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Top 10 Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay

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 3.461.899 ₫
3.802.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, 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 2.179.714 ₫
2.418.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hilton Kota 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 2.024.758 ₫
2.250.847 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Hyatt Regency 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 2.779.101 ₫
3.065.537 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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 1.179.610 ₫
1.579.729 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"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 2.372.012 ₫
2.625.881 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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 3.359.756 ₫
3.692.644 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Magellan Sutera Resort

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 2.564.337 ₫
2.833.592 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

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 2.234.207 ₫
2.477.053 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

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 2.392.206 ₫
2.647.690 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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 4.519.580 ₫
5.397.212 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, 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 893.030 ₫
1.028.555 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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 7.639.564 ₫
8.314.837 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Gayana Marine Resort

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 7.586.136 ₫
8.513.569 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island Resort

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

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

The Aru by Ayuhouz

4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Excellent stay"
Netherlands
Wybe
The Aru by Ayuhouz

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 1.136.657 ₫
1.291.673 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Mandarin Hotel

Mamutik Island Lodge

3.0 star property
Mamutik Island
The price is 2.884.879 ₫
3.179.777 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Mamutik Island Lodge

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 766.270 ₫
891.680 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
CJ Residence
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Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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

Tanjung Aru

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.

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.

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

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 Likas Stadium.

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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.

Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views
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Frequently asked questions

What's the seasonal weather in Kota Kinabalu?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.

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