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A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a book and a cup, and a view of the sea and greenery.
A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

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.
₩240,297
₩286,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.
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.

2. 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.
₩110,649
₩122,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
An outdoor playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by a patterned carpet and a stone wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

3. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩90,678
₩101,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

4. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,540
₩143,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

5. 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.
₩106,222
₩114,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

6. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩36,131
₩42,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A person lying on a bed with a tablet, using a stylus.
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.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

7. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩63,798
₩84,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A resort pool area with multiple water features, including a waterfall and slides, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with red roofs.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

8. 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.
₩194,910
₩213,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩36,515
₩42,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
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.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

10. 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.
₩119,825
₩132,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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Breakfast included
5 stars
4 stars
All-inclusive

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.
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.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩110,649
₩122,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩106,222
₩114,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,540
₩143,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩158,687
₩174,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
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.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩119,825
₩132,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩90,678
₩101,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a large window.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,521
₩143,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩123,063
₩136,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩194,910
₩213,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Magellan Sutera Resort
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 balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩70,761
₩79,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩158,687
₩174,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.
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.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩110,649
₩122,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,540
₩143,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩106,222
₩114,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
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.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩119,825
₩132,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩63,798
₩84,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩90,678
₩101,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a large window.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,521
₩143,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩123,063
₩136,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩194,910
₩213,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Magellan Sutera Resort
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5-star family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩158,687
₩174,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,540
₩143,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩106,222
₩114,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.
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.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩110,649
₩122,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
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.
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩119,825
₩132,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a large window.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩129,521
₩143,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩123,063
₩136,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩194,910
₩213,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩349,758
₩575,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Gaya Island Resort
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.
An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.
Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.
A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩300,160
₩327,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Gayana Marine Resort
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Great staff and lovely breakfast"
Linda 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-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 5 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 Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hilton 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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