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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ฿4,075
฿4,478 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"great hospitality "
Malaysia
SITIE ASHYURRAH
The price is ฿5,421
฿6,474 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ฿2,770
฿3,068 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is ฿2,845
฿3,150 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"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 ฿4,542
฿4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is ฿3,230
฿3,565 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

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 ฿3,076
฿3,399 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is ฿2,869
฿3,176 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (704)
"The hotel is in an interesting area of town, close to restaurants and a well stocked supermarket. "
Australia
Nicholas
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
2 outdoor pools
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (354)
"The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though."
Malaysia
Chan Shiang
The price is ฿1,541
฿1,772 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Exterior
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (590)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12)
"Our state was very nice. No problems. Just to be aware that this is not the touristy part of town. With no offense meant, we were the only white couple. We saw the whole time in this area. Everyone was smiling and friendly. No problem whatsoever with the locals they were very welcoming!"
Singapore
Randy
The price is ฿1,296
฿1,476 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Interior
Oikos Poshtel

Oikos Poshtel

Oikos Poshtel
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13)
"Booke dthe family room for a friend and I. Had a great bathroom.very modern, a window, very comfy and cute. Would def stay again. Great value ad X rs from shopping centre and a top massage centre (Siam) in the same building)."
Australia
Larissa
Oikos Poshtel
Massages on the beach
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (782)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
United States
Jo
The price is ฿4,035
฿4,435 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Outdoor pool
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
Singapore
JUNGMI
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (372)
"Friendly and helpful staff, good amenities, convenient location"
Australia
FOON
The price is ฿1,142
฿1,310 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
Australia
Elise
The price is ฿2,092
฿2,336 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (896)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is ฿3,241
฿3,577 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

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
Outdoor pool
Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Very good hoteal to stay with family."
Malaysia
Haris Shariman
The price is ฿1,330
฿1,513 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Sabah Oriental Hotel
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AC Residence

3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.6/10Exceptional (89 reviews)
22% off
Price is ฿1,114
฿2,560 total
includes taxes & fees
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Top Kota Kinabalu District Hotel Reviews

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
JUNGMI 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

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