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Recommended hotels in Kota Kinabalu

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Very nice room. Excellent breakfast one of the best we've ever had in a hotel"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

2. 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 NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

3. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We thought the staff were wonderful and the hotel was very elegant. The breakfast was especially good."
United States
Kip
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

4. 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, (256 reviews)
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Canada
Catherine
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
Singapore
KAI YUN KATE
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

7. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (631 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

8. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."
Singapore
Yen Ping
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"The location was close to many attractions. The hotel gym was very well equipped."
Taiwan
Joshua
The price is NZ$56
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"nice,will stay again insyaAllah"
Malaysia
Mohd Hafizuddin
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

11. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"The communication was prompt, accurate, and polite full. Staff assisted by carrying out luggage upstairs, and is happy and polite. The massage chair was an amazing addition to our stay. In the heart of all shops. Will definitely book with them again."
Australia
Kunthea
The price is NZ$57
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

12. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

13. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (741 reviews)
"Great location with close proximity to shopping & dining."
Singapore
MUN TAT
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

14. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is NZ$58
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
An elevator with a metallic finish, a wall-mounted emergency phone, and a trash bin.

15. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."
United Kingdom
Adnan
The price is NZ$58
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

16. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (206 reviews)
"The complimentary airport shuttle (one-way only) was very useful along with the breakfast buffet. Definitely worth staying if you do not want to go island hopping or to the city centre"
Australia
Velmor
The price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

17. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Klagan Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

18. 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)
"It was really a pleasant stay and the view was so beautiful. Our charity golf was well organised there."
Singapore
JUNKYU
The price is NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

19. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Monocolo Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"Great stay,helpful staff, nice room"
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

20. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (253 reviews)
"Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door."
Canada
Tamara
The price is NZ$76
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Mandarin Hotel
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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.

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Top reviews in Kota Kinabalu

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

This was our 2nd stay and it didn’t disappoint. Both times we have stayed 1 night as a stop over between flights. The service is excellent, friendly, helpful and welcoming. You get the feeling nothing would be too much trouble. We were also given a surprise upgrade this trip, which was very welcome for our family of 3. The room so cosy and lux. The bed is super soft and comfortable which is just what you need after a long day of travelling, and the bathroom is generous and modern with a large...
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed March 24, 2024
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Frequently Asked Questions

Searching for B&Bs in Kota Kinabalu?

If you're looking for something a little more offbeat than the traditional hotel experience, a stay at a bed and breakfast could be the perfect alternative for your getaway. While you're enjoying your trip to Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are perfect spots to get in some fresh air and greenery.

Are you interested in an apartment for your stay?

Every B&B has a unique charm — whether it’s a garden for guests to admire or a beautiful dining room, the quaint details are what make bed and breakfasts a home away from home.

What are the best bed and breakfasts in Kota Kinabalu?

Here is a B&B that guests like in the area: Curve 56: 10 rooms. 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast and private beach.

When should I book my B&B in Kota Kinabalu?

When you're planning your escape to Kota Kinabalu, year-round temperatures and rainfall may be important factors to consider. 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.

What is there to do in Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers enjoy Kota Kinabalu for its beautiful island views and major shopping area. When you want to explore some cultural attractions on your trip, Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village are worthy sites to visit. You should put Centre Point and KK Plaza on your list if you want to see more of the area.

How can I get to and around Kota Kinabalu?

You can plan your excursions in and around Kota Kinabalu ahead of time with these transportation options. Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) away. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can find out about water travel options at the marina.