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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu District hotels

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1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is ₩192,892
₩211,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and red-roofed buildings.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran
3.5 star property
Tuaran
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ₩76,492
₩85,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

3. Tang Dynasty Lodge

Tang Dynasty Lodge
2.0 star property
Tuaran
The price is ₩34,083
₩40,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Tang Dynasty Lodge
A deck with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a boat docked nearby.

4. Curve 56

Curve 56
2.5 star property
Tuaran
Curve 56
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

5. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is ₩191,393
₩229,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

6. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is ₩123,052
₩136,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
United Kingdom
Paula
The price is ₩109,084
₩121,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

8. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is ₩200,159
₩219,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

9. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (517 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
The price is ₩308,244
₩336,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Gayana Marine Resort
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

10. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
Canada
HEIDI
The price is ₩116,708
₩129,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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.

11. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is ₩164,291
₩180,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.

12. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (198 reviews)
"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort. The island is truly beautiful — surrounded by lush nature, crystal-clear water and stunning views. It feels like a peaceful little paradise, perfect for relaxing and escaping from the busy world. The villas are beautiful and spacious, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service throughout our stay was excellent. We especially loved the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful beach and the opportunity to enjoy nature...
United Kingdom
Lesya
The price is ₩393,543
₩441,655 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

13. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is ₩359,178
₩591,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

14. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ₩93,120
₩103,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is ₩136,022
₩150,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

16. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (789 reviews)
"I would say this resort has plenty of activities and amenities which is very convenient. Peaceful resort with a beautiful beach right in front of me. I wish the food selection and taste could be improved."
Malaysia
Madihah
The price is ₩109,563
₩118,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

17. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (202 reviews)
"The room is a bit dated and the bathroom was grossed, with soap scum and mold. Staff was great and the breakfast was good with good varieties"
United States
Joo Ling
The price is ₩47,052
₩54,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

18. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (359 reviews)
"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."
United States
Renee
The price is ₩57,927
₩63,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

19. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (923 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel ,location perfect with many restaurants to choose from and coffee shop right next door,so loved the fact that after a day out we relaxed with a coffee seated outside next to hotel .a door in the hotel lead us through into the 8th floor shopping mall , a wow factor . The food selection was superb . A grand hotel all in all"
United Kingdom
lana
The price is ₩125,792
₩139,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Grandis Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

20. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is ₩74,187
₩83,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.6/10Excellent (28 reviews)
10% off
Price is ₩79,469
₩178,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Kasih Sayang Hill Resort
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Top Kota Kinabalu District Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was varied and the eggs cooked fresh to your liking were fast and fab. Front desk staff were great. The Club Bar service was exceptional - as was the ambience. Rooftop bar and restaurant could improve. Convenient location - could walk to waterfront easily, Would stay again."
Tina 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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