The Best Family Hotels in Kota Kinabalu from ₩42,659 in 2026

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An outdoor playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by a patterned carpet and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

1. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩91,533

₩102,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a book and a cup, and a view of the sea and greenery.

2. 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.

₩242,561

₩289,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 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.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩130,761

₩144,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

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

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

4. 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.

₩107,224

₩119,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

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.

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Family wonderland on the coast—explore kids' pools, luxury amenities, and friendly staff at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

₩111,691

₩123,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

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

A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a mirror, and a shelf with framed pictures.

6. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩36,472

₩42,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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.

7. 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.

₩120,954

₩133,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A person lying on a bed with a tablet, using a stylus.

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

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

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

8. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩64,400

₩85,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

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.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

₩242,561

₩289,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩107,224

₩119,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩130,761

₩144,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩91,533

₩102,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩111,691

₩123,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩196,746

₩215,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩120,954

₩133,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩133,703

₩147,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩156,186

₩171,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

₩78,191

₩84,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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