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Motels often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travellers, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.

Take time to explore the marina and shops in this romantic area while you’re sightseeing. Those who’ve visited Kota Kinabalu like the parks. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Signal Hill Observatory Platform and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Sedco Square, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Centre Point, Anjung Samudera and Oceanus Waterfront Mall.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Kota Kinabalu to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Kota Kinabalu to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) away. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can find out about water transport options at the marina.