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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Borneo Beach Villa & Suite |
7.2 / 10 (1043 Reviews) |
From 76$ | |
| Home Suhaila |
8.2 / 10 (31 Reviews) |
From 57$ | |
| Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk |
8.8 / 10 (33 Reviews) |
From 66$ | |
| Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai |
7.8 / 10 (366 Reviews) |
From 85$ | |
| 35B Kk Sabah Private City Homestay |
9.0 / 10 (27 Reviews) |
From 142$ |
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 is located in a residential area of Kota Kinabalu approximately 10 minutes by car from Karambunai Hidden Beach. Featuring 120 rooms with views of the pool, this resort is set within a short ride from Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort.
Pantai Dalit Beach is less than 4 km away. The venue is based next to the private beach. The hotel is a 70-minute ride from North Borneo train station.
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Home Suhaila
From 57$
Home Suhaila is situated 3.7 km from Atkinson Clock Tower in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a full kitchen. This villa has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
Double Six Monument is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. The city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 3 km away. You can get to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque in a few minutes by car. Kota Kinabalu International airport is the nearest one and it is 10 km from this property.
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The 4-bedroom Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk is less than about 10 minutes' drive from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. There is a full kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and kitchenware while 4 bathrooms are included as well.
The property is 10 minutes' drive from Bukit Kopungit. You can get to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, situated 5 km from the villa.
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Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai
From 85$
Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai lies only 4 km from Pantai Dalit Beach and features a golf course and a garden. Extras include a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator in a fully equipped kitchen and a bidet, a bathtub, and a separate toilet in a bathroom.
The venue is 10 minutes' drive from Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La. Easy access to a private beach is provided. You can get to Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in a few minutes by car. Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai offers an accommodation within 37 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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35B Kk Sabah Private City Homestay
From 142$
Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay is situated around 10 minutes by car from Pasar Malam Sinsuran in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a shared kitchen. The venue is composed of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Local attractions include Tanjung Aru Perdana Park steps away from the villa and city centre 4 km away. Bukit Kopungit is 2.3 km away and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km from the property. Shang Palace offers an Asian menu. You can get to Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika in a few minutes by car. Rumah Pangsa bus stop is approximately 700 metres 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$ |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Borneo Beach Villa & Suite |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Home Suhaila |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Nj_Homestay@Kkia/Petagas Kk |
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At Flypod Villa you'll be within just a 25-minute stroll of Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and close to Tanjung Aru Flyover.
The venue is 10 minutes' drive from City Park. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is at 4 km. Serving a wide range of dishes, Garage Kafe and Kedai Kopi Hin Loi Tanjung Aru can be reached within 20 minutes’ walk. You can get to I Love KK in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International airport, 5 km from Flypod Villa.
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Luxury Condominium At Loft Imago
From 121$
Guests can swim in an outdoor swimming pool or be entertained during sport activities such as diving, hiking, and bowling when they stay at Luxury Condominium At Loft Imago. This venue is about a 10-minute ride from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park.
The accommodation stands within a stroll of a market and a mall. You'll be steps from IMAGO Shopping Mall and 0.8 km from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Green Table offers a range of healthy meals and is located 250 metres away. The villa is a short distance from Borneo Adventure. Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km from this property.
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Leisure Homestay@Kota Kinabalu is situated approximately 10 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen. The villa features a shared lounge.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. It is located 2 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Guests can enjoy Malaysian delicacies prepared at Luyang Seafood Restaurant, just 400 metres from the villa. You can get to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque in a few minutes by car. Kota Kinabalu International airport can be reached within 10 minutes by car.
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Located 4.8 km from Pulau Udar Kecil, Bonheur At Karambunai Villa offers accommodation with views of the pool. The venue also comes with a kitchen, which is equipped with a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.
Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. You can get to Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in a few minutes by car. Bonheur At Karambunai Villa offers a beachfront accommodation within 34 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
All Inclusive Villas in Kota Kinabalu
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Classic Kinabalu Villa
From 64$
Classic Kinabalu Villa offers an accommodation within 5 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
KK Esplanade is 4.2 km from this venue while Sabah State Mosque is only 1.8 km away. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is 4 km from the villa. Many dining spots, including Table No.1 and The Crown's Coffee Corner, are within a 13-minute walk from the property. You can get to Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre in a few minutes by car. Kereta api bus stop is located 400 metres away.
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Hin Loi Homes
From 92$
This Hin Loi Homes is located not far from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. It also has 4 bedrooms as well as a fully-fitted kitchen which is equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.
