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Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town
Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes and a park
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Kota Kinabalu featuring markets, street scenes and a small town or village
Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, boating and a bay or harbour

Where to stay in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(42 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 Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

5/5(4 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.

Tanjung Aru
Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images 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.

Kampung Air
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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
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Tabuan Jaya

When in Tabuan Jaya, you can plan a visit to Vivacity Megamall and The Spring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tabuan Jaya
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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 Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NZ$150 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$150
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was spotless with staff courteous. This is my 2nd time there and my wife and I intend to make it an annual trip.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 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 NZ$249 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$249
per night
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Everything was top notch nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$216 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$216
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric 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 Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching, Sarawak
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property.

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments

Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Q112B, Kuching, Sarawak
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Vivacity Megamall and Kuching Waterfront ...
3.6/10 (5 reviews)
Towel and Bed sheet to be more organised and better standard. Gate door, common toilet door lock and common toilet seat are very poor and inconvenient. The rest are acceptable. Not considering for next stay.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments
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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
Spacious room. Comfort bed. But smells in the sewage pipe drainage area around the shower or the toilet area on our day 4 and 5. Washroom was clean but not sure why the sewage smell. Also the cabinets in the kitchen had an unpleasant smell. All the cabinets looked clean but not sure why the smell ...

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Citadines Waterfront 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.

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