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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Ming Garden Hotel |
8.0 / 10 (787 Reviews) |
From 40$ | |
| Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu |
8.5 / 10 (1802 Reviews) |
From 164$ | |
| The Pacific Sutera Hotel |
7.9 / 10 (802 Reviews) |
From 101$ | |
| Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu |
7.9 / 10 (941 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Kinabalu Daya Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (319 Reviews) |
From 24$ |
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Offering a warm atmosphere and being located around 300 metres from Borneo Adventure, Ming Garden Hotel & Residences Kota Kinabalu boasts a location in a central district. Guests will enjoy a buffet breakfast and access to an outdoor pool area during their stay.
The memorial park "Double Six Monument" is a 19-minute walk from the hotel, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is just 1.6 km away. The pleasant hotel is relatively near Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. This property also has a central location, only minutes from IMAGO Shopping Mall. The 4-star Ming Garden Hotel & Residences is 300 metres from KK Sentral - Sipitang Express to Brunei bus station, while Handicraft Market is just 1.8 km away.
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The 5-star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu hotel is located a 12-minute stroll from Tanjung Aru Beach and comprises 492 rooms with modern comforts. This Kota Kinabalu resort is in the Pantai Tanjung Aru district of Kota Kinabalu, just a minute's drive from such natural sights as the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach.
Situated just 5 minutes' stroll from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, the property is 19 minutes' walk from Tanjung Aru Beach 2. Sunday Market is a 15-minute drive from the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km away. City Park is 4.8 km from the accommodation. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu hotel is within close distance of SM Stella Maris bus stop.
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Offering a beautiful location in the heart of the city, the 5-star Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu is around 5 minutes' drive from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque. Guests can take advantage of a plunge pool as well as aerobics, a bowling alley, and a golf course while staying in the hotel, nestled in a beach area.
Next to gardens, this elegant property is about 20 minutes' walk from IMAGO Shopping Mall. The Pacific Sutera Kota Kinabalu in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu is located at a distance of 2.3 km from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. The luxury accommodation is also just a minute's drive from the South China Sea. There is Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika at a distance of 2.5 km from The Pacific Sutera Hotel. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Situated in a business neighbourhood, Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu offers quick access to Kota Kinabalu International airport within 10 minutes' drive. Among the facilities of the inn there is a vending machine and a lift, along with Wi-Fi in the rooms.
The central location of the accommodation places guests merely a 14-minute walk from Marlin Statue and about a 20-minute walk from Sunday Market. Religious sights in the area include St Simon Catholic Church Likas (2.8 km) and Sabah State Mosque (1.2 km). The hotel is also within walking distance of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. There is IMAGO Shopping Mall about 25 minutes' walk away, and West bus station only minutes from Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu.
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The 3-star Kinabalu Daya Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 25 minutes' walk from Atkinson Clock Tower and features a currency exchange and a lift. This Kota Kinabalu hotel is in an entertainment area, a stroll from such natural sights as Weston Wetland Park.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of the perfect accommodation, and such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village are 2.8 km away. At the Kinabalu Daya Kota Kinabalu, guests will be at a medium distance from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. This Kota Kinabalu property is situated 16 minutes' stroll from Handicraft Market, and West bus station lies about 500 metres away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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$ |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Ming Garden Hotel |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | The Pacific Sutera Hotel |
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Stanton Hotel
From 50$
The 3-star Stanton Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located just 1.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, offers guests a storage for belongings and a restaurant. This smoke-free hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in the rooms.
The property is situated about 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and extremely close to Desa Cattle Company. Central Wet Market can be found around a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Such entertainment attractions as B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination are also about a 5-minute ride away. KK Sentral - Sipitang Express to Brunei bus station can be found a mere 0.8 km from Stanton Hotel, and the shopping mall "Centre Point" is nearly a 20-minute stroll away.
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The 2-star Kk Times Square Hotel is situated in the very heart of Kota Kinabalu only 1.2 km from such shopping venues as IMAGO Shopping Mall. Located 10 minutes' drive from Jesselton Point Marina, this Kota Kinabalu hotel features 60 rooms with views of the city.
Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the smoke-free property, which also stands in the neighbourhood of Vino Vino Bistro. The Kk Times Square Kota Kinabalu offers proximity to such natural sights as the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach (3.3 km) and Weston Wetland Park (1.5 km). The nearby notable religious buildings include the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, 2.4 km from the comfortable accommodation. Kk Times Square Hotel is within close distance of Terminal Wawasan KK01 bus stop.
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Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
From 223$
The 5-star Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, located 10 minutes by car from Sapi Island, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi throughout the property. Providing access to such entertainment venues as Jesselton Point Marina 4.8 km away, this Gaya Island hotel has 5 restaurants.
