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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu |
8.8 / 10 (1878 Reviews) |
From 67$ | |
| Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (563 Reviews) |
From 107$ | |
| Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World |
8.6 / 10 (542 Reviews) |
From 223$ | |
| The Pacific Sutera Hotel |
8.1 / 10 (708 Reviews) |
From 115$ | |
| Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu |
8.5 / 10 (1645 Reviews) |
From 164$ |
When the thought of a vacation pops up in your mind, it can be confusing to decide on a place to visit. If you’re in search of a memorable and enjoyable getaway, then Kota Kinabalu is a great option. With its lush lush hills, gleaming beaches and abundant wildlife-Kota Kinabalu has something for every traveler. And if you want to truly feel the beauty and charm of Kota Kinabalu, then stay at a hotel suite.
A hotel suite is a great way to make the most of the experience. It helps you relax, re-energize and creates an experience that is much more meaningful. Hotel suites guarantee much more luxury, comfort, and privacy than most other options. Hotels suites often come with many outstanding amenities and exclusive privileges. From feeling at home in your own space to enjoying a romantic moment with your partner, the experiences at a hotel suite enhance the vacation experience.
Hotel suites are perfect for providing a safe and secure environment. This is especially helpful when you are travelling with young children. All of the required security measures are taken that comply with the highest standards and ensure exceptional safety and privacy.
Hotel suites make travelling more cost effective as well. As the room charges are lesser than most other options, the overall cost of vacation becomes much more manageable. Plus, you get many other amenities on top such as free breakfasts, swimming pools and gym facilities. All-in-all, these features make hotel suites a great option when travelling to Kota Kinabalu.
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The perfect 5-star Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotel lies in a business area and offers a storage for belongings and a lobby area along with an Indian restaurant. Located 5 minutes' walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran as well as Warisan Square, the luxury hotel includes snorkelling, diving and canoeing.
Just a step away from a mall and a market, this Kota Kinabalu property is quite close to Atkinson Clock Tower. Situated in the very heart of Kota Kinabalu, Le Meridien is nearly a 12-minute walk from Sunday Market. The perfect accommodation is placed within walking distance from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Also, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotel is approximately 14 minutes' walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and North Borneo is placed within 4.9 km away. Well-connected to many sights, this Kota Kinabalu property is within short walking distance to Kk03 bus stop.
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is situated in a business district, approximately a 5-minute stroll from Oceanus Waterfront Mall and features 332 rooms with views of the sea. Set at walking distance to the shopping mall "Centre Point", the hotel boasts Asian meals served at the onsite Asian restaurant.
The property is located in a business area of Kota Kinabalu, 15 minutes on foot from City Park. Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is about a 5-minute ride away, and there is Anjung Samudera nearby. Wawasan Plaza bus stop is 5 minutes' walk from this 5-star hotel and at a 4.5 km distance from is enough to get to North Borneo train station. Kota Kinabalu International airport lies 0.5 km away from Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel and it takes about 10 minutes by car to get there.
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Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
From 223$
Located 4.8 km from Jesselton Point Marina, the elegant 5-star Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Kota Kinabalu offers 24-hour front desk, shuttle service and laundry. Overlooking the South China Sea and offering an Asian restaurant, the beachfront resort is set in a beach area, 10 minutes' drive away from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination.
The luxury accommodation enjoys a hillside location, 6.2e+02 km away from North Borneo station. Guests can get to Sapi Island that is around a 10-minute ride from Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World Kota Kinabalu. Located 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 5-star Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation about 25 minutes' walk from Mamutik Island. Malaysian meals are served in this Kota Kinabalu hotel ideally located in a beach area.
The elegant luxury property puts you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, at a moderate distance from the memorial park "Double Six Monument". It is also at a 2.9 km distance from Sunday Market and next to gardens. The hotel is placed not so far from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Pacific Sutera Hotel is located so close to Sutera Harbour Resort and offers views of the sea. Guests will find North Borneo train station at a 3.4 km distance from the elegant property.
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Featuring a wellness area along with a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool, the 5-star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is situated 5 minutes on foot from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu. Boasting a beachfront location, this Kota Kinabalu resort invites guests to an Asian restaurant serving Asian dishes.
The Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach is approximately a 13-minute stroll from the beachfront property, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is nestled nearly 10 minutes' drive away. The entertainment venues in the Pantai Tanjung Aru district include B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination, at a 4.1 km distance from Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. Also, this luxury accommodation is a 10-minute ride from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, while North Borneo is placed within 3.9 km away. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is located 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within a minutes' drive from SM Stella Maris bus stop.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kota Kinabalu International |
| Rating 🏅 | 37 |
| Kota Kinabalu Hotels 🛎️ | 449 |
| Nearby Cities 🌇 | Sabah, Kampong Sembulan, Kampong Nasob |
| Min Price 💸 | 6$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World |
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The 5-star Magellan Sutera Resort is placed in a beach area of Kota Kinabalu, an 18-minute stroll from the memorial park "Double Six Monument" and 10 minutes by car from City Park. Offering a magnificent view along with a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool, this Kota Kinabalu resort is 5 minutes' drive from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque.
Overlooking the South China Sea, the luxury property boasts a private location in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Likas Stadium, 4.8 km from Magellan Sutera. This luxurious accommodation is located at a 3.7 km distance from North Borneo train station.
