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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kunthea

฿919

฿1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Michaela

฿2,860

฿3,171 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.5 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Zhen

฿919

฿1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Genya

฿1,698

฿2,246 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 2.5 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Ganesh

฿1,126

฿1,299 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large windows.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Imran

฿618

฿750 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kevin

฿2,206

฿2,465 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

8. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kim

฿1,834

฿2,063 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Joshua

฿1,113

฿1,284 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

10. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Anonymous traveller

฿723

฿935 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

11. Hotel DeLeeton

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Anonymous traveller

฿815

฿963 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

12. Oceania Hotel

2.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Jane

฿1,519

฿1,723 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Thomas

฿1,176

฿1,270 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sign indicating it is Hotel 2, and a visible storefront below.

14. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

valerie

฿759

฿896 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hallway with a wall covered in large, bold text, likely representing various destinations or locations.

A modern hotel lobby with a white leather sofa, blue cushions, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling light fixture.

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Zachary

฿1,024

฿1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

16. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

MASAKO

฿1,151

฿1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A reception area with a white Christmas tree, a reception desk, and two staff members.

A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

A modern, minimalist wall-mounted light fixture with a geometric design.

17. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bahrinizam

฿1,159

฿1,334 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Ooi

฿1,922

฿2,158 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

19. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

scott

฿1,123

฿1,325 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

20. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Farzad

฿1,962

฿2,398 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View

Top Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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City Mall

7.8/10 (104 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at City Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah State Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sabah State Museum in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Aquascape Center

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Aquascape Center during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 18 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Adjacent to Tabin Wildlife Reserve, DM Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices within a short distance include MB Budget Hotel and Hotel O Rebecca's Homes.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

What can I see and do near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sabah Agricultural Park and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

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Our top choices for Tabin Wildlife Reserve hotels

1. CJ Residence

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

5. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

8. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

11. Hotel DeLeeton

12. Oceania Hotel

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

14. Hotel O Five 2

15. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

16. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. Walk In Hotel

18. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

19. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

20. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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Top Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Bukit Padang

Sabah Agricultural Park

City Mall

Sabah Art Gallery

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah State Museum

Aquascape Center

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