The beachfront property has a beachfront setting within a 6-km distance of Signal Hill Observatory Platform. A popular place in Gaya Island is Marine Ecology Research Centre, which is 0.6 km away. The private beach is an 8-minute walk away. The nearby notable religious buildings include Sabah State Mosque, a 15-minute drive from Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
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Located a 20-minute walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran, the 4-star Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu features Wi-Fi in the rooms and complimentary private parking on site. Offering the perfect place for heritage tourism, the memorial park "Double Six Monument" is 2.5 km from the hotel, which stands in the cultural part of Kota Kinabalu and includes an outdoor swimming pool.
The smoke-free accommodation in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu is a 25-minute walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 20 minutes' walk from such shopping venues as Handicraft Market. At the Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, guests will be within close distance of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting City Park, 25 minutes' walk from this Kota Kinabalu property. You can catch the bus at Kk21 bus stop, a minute away from The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu.
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Situated in the entertainment Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the 5-star Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu hotel provides a bureau de change and a lift. Featuring an Indian restaurant, the luxury hotel is nestled in a shopping area, a 14-minute walk from Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
Within a few steps of a mall and a market, this sophisticated accommodation is a stroll from Mamutik Island. Standing just 0.7 km from City Park, the hotel is only 150 metres from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. The property is also quite close to the China Sea. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu hotel is perfectly situated close to Warisan Square. Kk03 bus stop is only 150 metres from the sophisticated accommodation.
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C'Haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located within a 400-metre distance of Stella Maris Catholic Church, boasts an infinity pool. This hotel offers a lift and a vending machine, along with 66 rooms overlooking the city.
The chic 3-star property puts you in the very heart of Kota Kinabalu, 10 minutes by car from Jesselton Point Marina. Gaya Street Sunday Market is not too far from the hotel, while SM Stella Maris bus stop is about 400 metres away. This accommodation is also a few minutes' drive from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The nearby cultural attractions include Sabah Art Gallery, which is 3 km from C'Haya Hotel. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Offering recreational facilities and a golf course, Megah D'Aru Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located merely a 6-minute walk from Stella Maris Catholic Church and near a train station. The hotel entices guests with private parking, available on site.
Atkinson Clock Tower is at a distance of 4.2 km from the property, and Handicraft Market is at a distance of 3.7 km from it. The entertainment venues in the Tanjung Aru district include Jesselton Point Marina, about 5 km from this 2-star hotel. The accommodation is also not too far from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. There is the memorial park "Double Six Monument" about a 25-minute walk from Megah D'Aru Hotel. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg
From 38$
Located 19 minutes' walk from Signal Hill Observatory Tower, the 4-star Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, An Ihg Hotel offers a lift and a vending machine. This Kota Kinabalu hotel features 250 rooms in an entertainment area, a 25-minute walk from culture-oriented attractions such as Sabah Art Gallery.
The property is nestled in Kota Kinabalu, close to a garden. History lovers will enjoy visiting the memorial park "Double Six Monument" (1.6 km) and Sabah Palace (1.8 km). The hotel is situated at a moderate distance from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, and KK Central bus station lies 10 minutes' walk away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Offering a shared lounge and barbecue grills, Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is situated in a picturesque area, about a 15-minute walk from the shopping mall "Centre Point". The hotel also features an à la carte restaurant, a swimming pool and city views.
Located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, the property is right by Ventus Spa Massage & Beauty Centre. Sunday Market is at a distance of 2.3 km from this 4-star hotel, while Kk21 bus stop is about 5 minutes' walk away. The accommodation is also not so far from Signal Hill. Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is relatively close to Pasar Malam Sinsuran. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu includes 50 rooms and is 6 minutes on foot from the shopping mall "Centre Point". This hotel also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is centrally situated approximately 5 minutes by car from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Central Wet Market is a stroll from the hotel, and Atkinson Clock Tower is about 5 minutes' drive away. Located in Kota Kinabalu, this property lies at a distance of 500 metres from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. Hotel Kinabalu is only a short drive from Marina Court bus station.
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
From 141$
Located merely 9 minutes' walk from Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, the 4-star Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island Kota Kinabalu hotel is just near Pulau Manukan. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool along with an à la carte restaurant, this Kota Kinabalu resort offers a setting 6 minutes on foot from Manukan Island.
The property has a beachfront location a 10-minute ride from Coral Flyer. At the hotel, guests will be relatively close to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The own beach is located approximately 5 minutes' walk away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
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Casuarina Hotel
From 21$
Featuring a patio, various recreational opportunities, and a garden, Casuarina Hotel Kota Kinabalu enjoys a prime location 16 minutes' stroll from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort. This hotel also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Located only 400 metres from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, the property is within short walking distance of the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. Petagas War Memorial is a 10-minute drive from the 2-star hotel, while SM La Salle bus stop is merely 550 metres away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Tanjung Aru Beach, which is about 500 metres away. Casuarina Hotel is a 10-minute drive from City Park. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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The perfect 2-star Seaview Capsule Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 5 minutes on foot from Central Market and boasts a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Located a short distance from Warisan Square as well as Centre Point, this Kota Kinabalu hotel includes hiking, cycling, and fishing.
