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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.
₩226,101
₩270,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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.
₩115,838
₩128,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩69,240
₩91,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩91,883
₩102,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

5. 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.
₩121,417
₩134,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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.
₩115,157
₩127,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

7. 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.
₩197,499
₩216,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Magellan Sutera Resort

8. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩108,018
₩119,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

9. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩36,611
₩42,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
CJ Residence

10. 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.
₩134,214
₩148,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
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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
₩226,101
₩270,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,838
₩128,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩121,417
₩134,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩134,214
₩148,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,157
₩127,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩91,883
₩102,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩197,499
₩216,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩90,570
₩101,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩86,649
₩102,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Horizon Hotel

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩78,241
₩95,606 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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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
₩226,101
₩270,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩121,417
₩134,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,838
₩128,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩134,214
₩148,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩91,883
₩102,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,157
₩127,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩197,499
₩216,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩354,405
₩583,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩304,148
₩331,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Gayana Marine Resort

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩90,570
₩101,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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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
₩226,101
₩270,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩121,417
₩134,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,838
₩128,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩134,214
₩148,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩115,157
₩127,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
₩197,499
₩216,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
₩354,405
₩583,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
₩304,148
₩331,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Gayana Marine Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
₩388,313
₩435,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
₩187,047
₩205,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Grandis Hotel
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 9 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 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
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 7 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 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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