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5 star

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5689 Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

City Center Kota Kinabalu|0.77km from downtown
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Handicraft Market and KK Plaza. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Centre Point and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy international cuisine at Latest Recipe, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 4962 square feet (461 square meters), including a conference center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 412 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
The Magellan Sutera Resort
4.2/5611 Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort

City Center Kota Kinabalu|2.69km from downtown
With a stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sutera Harbour and Gleneagles Hospital. This resort is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. When the sun is out, a round of golf or a day at the private beach are two great options for taking advantage of the fine weather. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. The Guest including Minors(below 18 years of age) agrees to assume all risks associated with the boat travel to and from the Resort, and/or for participating in the activities at the Resort and/or patronizing the Resort, and shall release the Resort and/or its Company including its officers and/or employees from all and any loss, damages, liability, claims, demands, costs, expenses, personal injury or death, howsoever caused."The above terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia. In making this booking, the guest agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in Malaysia at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5781 Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu|5.01km from downtown
With a stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabah State Mosque and 6 minutes from Imago Shopping Mall. This 5-star resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Anjung Samudera and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe' TATU, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This resort has 7190 square feet (668 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 498 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
4.4/5383 Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

City Center Kota Kinabalu|1.23km from downtown
With a stay at Hilton Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Centre Point and 11 minutes by foot from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. This 5-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kota Kinabalu Central Market and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).Enjoy international cuisine at Urban Kitchen, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 304 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 47-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
4.4/5656 Reviews

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

City Center Kota Kinabalu|1.36km from downtown
With a stay at Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk of Anjung Samudera and Imago Shopping Mall. This 5-star hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Enjoy international cuisine at Kitchen@8, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 13788 square feet (1281 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 332 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Business travel

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.4/51342 Reviews

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

City Center Kota Kinabalu|1.4km from downtown
With a stay at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, just a 5-minute walk from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and 5 minutes by foot from Warisan Square. This 4-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Promenade Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 8396 square feet (780 square meters), including conference space. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Make yourself at home in one of the 446 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences
4.2/5902 Reviews

Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

City Center Kota Kinabalu|1.9km from downtown
A stay at Ming Garden Hotel and Residences places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk of Gleneagles Hospital and Plaza Wawasan. This 4-star hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sutera Harbour.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and karaoke. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Golden Dew Bistro, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 600 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Breakfast

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
4.3/5461 Reviews

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

City Center Kota Kinabalu|3.08km from downtown
Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), The Pacific Sutera Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sutera Harbour and within a 5-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque. This resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Anjung Samudera. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool.Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.The Guest including Minors(below 18 years of age) agrees to assume all risks associated with the boat travel to and from the Resort, and/or for participating in the activities at the Resort and/or patronizing the Resort, and shall release the Resort and/or its Company including its officers and/or employees from all and any loss, damages, liability, claims, demands, costs, expenses, personal injury or death, howsoever caused."The above terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia. In making this booking, the guest agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in Malaysia at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Horizon Hotel
4.4/5156 Reviews

Horizon Hotel

City Center Kota Kinabalu|0.35km from downtown
A stay at Horizon Hotel places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market. This 4-star hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.Enjoy international cuisine at Deco Cafe and Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 180 guestrooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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Hotels Near Famous Attractions in Kota Kinabalu

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Gaya Street

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Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

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Tanjung Aru Beach

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5781 Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu|0.92km from Tanjung Aru Beach
With a stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabah State Mosque and 6 minutes from Imago Shopping Mall. This 5-star resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Anjung Samudera and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe' TATU, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This resort has 7190 square feet (668 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 498 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

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Mamutik Island

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5781 Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu|3.32km from Mamutik Island
With a stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabah State Mosque and 6 minutes from Imago Shopping Mall. This 5-star resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Anjung Samudera and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe' TATU, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This resort has 7190 square feet (668 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 498 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Local Travel Info

Highest PriceAU$ 656
Lowest PriceAU$ 16
Number of Reviews22,845
Number of Hotels3,067
Average Price (Weekdays)AU$ 102
Average Price (Weekends)AU$ 105

Kota Kinabalu Hotel Guide

Book hotels in Kota Kinabalu via the Trip.com website or app, it's easy and hassle-free. On Trip.com, it's easy to search for hotels in Kota Kinabalu. While traveling to Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is one of the most popular destinations. Kota Kinabalu is a city with tons of tourist attractions. You'll never want to leave!

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the primary airport in Kota Kinabalu.

You don't have to worry about accommodations when traveling to Kota Kinabalu. Here, there are more than 376 hotels for you to choose from. The local average price is 68 AUD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 7 five-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu at an average price of 186 AUD per night. There are 13 four-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu at an average price of 142 AUD per night. There are 98 three-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu at an average price of 66 AUD per night. There are 69 two-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu at an average price of 52 AUD per night. As a popular tourist city, Kota Kinabalu has many renowned chain hotels. Those who favor Novotel can choose a hotel under its name. In Kota Kinabalu, there are hotels under the Novotel brand. Travelers who favor this brand can choose to stay there to enjoy the luxury services provided by Novotel. A popular hotel in Kota Kinabalu, The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu is also one of the highest rated. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

In the city center of Kota Kinabalu, you'll have easy access to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Borneo Holiday and Vehicles Rental, Pu Toh Si Temple. You can choose attractions in Kota Kinabalu that are perfect for a weekend getaway, such as Pulau Tiga Park, Mantanani Islands, Mengalum Island. The most famous attractions locally are Tanjung Aru Beach, Gaya Street. With a developed commercial area, visitors can head to Centre Point Sabah, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Imago Shopping Mall for a great shopping experience.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 28.92°C during the day, 25.04°C at night

• April to June: 30.06°C during the day, 26.11°C at night

• July to September: 29.55°C during the day, 25.65°C at night

• October to December: 29.14°C during the day, 25.36°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 76.23 cm

• Summer: 203.27 cm

• Autumn: 272.73 cm

• Winter: 296.83 cm

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