The property in a business area is 10 minutes by car from City Park and 1.3 km from such shopping venues as IMAGO Shopping Mall. The comfortable Seaview Capsule Kota Kinabalu is conveniently situated 25 minutes' stroll from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Such entertainment attractions as The B.E.D. Waterfront Club are also 2.9 km away. Kk03 bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is next door to Seaview Capsule Hotel.
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The 5-star Gayana Eco Resort Kota Kinabalu has 44 rooms and is located a 10-minute ride from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu International airport. Shopping venues in the area include Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre (4.2 km) and Handicraft Market (4.3 km). This Kota Kinabalu hotel is situated a 10-minute ride from Atkinson Clock Tower.
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Nestled in a central area, the 2-star Hotel Sadong88 Kota Kinabalu features views of the city. The smoke-free hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in public areas.
Signal Hill Observatory Tower is nearly a 25-minute stroll away, and culture-oriented attractions such as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village lie only 1.2 km from this Kota Kinabalu property. Standing only 0.7 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, the hotel is only 1.9 km from Mamutik Island. The accommodation is situated not so far from Double Six Monument, and KK Sentral - Sipitang Express to Brunei bus station lies 10 minutes' walk away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Located approximately 10 minutes by car from City Park, the 2-star Promenade Service Apartment Kota Kinabalu hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and public parking. This Kota Kinabalu aparthotel lies in a shopping area, at a distance of 2.4 km from such cultural sights as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
The property puts you in the very heart of Kota Kinabalu, a few minutes' drive from such entertainment sites as B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. Standing merely 650 metres from Warisan Square, the Promenade Service Kota Kinabalu is within a 15-minute drive of Water World Theme Park. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being not very far from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. KK Central bus station is merely 5 minutes' walk from Promenade Service Apartment hotel, and Gaya Street Sunday Market lies a 10-minute ride away.
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The 3-star Gaya Centre Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located 1.3 km from Sabah State Mosque, offers guests a vending machine and a lift. This Kota Kinabalu hotel is in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, not so far from such natural sights as Weston Wetland Park.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached in 15 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village are about 3 km away. The Gaya Centre Kota Kinabalu provides history lovers with proximity to Sabah Palace (1.7 km) and the memorial park "Double Six Monument" (3.2 km). The accommodation is situated at a distance of 2.3 km from Atkinson Clock Tower, and West bus station lies about a 10-minute walk away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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The 4-star Sabah Oriental Hotel Kota Kinabalu is within a short walking distance of IMAGO Shopping Mall and offers a bureau de change and a cash machine. Located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu and approximately 20 minutes' walk from spiritual landmarks like the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, this Kota Kinabalu hotel features 193 rooms plus an outdoor pool.
Situated merely 1.5 km from Handicraft Market, the property is in close proximity to All Saints Cathedral. The Sabah Oriental Kota Kinabalu provides history lovers with proximity to Water Village Local History Museum (1.1 km) and the memorial park "Double Six Monument" (1.7 km). There is Pasar Malam Sinsuran just 1.5 km away, and KK Central bus station just a few steps from the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Td Plaza Hotel
From 20$
Situated around a 5-minute drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, the 3-star Td Plaza Hotel Kota Kinabalu includes a barber shop and a storage room. Conveniently located within close distance of Central Wet Market, which is a great place to shop, this Kota Kinabalu hotel provides 23 rooms.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu International airport. The hotel is a 10-minute ride from Gaya Street Sunday Market in Kota Kinabalu. Entertainment options in the area feature B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination a stroll from this Kota Kinabalu property. KK Central bus station is a mere 5 minutes' stroll from Td Plaza Hotel, and Kompleks Asia City lies about 5 minutes away by car.
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The Crown Borneo Hotel
From 23$
The Crown Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu includes 25 rooms and is just 0.9 km from Tanjung Aru Beach 2. There is also parking.
The hotel in the Tanjung Aru district, nearly 20 minutes on foot from Double Six Monument. Tanjung Aru Flyover is nearly 20 minutes on foot from this 2-star hotel and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 5 km away. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 10 minutes' drive from Handicraft Market. There is SM Stella Maris bus stop close to The Crown Borneo Hotel, it's 0.6 km away.
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Flypod Hotel
From 31$
Situated just 1.5 km from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, the 3-star Flypod Hotel Kota Kinabalu features Wi-Fi throughout the property, and complimentary private parking on site. Located around 10 minutes' drive from a convenient place to shop such as Handicraft Market, this Kota Kinabalu hotel provides 20 rooms.
The property is about 5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and around 10 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Sabah Art Gallery. The Flypod Kota Kinabalu offers proximity to natural sights like the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach (2.5 km) and City Park (4.2 km). Gaya Street Sunday Market is situated within 10 minutes' drive of the accommodation. Kereta api bus stop is also not very far from Flypod Hotel.