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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Kota Kinabalu is a comfortable 5-star property set a 10-minute drive from Pulau Udar Kecil and 4.8 km from Karambunai Hidden Beach. Featuring WiFi in the rooms, the resort also has amenities such as baggage storage and a gift shop.
Standing moments from Karambunai Peninsula, the accommodation is situated in a beach area of Kota Kinabalu. This perfect hotel is just a short drive from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Kota Kinabalu International airport is 35 km from the property and North Borneo train station is about 70 minutes by car.
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Boasting cots and a push cart for guests with children, the deluxe 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and has 5 restaurants. Offering hiking, horse riding and mini golf in the area, the upscale resort lies a mere 7 minutes' stroll from Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, and approximately a 10-minute drive from Tuaran Crocodile Farm.
This Kota Kinabalu property enjoys a beautiful location, a 70-minute ride from North Borneo station. Dalit Beach is within 1.1 km away, while Pantai Dalit Beach is next to Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu. The upscale accommodation is placed at walking distance to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Kota Kinabalu International airport lies 40 km from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu.
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel is set in the shopping district of Kota Kinabalu and features cars and buses for rent. The hotel has an a la carte restaurant, along with cots and a push cart for children, and boasts a location within a close distance from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Gaya Street is about an 8-minute walk away, while KK Esplanade is 5 minutes' walk from the elegant property. Standing a mere 6 minutes' walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is in walking distance from Local food market. There is Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village within 2.9 km away, while West bus station around a 5-minute walk from this 5-star accommodation. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport, and at a 6 km distance from North Borneo train station.
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Offering a luggage room and a restaurant, the 5-star Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel lies in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km away from The B.E.D. Waterfront Club and approximately 15 minutes on foot from the shopping mall "Centre Point". This luxury hotel is placed within a close distance from Handicraft Market, and provides guests with a steam room, locker rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
Hilton is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, at 700 metres from Fruit Market. The city's picturesque area gives access to Kompleks Asia City, which is just near the modern property. The accommodation is set amid popular attractions, including a bar and a restaurant. Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is situated at a 4 km distance from North Borneo train station and a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
From 226$
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Kota Kinabalu is set 2.2 km away from Point B and a 5-minute drive away from Sapi Island. This 5-star resort overlooks the South China Sea and offers local meals, while including a plunge pool, a hot tub and sauna facilities.
The property is perfectly located in Kota Kinabalu, approximately a 10-minute walk from an own beach. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, Marine Ecology Research Centre is 4 km from the hotel. Coral Flyer is a 5-minute ride away, and North Borneo is situated a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa enjoys a luxurious location within an 8-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Providing guests with car rentals, the elegant 5-star Gayana Eco Resort Kota Kinabalu is located at a 5 km distance from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Set right at Marine Ecology Research Centre, the traditional hotel offers 44 rooms together with a plunge pool and a Jacuzzi onsite.
Placed 10 minutes' drive from Jesselton Point Marina, this Kota Kinabalu property is also located around 1230 minutes' drive from North Borneo railway station. Guests can visit places of worship such as Sabah State Mosque, set approximately 10 minutes by car from Gayana Eco Kota Kinabalu. You can easily find KK Esplanade 10 minutes by car from the elegant accommodation. Gayana Eco Resort in Kota Kinabalu is 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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The 5-star Borneo Eagle Resort Kota Kinabalu is located in 10 minutes' walk from Pulau Tiga Park and features 24-hour front desk assistance and housekeeping service. Survivor Island is placed within 0.7 km away, and Mud Volcano is a walk from this luxury resort.
North Borneo train station can be found about a 200-minute drive from the luxurious accommodation.
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Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo
From 12$
Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 0.8 km from Oceanus Waterfront Mall and a 10-minute ride from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
Atkinson Clock Tower is not very far away, while North Borneo station is a 10-minute drive from this hotel. A 10-minute walk will take you into the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The 5-star hotel is placed quite a walk from IMAGO Shopping Mall, and Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP bus station is nearly a 5-minute stroll away. This accommodation is set 10 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Placed only 1.3 km from Warisan Square, the 5-star Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotel provides guests with storage for belongings and a restaurant.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel is located 5 minutes' walk from Suria Mall, 10 minutes by car from North Borneo train station. It is just a 5-minute stroll from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and not far from Jesselton Point Marina. There is Central Market a 15-minute stroll away, while Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP bus station a 10-minute stroll from the hotel. Kota Kinabalu International airport lies 0.5 km away from the accommodation and it takes about 10 minutes by car to get there.
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The 5-star City Ensuite Room Scsp Ming Garden Kota Kinabalu is set within 6 km away from the grand Likas City Mosque and only 100 metres from All Saints Cathedral.
Located really close to IMAGO Shopping Mall, this Kota Kinabalu hotel also provides easy access to Borneo Adventure. Historical sights here include the memorial park "Double Six Monument", which stands at a 1.5 km distance from the property. The hotel is situated within a short walking distance from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, while KK Sentral - Sipitang Express to Brunei bus station lies a 5-minute walk away. Kota Kinabalu International airport is 0.5 km from the accommodation and North Borneo train station is 3.8 km away.