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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu family-friendly hotels

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
  • Splash into a paradise of aquatic fun where private beaches and waterpark adventures make this seaside resort a family dream come true.
₩280,650
₩334,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Experience family bliss at this Kota Kinabalu hotel where little ones splash in their own pool while parents unwind poolside.
₩120,817
₩133,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers a relaxing pool, luxurious spa, and endless activities for kids of all ages.
₩126,635
₩140,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

4. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Dive into family adventures with poolside fun, nearby attractions, and amenities for all ages at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
₩146,828
₩161,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
  • Family paradise resort offers beachfront adventures with a pool, snorkeling, and kids' activities at this luxury escape.
₩369,637
₩608,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family wonderland on the coast—explore kids' pools, luxury amenities, and friendly staff at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
₩129,437
₩143,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩95,701
₩106,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

8. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩82,300
₩97,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Horizon Hotel

9. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩56,252
₩64,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

10. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
  • Experience beachfront luxury where children's dreams come alive—resort offers kayaking adventures and babysitting services.
₩405,002
₩454,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Pool
Breakfast included
5 stars
4 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩280,650
₩334,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩120,817
₩133,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩126,635
₩140,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,437
₩143,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩369,637
₩608,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩222,417
₩243,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩146,828
₩161,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩95,701
₩106,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩316,789
₩345,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Gayana Marine Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
₩405,002
₩454,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩280,650
₩334,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩126,635
₩140,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩120,817
₩133,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,437
₩143,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩369,637
₩608,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩146,828
₩161,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩222,417
₩243,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩95,701
₩106,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩82,300
₩97,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Horizon Hotel

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩316,789
₩345,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Gayana Marine Resort
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5-star family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩120,817
₩133,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩280,650
₩334,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩126,635
₩140,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,437
₩143,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩146,828
₩161,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩369,637
₩608,666 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩162,193
₩178,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
₩405,002
₩454,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩316,789
₩345,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Gayana Marine Resort

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩194,821
₩213,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."
tae seung 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Grandis Hotel
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"
graeme 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."
Chee Hau 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."
Kingsley 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good
"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."
Nicolas 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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 2 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

10/10 Excellent
"I would say this resort has plenty of activities and amenities which is very convenient. Peaceful resort with a beautiful beach right in front of me. I wish the food selection and taste could be improved."
Madihah 2-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's Kota Kinabalu like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Kota Kinabalu is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The snorkeling spots, boating, and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu?
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a resort with free water park access and 2 outdoor pools, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and The Magellan Sutera Resort.
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 12 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation 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.
What's there to see and do with your family in Kota Kinabalu?
Centre Point and KK Plaza are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Kota Kinabalu. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market.
What's the best way for us to get around Kota Kinabalu?
To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. Kota Kinabalu may not have many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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