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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, (80 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ฿2,306
฿2,573 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a modern building in the background.

2. 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, (120 reviews)
"Good apartment with good location"
Philippines
OLEG
The price is ฿1,100
฿1,380 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
A multi-story residential building with a prominent entrance labeled "MARINA COURT."

3. 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)
"Recommended to bring family stay at the hotel. Convenience and comfortable. Apart from that, it is such a strategic place to find place to eat."
Malaysia
nancy
The price is ฿2,315
฿2,814 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 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 ฿1,815
฿2,487 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
La.mer Butik Hotel
A modern hotel with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and a river.

5. 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 ฿675
฿811 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.

6. 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 ฿2,266
฿2,530 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

7. 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 ฿1,172
฿1,877 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
A modern hotel with a large pool area, a view of the ocean, and a clear sky.

8. 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 ฿1,061
฿1,228 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

9. 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 ฿3,122
฿4,077 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance
A multi-story hotel with a large billboard, a busy street with cars, and a view of the sea.

10. 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 ฿1,823
฿2,233 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

11. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"Very good location and with the affordable, Grab convenience, getting around town was super. Nice restaurants are very close and the selections of meals was super."
Philippines
Martin
The price is ฿2,293
฿2,788 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, and a wardrobe.

12. 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 ฿962
฿1,217 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

13. 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 ฿2,000
฿2,242 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

14. 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 ฿1,709
฿1,928 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
A waterfront swimming area with palm trees and a sunset in the background.

15. 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 ฿1,647
฿2,395 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Jesselton Quay Citypads
An infinity pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by tiled walls.

16. Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿1,527
฿1,731 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

17. 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 ฿1,349
฿1,540 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, a spa area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

18. Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (24 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 ฿1,312
฿1,631 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

19. The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu

The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is ฿4,732
฿6,017 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"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"
Velmor 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pan Borneo Hotel 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.