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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"I had the best vacation there."
The price is ₩358,622
₩426,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great location and friendly staff "
The price is ₩160,905
₩177,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
The price is ₩161,060
₩177,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."
The price is ₩177,522
₩194,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
The price is ₩135,541
₩149,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very nice place, well kept, super friendly staff. Good value "
The price is ₩240,817
₩263,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (685)
"Very friendly and nice views "
The price is ₩87,792
₩98,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean "
The price is ₩190,800
₩209,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room"
The price is ₩317,850
₩346,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191)
"Good location"
The price is ₩98,605
₩125,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Porch

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (170)
"Nice stay"
The price is ₩52,898
₩60,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Close to lots of amenities "
The price is ₩59,192
₩73,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Klagan Hotel
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
3 outdoor pools

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (773)
"My daughter and friends enjoyed very much their stay there...like the beach n pool and cozy surrounding."
The price is ₩106,167
₩117,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (592)
"Excellent five star hotel. "
The price is ₩214,457
₩234,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (189)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool. "
The price is ₩237,233
₩259,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Reception

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Staff are courtesy and professional. "
The price is ₩49,751
₩56,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
The price is ₩47,232
₩54,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (33)
"Another fantastic stay at this hotel. So friendly and everything very modern. A great place to stay in KK"
The price is ₩106,285
₩118,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
The SIGAR at Sutera Bay
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

The SIGAR at Sutera Bay

3.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
The price is ₩104,899
₩116,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
The SIGAR at Sutera Bay
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Outdoor pool

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25)
"Excellent stay"
The price is ₩148,412
₩163,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
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Poolside bar

Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4/10Very Good (496 reviews)
10% off
₩863,432 total
Price is ₩396,724
includes taxes & fees
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Resorts in Kota Kinabalu you'll enjoy

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
The price is ₩240,817
₩263,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

These family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu may fit your trip

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
The price is ₩358,622
₩426,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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La.mer Butik
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Balcony

La.mer Butik

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
The price is ₩64,552
₩89,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
La.mer Butik
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City.

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Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images
Kampung Air map

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Sabah’s capital is a laid-back, oceanfront city not far from towering Mount Kinabalu, traditional villages and a spectacular marine park.

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Kota Kinabalu which includes landscape views and boating

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Kinabalu?

AC Residence is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other favorite options based on reviews include CJ Residence and The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.

Penampang is a top neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and shops. Other favorite areas in Kota Kinabalu include Downtown Kota Kinabalu and Tanjung Aru.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

OYO Home 90723 Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: Visitors give good reviews to this Kota Kinabalu vacation home rental, which has air-conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Our travelers also rate Capital O 90986 The Loft Residences as a favorite home for rent in Kota Kinabalu. See all vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kota Kinabalu?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabalu?

Based on our traveler reviews, Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices to stay on the cheap include TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel and Signel Hostel. View all budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best place to stay in Penampang?

With 35 lodging options to choose from in this neighborhood, you're sure to find what you're looking for as you plan your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, Eminent Hotel is the highest ranked property in Penampang. This hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Napzone KKIA by Sovotel.

What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

In this neighborhood, there are 205 lodging options for your stay, so you should find just want you want for your visit. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a favorite with our customers staying in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It is located a short 9-minute walk from Centre Point. Travelers also recommend Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu as top options in the area.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu?

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a hotel with a children's pool and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. Attractions like Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabalu?

Balada Hostel is a top property for people traveling with their pets, and offers a rooftop terrace and free WiFi for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

Where is the best hotel to stay near Desa Cattle Dairy Farm?

Adjacent to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm, D'La Sri Cottage - Asia Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options close by include OYO 90257 Rocky Mountain Lodge and OYO 89969 Mount Hill Villa Kundasang.

What about the best place to stay close to Mount Kinabalu National Park?

One of the top choices for your stay is Nabalu Kundasang Lodge, located 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Mount Kinabalu National Park, and this 3-star lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. Laban Rata Resthouse at Mount Kinabalu and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs are other good choices within the surrounding area.

What's the best place for a beach vacation in Kota Kinabalu?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a top beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants, and it's located close to Pantai Pulau Mamutik. Other good options for your beach trip include The Pacific Sutera Hotel and The Magellan Sutera Resort. See more stays near the beach in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu are other upscale choices for your trip. Find more luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best boutique-style accommodation in Kota Kinabalu?

Gaya Island Resort is a favorite 5-star resort with Expedia travelers looking for a stylish accommodation, featuring a restaurant and a beach bar. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa and Gayana Marine Resort are two other options for a boutique stay.

What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Kota Kinabalu?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a top resort that has a golf driving range and features free WiFi. Other good options to stay near a golf course include The Pacific Sutera Hotel and The Magellan Sutera Resort. You can tee off at Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai during your trip. See more golf hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best part of Kota Kinabalu for sightseeing?

Penampang is a popular part of the city for sightseeing so consider a stop by Kipandi Butterfly Farm, St. Michael Church Penampang, and Monsopiad Cultural Village while you're exploring the neighborhood. Tanjung Aru is another favorite neighborhood for sightseeing and it's home to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park.

What are some hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu?

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai is a top hotel with 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a private beach. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Borneo Beach Villa & Suite and Borneo Eagle Resort. View all hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu.

What is the best spa hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is a highly recommended luxury spa hotel featuring a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Spend an afternoon at Eco Wellness where you’ll find facials, body treatments, and couples treatments and more. Other popular spa hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and The Pacific Sutera Hotel. See all spa hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the top hotel in Kota Kinabalu with a water park on-site or close by?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a popular resort featuring free water park access, 2 outdoor pools, and a private beach. Another top water park hotel you might want to consider is Near Airport K Avenue Family Room. Check out all hotels with or near waterparks in Kota Kinabalu.

What's the best place to stay near Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)?

Napzone KKIA by Sovotel is a popular hotel, featuring free WiFi and parking. It's located a short 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport. Other accommodations near the airport are Jio Suites Aeropod Medium Quadruple Rooms and Stay Inn Hotel.

Where can I find the best area of Kota Kinabalu to enjoy the local nightlife?

A favorite area for nightlife is Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and while you're here, you can check out B.E.D, which is one of the local nightclubs. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in the neighborhood based on our traveler data, and this 5-star hotel features 2 bars along with 3 restaurants. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The Klagan Hotel are a couple of other good choices for your stay in the area.

What is staying in Kota Kinabalu like?

Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Kota Kinabalu, and visitors give high marks for the bustling marina and shopping. This city also attracts tourists with its parks. In Kota Kinabalu, there are 540 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Kota Kinabalu.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Kinabalu?

Cultural venues include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Landmarks like Sabah State Mosque, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, and Atkinson Clock Tower might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Signal Hill Observatory Platform. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Kota Kinabalu guide.

How should I get around Kota Kinabalu?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can find out about options for water transportation at the local marina. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Kota Kinabalu for your journey.

What's the weather like 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.