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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Borneo Beach Villas |
7.8 / 10 (1039 Reviews) |
From 130$ | |
| Home Suhaila |
9.0 / 10 (22 Reviews) |
From 48$ | |
| Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk |
9.0 / 10 (20 Reviews) |
From 63$ | |
| Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai |
8.1 / 10 (221 Reviews) |
From 68$ | |
| Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay |
9.6 / 10 (18 Reviews) |
From 91$ |
The beaches of Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia provides irresistible attractions and activities to travellers of all kinds. From its gorgeous white sandy beaches to its lush jungles and world-class dive sites, Kota Kinabalu has something to offer to everyone. If you’re thinking of holidaying there and want to make the most of your experience, why not do it in style by choosing a villa? In this blog post, we’ll discuss why villas can be an ideal choice for those looking for the perfect Malaysian holiday.
Staying in a villa during your stay in Kota Kinabalu will allow you to experience the best of private luxury. From spacious rooms and amenities to unlimited access to private facilities, villas provide an unparalleled level of comfort and convenience to travellers. Most Kota Kinabalu villas come with fully-equipped kitchens and luxurious amenities, such as Jacuzzis, private pools, and outdoor living spaces. Plus, with the added benefit of privacy and security, these villas provide you with the ultimate assurance of a worry-free holiday experience.
When it comes to cost efficiency, Kota Kinabalu villas make a great choice for large groups, as they accommodate up to twenty people in one dwelling. This means that you’ll be able to split the cost and still enjoy the same level of comfort you’d experience if you were staying in a hotel. On top of this, villas are a great option for those who wish to save money on dining, as they also provide an opportunity to cook meals on your own, or purchase local produce at the nearby supermarkets and markets.
From secluded beachside locations to mountain-side settings, villas in Kota Kinabalu come in all shapes and sizes and provide the perfect space to relax and recharge during your holiday. What’s more, their private and intimate atmosphere adds a touch of romance to your stay, making them the ideal choice for couples who wish to get away from it all. With so many benefits, villas make for a superb choice when planning a holiday in Kota Kinabalu.
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Borneo Beach Villas
From 130$
Borneo Beach Villas is located 5 km away from Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club and 3.1 km away from Karambunai Hidden Beach. The Kota Kinabalu villa provides an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area and a golf course.
The accommodation is set 5 km away from Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort. North Borneo train station is 35 km away from the Kota Kinabalu property.
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Home Suhaila
From 48$
Home Suhaila offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, just 1.3 km from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque and 16 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The 2-bedroom villa has a fully equipped kitchen provided with amenities, such as a microwave oven, an electric kettle and fridges for self-catering.
This property is nestled 3 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. You can get to Gaya Street Sunday Market about a 10-minute drive away. Kota Kinabalu International airport is placed within 0.5-km distance from the 1-bathroom villa.
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Set in Kota Kinabalu, the 4-bedroom Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk is within 6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This accommodation has a free carpark and a barber shop.
Petagas War Memorial lies only a short drive from the Kota Kinabalu villa. The Kota Kinabalu property is also set close to Shops Hastina Trading. You can get to Bukit Kopungit 10 minutes' drive away. North Borneo train station is located within 4.2 km from Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk.
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Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai
From 68$
Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, at a 4.6 km distance from Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort and 10 minutes by car from Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club. Featuring views over the sea, this accommodation provides free parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course.
You can get to Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La approximately a 10-minute ride away. The nearest train station is North Borneo, 35 km from the villa.
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Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay
From 91$
The 5-bedroom Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay is set in Kota Kinabalu, 4.9 km from Jesselton Point Marina and around a 25-minute walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This accommodation also comes with a shared kitchen, which is equipped with an electric kettle, a dishwasher and fridges.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached within 4 km. The villa is within an easy walking distance to Restoran Thien Thien offering dishes of Malaysian cuisine. This Kota Kinabalu accommodation is set around a 25-minute walk from Sabah State Mosque. Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay is located in Kota Kinabalu just 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Airport nearby 🛬 | Kota Kinabalu International |
| Rating 🏅 | 37 |
| Kota Kinabalu Hotels 🛎️ | 449 |
| Cities Nearby 🌇 | Sabah, Kampong Sembulan, Kampong Nasob |
| Minimum Price 💸 | 6$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Borneo Beach Villas |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Home Suhaila |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk |
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Set close to Tanjung Aru Flyover, the 1-bedroom Deluxe Family Villa is nearly a 25-minute walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Guests of this Kota Kinabalu villa can make use of valet parking, 24-hour security and shopping service.
