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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu holiday rentals

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

1. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ฿2,316
฿2,584 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

2. La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Amazing place. The breakfast downstairs is so good. They need to redo the photos for the apartments as it’s loads better than it looks on the site. Great location. Night food market just outside and a great mall next door. Highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ฿1,335
฿1,971 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
La.mer Butik Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, a small seating area, and a wooden floor.

3. Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"A"
United States
Fui Fuui
The price is ฿671
฿807 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with a large pool area, a view of the ocean, and a clear sky.

4. GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"
Malaysia
Abdul Rasyid
The price is ฿958
฿1,117 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern structures and trees.

5. LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu

LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿1,042
฿1,621 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu
A neatly made bed with white linens and beige pillows in a hotel room.

6. 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 ฿1,042
฿1,208 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

7. Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"アフルランへの交通便が少ない。"
Japan
Kazuaki
The price is ฿1,585
฿1,794 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

8. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is ฿1,057
฿1,744 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, and a wardrobe.

9. The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites

The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿767
฿987 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
An infinity pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by tiled walls.

10. Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿1,284
฿1,470 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with people, palm trees, and a sunset in the background.

11. Jesselton Quay Citypads

Jesselton Quay Citypads
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"The unit needs to maintain better and the aircons has to be cleaned on routinely basis. The aircons are full of dust. The windows locks need to change and some are defective. Can be improved overall"
Malaysia
Vincent
The price is ฿1,191
฿1,905 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Jesselton Quay Citypads
A modern hotel room with large floor-to-ceiling windows, a tiled floor, and curtains.

12. Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (121 reviews)
"Good apartment with good location"
Philippines
OLEG
The price is ฿1,241
฿1,548 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

13. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."
South Korea
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿1,172
฿1,348 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
A high-rise building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a busy street.

14. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"fantastic"
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿1,830
฿2,242 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

15. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is ฿1,716
฿1,936 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
A multi-story residential building with a prominent entrance labeled "MARINA COURT."

16. Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court

Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"It was a condo in a good location. East access to restaurants and shopping malls."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is ฿2,324
฿2,825 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bedside table, and a bookshelf.

17. Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance

Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Vi bestilte et rom på 46 kvadratmeter og fikk tilbud om en oppgradering. Det viste seg å være et langt mindre rom, men med fin terrasse og utsikt. Møbler etc hadde bedre kvalitet enn de andre rommene, men vi følte likevel at det ikke var en oppgradering da rommet var så lite. Alt i alt var vi likevel bra fornøyd."
Norway
Arnt
The price is ฿2,392
฿3,291 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large decorative wall piece.

18. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
4.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Room was clean, location was convenient."
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
The price is ฿1,932
฿2,169 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, a spa area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

19. Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"No toiletaries even basic body shampoo. So loud the plane every hour from 6am till midnight 1am thorough the day btaking off or landing. Very bad soundproof, even next door talk softly on the phone you can hear so clearly. Water not going down when shower and in sink Cutlery only 1 pair and still have lipstick stain on the cup. "
Malaysia
Chee Hong
The price is ฿1,318
฿1,638 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
A rooftop pool with clear blue water, white lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape and mountains in the background.

20. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (12 reviews)
"Nice place to stay with family. The facility is good with the car park. Very comfortable and convenient. The security safe and good. Will stay here again if needed. "
Thailand
Arminah Binti
Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
KAI YUN KATE 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Frequently asked questions

Are there holiday rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Kota Kinabalu close to Aquascape Center, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Tourists who visit Kota Kinabalu speak highly of the bustling marina and array of shops. Make sure you allow time to enjoy the parks during your holiday.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kota Kinabalu has to offer?

Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: This highly rated holiday home rental in Kota Kinabalu has air conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings.

How many holiday rentals are there in Kota Kinabalu?

With 28 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your Kota Kinabalu stay.

What can I see and do in Kota Kinabalu?

Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre are a couple of the family-friendly sights, whereas cultural attractions include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Other places in town to visit include Centre Point and KK Plaza.

What are holiday rentals like in Kota Kinabalu?

Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Kota Kinabalu. Holiday rentals feature amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about a sanitised environment, a holiday rental can provide a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you to travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive choice for a small group gathering.