. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Michaela
₩107,197
₩119,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.
An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

10. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Antonette
₩124,979
₩138,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.
A wooden deck with a cushioned seating area, a view of the sea, and surrounding greenery.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.

11. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
Australia
Nikko
₩386,736
₩434,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

12. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Bethany
₩196,697
₩215,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.
A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.
A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

13. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
United States
Eric
₩352,967
₩581,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Gaya Island Resort
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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

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."
HweiChuen 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

8/10 Good
"A lovely hotel by the waterfront with an amazing view of yachts and the islands. All meals are in the buffet restaurant that provides a huge choice of local dishes and some international food. There is a tiny bar by the waterfront that serves simple food in the evenings. Excellent service staff and ambience. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to shopping malls, served by the hotel's free shuttle bus. Grab to the city is easy to get and inexpensive. Very convenient location. A hassle-free stay at this lovely hotel."
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