Local food market is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Karamunsing Capital is 2.1 km away. Kota Kinabalu city centre is 4 km away. Guests will find the restaurant Grace Park within a 6-minute walk. You can get to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque in a few minutes by car. The villa is located in Kota Kinabalu just 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Kk Liyana Homestay
From 51$
Sepanggar Kingfisher Homestay is situated a 10-minute ride from UMS ODEC beach in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen. The venue is composed of 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Tun Mustapha Tower is approximately 15 minutes' drive away. You can get to Bukit bonduk @ gundul in a few minutes by car. Sepanggar Kingfisher Homestay offers an accommodation within 19 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
Villas in Kota Kinabalu with Private pool
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Jml Family Homestay ~ Entire Residential Home offers an accommodation within 13 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
The property is a 10-minute drive from Signal Hill Observatory Platform and a 15-minute drive from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is at 2 km. At Restoran Makanan Sedap guests can savour typical Asian cuisine. You can get to Tun Mustapha Tower in a few minutes by car. Queen Elizabeth 2 bus stop is about 850 metres away.
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D' Beach Street Lodge
From 23$
D' Beach Street Lodge offers an accommodation within 15 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport. Wi-Fi is available at the lodge in public areas.
Set at a distance of 3.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site and 4.3 km from Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple, the venue is located in Kota Kinabalu. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is 1 km away from the property. Nook Cafe and Biru Biru Cafe & Bar are reachable in 20 minutes' walk away. You can get to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in a few minutes by car. The nearest City bus stop is 450 metres away.
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Glencove Villa By Homesuite'
From 410$
Glencove Villa By Homesuite' lies within 623 km from Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and features a play area and a garden. Extras include a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator in a fully equipped kitchen and a bidet, a bathtub, and a walk-in shower in a bathroom.
The venue is 2 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and in vicinity of Jesselton Point Marina. Local food market is 623 km from this accommodation. Peacock Garden EX Buddha Bar and Jesselton Point Hawker Centre serve their dishes about 150 metres away. You can get to Kk Plaza in a few minutes by car. Kota Kinabalu International airport is set 10 km from Glencove Villa By Homesuite'.
Luxury Villas in Kota Kinabalu
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Homestay D' Sepangar Hills
From 141$
The 4-bedroom Homestay D' Sepangar Hills is less than 5 minutes by car from Bukit bonduk @ gundul. It includes a fully furnished kitchen and 4 bathrooms.
The property is 10 minutes' drive from UMS ODEC beach. You can get to UMS Mosque in a few minutes by car. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, situated 25 km from the villa.
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Pulutan Heritage House + Personalized Tour
From 62$
Pulutan Heritage House + Personalized Tour Villa is situated around 10 minutes by car from Marine Aquarium and Museum in Kota Kinabalu and offers accommodation with a kitchen. There's also the convenience of a car park on site.
The venue is 15 minutes' drive from Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple. You can get to Tun Mustapha Tower in a few minutes by car. Pulutan Heritage House + Personalized Tour Villa offers an accommodation within 21 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
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Cozy Home@Friendship Garden 3
From 49$
Located about 25 minutes' walk from Petagas War Memorial, the 3-bedroom Cozy Home@Friendship Garden 3 offers rooms with garden views. This accommodation also comes with a fully furnished kitchen complete with a refrigerator and kitchenware, so you can easily make your favourite dishes.
The property is 10 minutes' drive from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. You can get to Sabah Art Gallery in a few minutes by car. Kota Kinabalu International airport is about 5 km away.
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Lungo Kota Kinabalu Villa offers an accommodation within 18 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
At this property, you'll be 25 minutes' stroll from Aquarium & Marine Museum and 2.7 km from UMS ODEC beach. You can get to Gaya Street Sunday Market in a few minutes by car.
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Samma Homestay Kk
From 86$
Samma Homestay Kk offers an accommodation within 5 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport.
A 10-minute drive leads to Sabah Art Gallery and Mamutik Island is about a 15-minute drive away. The city centre of Kota Kinabalu is 5 km away. You can get to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in a few minutes by car. The nearest bus station is kereta api, 800 metres away.
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Sutera Avenue Homestay Kota Kinabalu- Sinar Mas is located 25 minutes' walk from Signal Hill Observatory Tower and 20 minutes' walk away from Handicraft Market. This accommodation also comes with a kitchen complete with an electric kettle and kitchenware, so you can easily make your favourite dishes.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu is nearly 2 km from the venue. The restaurant Green Table is around 250 metres away. You can get to Kota Kinabalu City Mosque in a few minutes by car. Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km away from Sutera Avenue Homestay Kota Kinabalu- Sinar Mas.