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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
The price is RM353
RM391 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is RM1,037
RM1,234 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (238 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is RM229
RM300 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

4. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is RM429
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

5. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (922 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel ,location perfect with many restaurants to choose from and coffee shop right next door,so loved the fact that after a day out we relaxed with a coffee seated outside next to hotel .a door in the hotel lead us through into the 8th floor shopping mall , a wow factor . The food selection was superb . A grand hotel all in all"
United Kingdom
lana
The price is RM350
RM387 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Grandis Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is RM379
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

7. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is RM370
RM410 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

8. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Helpful staff that let me check in early :)"
Australia
Brittany
The price is RM92
RM118 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Hotel Gaia 95
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

9. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (251 reviews)
"High cost performance. Very close to the Friday night market."
Japan
Kanai
The price is RM187
RM202 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Mandarin Hotel
A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

10. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
The price is RM488
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

11. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is RM1,020
RM1,708 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Gaya Island Resort
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

12. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is RM580
RM636 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

13. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is RM280
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is RM263
RM284 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

15. Walk In Hotel

Walk In Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"Nice and convenient.. great location"
Malaysia
Bahrinizam
The price is RM127
RM137 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Walk In Hotel
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

16. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is RM322
RM357 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

17. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room is not bad. Had stayed here many times"
United States
Ai Ming
The price is RM165
RM205 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hotel 7 Suria
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

18. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is RM489
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

19. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (516 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
The price is RM927
RM1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Gayana Marine Resort
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

20. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is RM651
RM713 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Thomas 4-night trip
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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