Tanjung Aru Beach lies 2 km away from the accommodation. The villa is 4 km from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Kedai Kopi Hin Loi Tanjung Aru serves Chinese dishes, to reach it you'll need to take a 20-minute walk. Deluxe Family Villa is set about 5 minutes by car from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Kereta api bus station is within an easy walking distance to the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
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Luxury Condominium At Loft Imago
From 115$
10 minutes' drive from Luxury Condominium At Loft Imago takes guests to Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre, while Central Market is a 15-minute stroll away. An outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a golf course are featured at the villa.
Popular points of interest near this accommodation include IMAGO Shopping Mall and All Saints Cathedral. Furthermore, the centre of Kota Kinabalu is 20 minutes away from the villa. Guests can try Caucasian meals in the grill bar Jesselton Butcher located just 5 minutes' walk away. You can get to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village nearly a 15-minute walk away. This Kota Kinabalu accommodation is 300 metres away from Wawasan Plaza bus stop and within 3.9 km from North Borneo train station.
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Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 1.6 km from the 6-room Leisure Homestay@Kota Kinabalu, while B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is about 5 minutes' drive from here. The Kota Kinabalu villa features a kitchen with a microwave, fridges and kitchenware to meet all guests' needs.
The accommodation is 2 km from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Kuo Man Restaurant is just a short stroll away from the Kota Kinabalu property. The villa is set 20 minutes on foot from Sunday Market. Station Sunny Garden bus stop is 400 metres away.
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Bonheur At Karambunai Villa offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute drive from Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La and within a 10-minute drive away from Pulau Udar Kecil. This villa in Kota Kinabalu comes with free parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi.
The property is set 37 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and 35 km from North Borneo train station.
All Inclusive Villas in Kota Kinabalu
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Classic Kinabalu Villa
From 68$
Classic Kinabalu Villa is located in Kota Kinabalu, 20 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village as well as nearly a 15-minute stroll from Tanjung Aru Beach. The villa also has a fully equipped kitchen with an electric kettle, kitchenware and a washing machine.
This accommodation is a property in Kota Kinabalu, not far from Tanjung Aru Flyover. The villa is nestled 4 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Guests can try Asian meals in the restaurant Runway Cafe located a 5-minute walk away. Classic Kinabalu Villa is near Double Six Monument in Kota Kinabalu. This Kota Kinabalu accommodation is a 10-minute walk from kereta api bus stop and 2.1 km from North Borneo train station.
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Hin Loi Homes
From 105$
The 4-bedroom Hin Loi Homes, set in Kota Kinabalu, is located 3.7 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market. This accommodation also comes with a kitchen complete with a microwave oven, a refrigerator and kitchenware, so you can easily make your favourite dishes.
The villa is 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within a 10-minute drive away from Handicraft Market. The 4-bathroom villa is 4 km from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. King Hu Restaurant treats guests with Chinese dishes and is 300 metres away. Hin Loi Homes is set within a minutes' drive of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. North Borneo train station is located 2.3 km from this Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
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Kk Homestays 4 Rooms
From 66$
Kk Homestays 6 Rooms is about a 10-minute drive from Ums Peak University, and about a 10-minute drive from Bukit bonduk @ gundul. The 4-bedroom villa has a fully-fitted kitchen provided with amenities, such as an electric kettle, a fridge and a washing machine for self-catering.
You can get to UMS Mosque nearly a 10-minute drive away. The villa lies around a 40-minute drive from North Borneo train station.
Villas in Kota Kinabalu with Private pool
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The 3-bedroom Jml Family Homestay ~ Entire Residential Home is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km away from Green Connection Aquarium and about a 10-minute drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. A fully-fitted kitchen with an electric kettle, a refrigerator and kitchenware is included at this Kota Kinabalu villa so that guests can cook for themselves.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached within a 25-minute walk. The property is only a short distance from Ooze by Hing's Corner, where American dishes are offered. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is set around a 10-minute ride from Likas City Mosque. The nearest train station is North Borneo and it is within 8 km away from Jml Family Homestay ~ Entire Residential Home.
