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

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ₩193,619
₩212,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ₩125,494
₩139,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
Singapore
Kee Huat
The price is ₩113,133
₩125,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is ₩155,433
₩171,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is ₩65,974
₩88,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Customer service was great, hotel location is really close to everything,room condition was Ok but it’s very clean。"
Australia
Jason
The price is ₩132,665
₩146,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
The price is ₩187,726
₩206,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (599)
"overall quite nice, be aware that the hotel is right on the landing route to KKIA, so you can hear the planes flying right above your heads all day long"
Taiwan
SHU-WEI
The price is ₩143,282
₩158,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Cafe
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (144)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is ₩124,834
₩138,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is ₩133,664
₩147,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"great hospitality "
Malaysia
SITIE ASHYURRAH
The price is ₩252,531
₩301,568 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (181)
"Cleanliness, all staff interaction. Overall good experience "
Australia
Anwag
The price is ₩49,898
₩57,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (505)
"Everything was amazing!!"
Japan
MOE
The price is ₩426,859
₩464,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Gayana Marine Resort
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (181)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is ₩423,874
₩475,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
Gaya Island Resort
Lobby
Eminent Hotel

Eminent Hotel

2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (258)
"nice staff and clean room"
Canada
Kevin
Eminent Hotel
Outdoor pool
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Excellent stay"
Netherlands
Wybe
The price is ₩60,954
₩69,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
The Aru by Ayuhouz
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (241)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is ₩63,509
₩72,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Mandarin Hotel
On the beach
Mamutik Island Lodge

Mamutik Island Lodge

3.0 star property
Mamutik Island
The price is ₩161,192
₩177,669 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Mamutik Island Lodge
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
CJ Residence

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is ₩42,857
₩49,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
CJ Residence
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.
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Outdoor pool

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0/10Very Good (181 reviews)
41% off
Price is ₩63,402
₩144,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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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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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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.

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.

Karambunai

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

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

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.

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 and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Superb hotel with great location"
Mohd Haikal 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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KK Times Square Hotel

KK Times Square Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Kinabalu?
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel is steps from Imago Shopping Mall, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other favorite options based on reviews include CJ Residence and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.
What are some of the best vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu?
Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: Visitors give good reviews to this Kota Kinabalu vacation home rental, which has air-conditioning and cable 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, TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices to stay on the cheap include Signel Hostel and Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu. 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?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a resort with a private beach and a children's pool, 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.
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?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top beachfront resort with a full-service spa and free WiFi, and it's located close to Pantai Pulau Mamutik. Other good options for your beach trip include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and The Pacific Sutera Hotel. 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. The Magellan Sutera Resort and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are other upscale choices for your trip. Find more luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu.
What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top resort that has a golf course and features free WiFi. Other good options to stay near a golf course include Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and The Pacific Sutera Hotel. 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?
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite is a top hotel with 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a private beach. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai and Cosy Suite. View all hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu.
What is the best spa hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a top beachfront spa hotel featuring a golf course, a waterslide, a fitness center, and tennis courts. Spend an afternoon at Mandara Spa where you'll find facials, hot stone massages, and hydrotherapy and more. Other popular spa hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. 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. Loft B Imago Mall Sunset Seaview Golf Course 8-9pax 3Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms and Family-friendly Homey Unit with Parking (5 mins to airport) are two other water park hotels you can choose from. 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 625 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 Merdeka Square, Atkinson Clock Tower, and Koisaan Cultural Village might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Sabah Agricultural Park. 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.

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