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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM668 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM668
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
4.4/5 Excellent! (1,035 reviews)
"Very comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2023

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88991
Fully refundable
The price is RM310 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
RM310
per night
2 Feb - 3 Feb
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel looks old on the outside but the room and restaurants were amazing. The room interior was super nice and my room overlooks the sea. It was an amazing experience. Would definitely recommend this hotel and return to stay in my next trip to KK. Cafes ..."

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2022

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM323 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
RM323
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
4.5/5 Wonderful! (766 reviews)
Great location
"Stay for one night,room was clean and tidy. A lot of choices for breakfast. Great location in heart of kk city."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2023

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah, 89208
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM552 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM552
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
4.5/5 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"STAFF were friendly and helpful. Very excellent effort!"

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2023

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM555 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
RM555
per night
7 Feb - 8 Feb
4.1/5 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice place conveniently located in KK."

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2023

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM643 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
RM643
per night
5 Feb - 6 Feb
4.2/5 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Nice sea view."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2022

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
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The price is RM360 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
RM360
per night
10 Feb - 11 Feb
4.3/5 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Had very good treatment and especially since we arrived so late . Disabled facilities was very good . All care was taken for our stay My husband needed special bathroom facilities"

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2023

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM409 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM409
per night
1 Feb - 2 Feb
4.2/5 Very Good! (457 reviews)
Stay at Marriott
"Stay was pleasant . Clean room. Food choice can be improve with more international choices than current. My room was facing the main road so can be very noisy at night when motorists blast their engines. Otherwise am happy with stay."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2022

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
The price is RM586 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
RM586
per night
2 Feb - 3 Feb
4.3/5 Excellent! (142 reviews)
"An amazing stay at a lovely resort in the rainforest, yet not too far away from KK. The staff are terrific and go out of their way to make you feel welcome at the resort. Thankfully we arrived the week after bad weather, so there was cleanup/fixing in progress, which is understandable. After seeing ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2023

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM883 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM883
per night
22 Feb - 23 Feb
4.4/5 Excellent! (425 reviews)
"Villa was nice and spacious. Service was excellent. Food needs to improve"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2022

Gaya Island Resort
Gayana Marine Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
4.1/5 Very Good! (403 reviews)
My staying experience
"The room is excellent, the platform from ocean view direct to snorkeling is really awesome. The room provide a Bluetooth speaker is so considerate. The food is very delicious but not much variety. The Resort Manager, Karl is very friendly and his briefing is important for guests. But the water got ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep 2022

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Kota Kinabalu hotels information

Number of reviews 8285
Accommodation 542 hotels
Lowest Price RM196
Highest Price RM883

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Recent Reviews in Kota Kinabalu
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  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    5/5 Excellent
    " Had very good treatment and especially since we arrived so late . Disabled facilities was very good . All care was taken for our stay My husband needed special bathroom facilities "
    A verified traveller stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    Posted 5 days ago
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