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D' Beach Street Lodge
From 23$
D'Beach Street Lodge is 750 metres away from Warisan Square, and a mere 10 minutes' stroll from Sabah State Mosque. At this lodge a public parking is available nearby.
The property is located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, where guests can admire IMAGO Shopping Mall within a short walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The villa is nestled 1 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Chilli Vanilla offers Hungarian dishes and lies about a 5-minute stroll away. D'Beach Street Lodge is approximately a 10-minute ride from North Borneo train station.
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Glencove Villa By Homesuite'
From 277$
Glencove Villa By Homesuite' is located near Jesselton Point Marina, merely 1.5 km from City Park. Guests, staying at the 13-bedroom villa, can use a kitchen with an electric kettle, refrigerators and an oven to prepare home-cooked meals.
B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination lies around a 25-minute stroll from this property. It is 2 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The restaurant Natural Kitchen is situated a short distance from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation. You can get to the renowned domed Likas City Mosque about a 10-minute ride away. The 6-bathroom villa is set 15 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within 7 km away from North Borneo train station.
Luxury Villas in Kota Kinabalu
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Homestay D' Sepangar Hills
The 5-bedroom Homestay D' Sepangar Hills is situated 4.2 km from Marine Aquarium and Museum in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a kitchen. The property will provide you with a terrace.
Tun Mustapha Tower lies approximately a 15-minute drive from this Kota Kinabalu villa. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is set within 25 minutes' walk from Bukit bonduk @ gundul. Kota Kinabalu International airport is located 25 km away.
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Pulutan Heritage House + Personalized Tour
From 62$
Water World Theme Park is nearly a 15-minute ride from Pulutan Heritage House + Personalized Tour Villa, while Tun Mustapha Tower is approximately a 15-minute drive from here. This Kota Kinabalu villa provides guests with housekeeping and ironing.
The accommodation is set 7 km away from the renowned domed Likas City Mosque. The Kota Kinabalu property is about a 30-minute ride from North Borneo railway station.
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Cozy Home@Friendship Garden 3
From 49$
The 3-bedroom Cozy Home@Friendship Garden 3 is situated at a 7 km distance from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and within 10 minutes' drive from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. While staying in this Kota Kinabalu villa, guests are welcome to use an equipped kitchenette area with coffee/tea makers, a refrigerator and a cooktop for self-catering.
The accommodation is set about a 15-minute ride from Sabah Art Gallery. Kota Kinabalu International airport is at a distance of 0.5 km from the 3-bathroom villa.
Holiday Villas in the Kota Kinabalu
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Boasting the location around 15 minutes by car from Gaya Street Sunday Market, the 3-bedroom Lungo Kota Kinabalu Villa is also a 15-minute walk from Tun Mustapha Tower. The Kota Kinabalu villa features a fully-fitted kitchen with a microwave oven, an electric kettle and refrigerators to meet all guests' needs.
The accommodation is set 2.7 km away from Likas City Mosque. The Kota Kinabalu property is a 20-minute ride from North Borneo train station.
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Samma Homestay Kk
From 86$
Samma Homestay Kk offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, nearly a 10-minute drive from ITCC Penampang and about 25 minutes on foot from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The villa features a kitchen and 3 bedrooms.
You can get to the contemporary Sabah State Mosque a 25-minute stroll away. This property is set 10 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and 4.8 km away from North Borneo train station.
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The contemporary Sabah State Mosque is about a 10-minute walk from Sutera Avenue Homestay Kota Kinabalu- Sinar Mas, while the grand Likas City Mosque is within a 15-minute drive from here. A fully-fitted kitchen with an electric kettle, kitchenware and a washing machine is included at this Kota Kinabalu villa so that guests can cook for themselves.
The accommodation is 2 km from the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Nyonya House serves Asian dishes, to reach it you'll need to take a 5-minute walk. The Kota Kinabalu property is set only a short drive from Mamutik Island. Kk42 bus stop is a 10-minute walk from Sutera Avenue Homestay Kota Kinabalu- Sinar Mas.