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Here is a quick list of hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World |
8.5 / 10 (544 Reviews) |
From 223$ | |
| Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai |
7.6 / 10 (114 Reviews) |
From 105$ | |
| Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island |
8.9 / 10 (328 Reviews) |
From 141$ | |
| The Magellan Sutera Resort |
8.3 / 10 (864 Reviews) |
From 131$ | |
| The Pacific Sutera Hotel |
8.1 / 10 (693 Reviews) |
From 115$ |
As the capital of Malaysian state of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu is unsurprisingly world-renowned for its luxury resorts. With pristine beaches and tropical rain forests, the region is unsurprisingly a major tourist destination. If you are looking for a luxurious escape, look no further than a Kota Kinabalu resort.
Here are just a few reasons why you should consider choosing a luxury resort when travelling to Kota Kinabalu:
1. The resorts are typically situated on the best beaches in the area, meaning that you can enjoy stunning ocean views and relax on the sand right outside your room.
2. The resorts offer a wide range of amenities, including swimming pools, restaurants, bars, and spas.
3. The staff are typically incredibly friendly and accommodating, and will go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful stay.
4. The prices are often very reasonable, especially when compared to similar resorts in other parts of the world.
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Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
From 223$
Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World is located in Gaya Island, a 10-minute ride from I Love KK, and offers a swimming pool. The resort has views of the garden and features WiFi throughout the property.
This elegant property has a beachfront location nearly a 10-minute drive from Sapi Island. Gaya Street Sunday Market is nearly a 15-minute drive from the 5-star hotel and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km away. The accommodation is placed within walking distance of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit Sabah State Mosque, a popular place of worship set around a 15-minute drive from Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World.
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Situated at a distance of 3.5 km from Pulau Udar Kecil, the comfortable Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Kota Kinabalu offers fitness classes, spa therapy, and a golf course. Boasting a spectacular location within a short walking distance of Karambunai Peninsula, this 5-star luxury resort includes an outdoor swimming pool.
Karambunai Hidden Beach is nearly a 5-minute drive from the property, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 40 km away. The hotel is placed just a short drive from Lagoon Amusement Park.
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
From 141$
Located just near Pulau Manukan, the 4-star Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island Kota Kinabalu offers 29 rooms with views of the sea. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, the boutique-style resort is nestled a 9-minute stroll from natural attractions like Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park.
Sapi Island is approximately 3.8 km from the luxury property, while Pulau Sapi is around 10 minutes' drive from this place. From the Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island Kota Kinabalu it will take around 15 minutes to walk to Mamutik Island. The private beach is located a mere 5 minutes' walk away. It has a beachfront location a few metres away from Manukan Island.
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Offering a swimming pool and an Asian restaurant, the 5-star Magellan Sutera Resort is located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu. Warisan Square is within a 3.1-km distance of this Kota Kinabalu resort, which is located on a private beach.
The luxury accommodation puts you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 3.2-km distance of such entertainment sites as Jesselton Point Marina. The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu is also within a 2.8-km distance of such natural sights as the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. The nearby notable religious buildings include the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, just 1.8 km from this Kota Kinabalu property.
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The 5-star Pacific Sutera Hotel is located 10 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and offers a swimming pool as well as a gym. Oceanus Waterfront Mall is placed around 2.3 km away, and Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika is within a 2.5-km distance of this Kota Kinabalu hotel.
The luxury property in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu is 3 km from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre and within 1.8 km of such shopping venues as IMAGO Shopping Mall. Located on a private beach, the Pacific Sutera Kota Kinabalu is within easy walking distance of Sutera Harbour Resort. The elegant accommodation is placed a few minutes' drive from the South China Sea. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, 25 minutes' walk from The Pacific Sutera Hotel.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island |
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Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
From 40$
Featuring a swimming pool, Sabah Beach Villas & Suites Kota Kinabalu is within 4.8 km of Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club. Guests who stay at the 3-star resort can park their car on site.
The property has a beachfront setting around a 10-minute drive from Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La. Sepanggar Tunnel is nearly a 15-minute ride from the hotel and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 40 km away. The area also includes natural sites like Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, which are within 10 minutes' drive of the accommodation.
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Set within 2.8 km of the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, the 5-star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers a safety deposit box and a fire extinguisher. Located within 5 minutes' walk of Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and not too far from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, this Kota Kinabalu resort features a fitness centre, massage therapy, and a garden.
The beachfront property is placed in the Pantai Tanjung Aru district of Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Perdana Park. Natural attractions in the area include City Park, within 4.8 km of the luxury Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, and a beach is less than a 12-minute walk away. Explore the historical sights of Kota Kinabalu starting with the memorial park "Double Six Monument" set about a 25-minute walk away. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and just a short drive from SM Stella Maris bus stop.
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
From 226$
Overlooking the ocean, the 5-star Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Kota Kinabalu is a 10-minute ride from Marine Ecology Research Centre. The resort offers to indulge in steam baths, a plunge pool, and a hot tub or take a refreshing dip in a swimming pool, before discovering the secrets of international cuisine served at à la carte restaurant.
Set on a coral reef, this Kota Kinabalu property is within a 3.5-km distance of Tavajun Bay. Sapi Island is also located a 25-minute stroll from the Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa. The private beach is 750 metres away.
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The 5-star Borneo Eagle Resort Kota Kinabalu, located around 25 minutes' walk from Tiga Island, offers a swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
At the luxury resort, you'll be at a distance of 2.7 km from Pulau Tiga Park.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, — rating: 8.6/10;
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, — rating: 8.6/10.