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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.
₩229,285
₩273,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

2. 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.
₩122,976
₩136,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

3. 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.
₩109,017
₩121,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

4. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩93,063
₩103,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Kids splash through aquatic adventures at this beachfront paradise, complete with waterslides and dedicated children's areas.
₩200,037
₩219,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Magellan Sutera 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.
₩116,637
₩129,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

7. 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.
₩136,105
₩150,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

8. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩87,775
₩103,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Horizon Hotel

9. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩74,783
₩84,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10. 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.
₩358,958
₩591,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort
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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

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩109,017
₩121,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩122,976
₩136,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩229,285
₩273,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩140,288
₩154,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩116,637
₩129,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩74,783
₩84,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩136,105
₩150,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩93,063
₩103,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
₩49,444
₩56,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
₩393,302
₩441,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩109,017
₩121,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩122,976
₩136,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩229,285
₩273,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩74,783
₩84,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩116,637
₩129,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩29,091
₩37,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩140,288
₩154,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩93,063
₩103,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩136,105
₩150,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
₩49,444
₩56,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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5-star family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
₩229,285
₩273,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩109,017
₩121,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩122,976
₩136,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩116,637
₩129,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩308,055
₩336,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Gayana Marine Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩136,105
₩150,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩200,037
₩219,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩358,958
₩591,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
₩393,302
₩441,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩206,320
₩226,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Easily THE BEST experience in Kota Kinabalu. Not just the best hotel, the best experience. Exceptionally well managed. The staff here is amazing and when you've come a long long distance (California) that is so so appreciated. There are lower cost hotels, but there is no better value than this Hyatt in KK. After 34 hours of flying, to arrive and know that I will be 100% taken care of, is invaluable. I have stayed here now five trips to Borneo, and every time, everything is perfect. Especially the cleanliness. My room is always pristine. The cleaners work super super hard to make sure of that fact. And as well the staff at the front desk is always smartly assessing and managing your stay. And at breakfast, just love the staff and chefs, amazing food, amazing service, again 100% taken care of. Many thanks to everyone. See you again soon! - AB from Santa Barbara, California"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hyatt Regency 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 5 days 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 3 weeks ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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 1 month ago
Grandis Hotel
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
The Magellan Sutera Resort

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 Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 11 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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