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 Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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.

Tanjung Aru
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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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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
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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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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 ฿5,053 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿5,053
฿5,534 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
Depressing bathrooms , hotel great otherwise
"After a terrible check-in process (lack of training) the hotel was great . One thing though the bathrooms are depressing and tired ."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ฿3,750 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,750
฿4,127 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ฿3,828 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿3,828
฿4,211 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff & Hotel Management are super friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 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 Imago Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
La.mer Butik

La.mer Butik

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu, Off Jalan Istiadat, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor Climbing ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"房間大,1樓有洗衣機,但不行用現金及信用卡,不過一樓的櫃檯人員可以幫忙用其他的支付方式,再給他現金就好 房間有小黒蠅,感覺比較不好 另外房間也沒附盥洗備品需要自己帶,也沒有體重機秤行李"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

La.mer Butik
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 Imago Shopping Mall and KK Plaza are located ...
6.8/10 (11 reviews)
"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
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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