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Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
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Kota Kinabalu showing markets, food and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor

Where to stay in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Karambunai
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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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Tabuan Jaya

When in Tabuan Jaya, you can plan a visit to Vivacity Megamall and The Spring, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Tabuan Jaya
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is RM530 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
RM530
RM582 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location for watching the sunset by the beach"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM380 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
RM380
RM420 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Remodelling
"Hotel is a little old. It need remodelling. Except that, the others are good."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is RM416 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM416
RM459 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching, Sarawak
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
"The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Pool was nice , clean room but a bit small ."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living

The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living

3.5 out of 5
No. 7 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Balikpapan. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Plaza Balikpapan and ...
4.6/10 (4 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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