Borneo Travel Guide

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Kota Kinabalu showing island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town
Kota Kinabalu which includes a park and tropical scenes
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Kota Kinabalu featuring a small town or village, street scenes and food
Kota Kinabalu featuring landscape views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Where to stay in Borneo

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Anjung Samudera and Centre Point.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant 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

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

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

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.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kepayan
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.682.958 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
2.682.958 ₫
2.959.246 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is 4.257.991 ₫ per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
4.257.991 ₫
4.660.340 ₫ total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice place, well kept, super friendly staff. Good value"

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is 3.452.454 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
3.452.454 ₫
3.790.301 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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.
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Suria Sabah ...
9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
Long weekend in KK, Sabah…
"Central location, near shops and restaurants and on the waterfront, with friendly and helpful staff. Optional breakfast buffet and they made us a packed breakfast for our trip out. Pool overlooks the sea and there is a large lounge to relax in plus a small gym. Room was clean and adequate with a ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
3 out of 5
Jln Lapan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping ...
"Clean and centrally located Borneotel offers easy access to shopping and dining. Situated opposite the Filipino Handicraft market, it boasts efficient and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
3.5 out of 5
Jalan Sembilan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), Netflix and hydromassage showerheads. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"Great views across the harbour, but a bad smell coming into the bathroom from the drain."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
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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