"My family and I stayed at GIR for 2 nights and had a great time. The rooms were enormous (complete with separate areas for walk in robes, bathtub, shower, toilet). Room amenities were excellent, with bug spray and ointment for insect bites. Our rooms had fantastic views across the sea to Mt Kinabalu, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2020

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Gaya Island Resort

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5

No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

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The price is RM588 per night from 22 Jul to 23 JulRM588

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22 Jul - 23 Jul

4.4/5 Excellent! (993 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, kids' pool, waterslide

Travellers say...

"Kids friendly resort. Room maintain quite well. Love the breakfast buffer"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2022

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5 out of 5

Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300

The price is RM598 per night from 23 Jul to 24 JulRM598

per night

23 Jul - 24 Jul

4.3/5 Excellent! (133 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, cabanas, massages on the beach, beach umbrellas

A Beautiful Location

"We stayed here for 2 nights recently. The management had to make some adjustments as the current Covid regulations changed suddenly. I must say they coped very well and we were extremely well looked after. The resort is beautiful, with excellent grounds, and the general location is stunning. Can't ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2021

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

3.5 out of 5

PV 139, Pecinct Dillenia, Nexus Residence, Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu, 88993

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The price is RM327 per night from 30 Jun to 1 JulRM327

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

4.2/5 Excellent! (176 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"😊Nice beach and spacious room 😑If the furnitures got newer the feeling is better. The building not well maintained."

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2021

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88991

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The price is RM311 per night from 5 Jul to 6 JulRM311

per night

5 Jul - 6 Jul

4.1/5 Very Good! (997 reviews)

Travellers like: near the beach, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"Lot of famous places to visit, shopping malls, food court for many kind of food."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2022

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

3 out of 5

Jalan Papar Baru, Kampung Laut Kinarut, Kinarut, Sabah, 88858

The price is RM197 per night from 24 Jul to 25 JulRM197

per night

24 Jul - 25 Jul

4.1/5 Very Good! (125 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, sunloungers, beach towels, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"This is my honest review: Staff = 10/10, Food = 7/10, Homestay = 10/10, Beach = 5/10 The most exciting thing about this place are the view and of course, the swimming pool. Do I recommend this place? Of course, book and stay here, you will not regret."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2020

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

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The price is RM451 per night from 12 Jul to 13 JulRM451

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12 Jul - 13 Jul

4.1/5 Very Good! (994 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"Breakfast need to be improved....................."

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2020

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Borneo Beach Villas

4 out of 5

Pool Villa 161, Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993

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The price is RM206 per night from 29 Jun to 30 JunRM206

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

4/5 Very Good! (319 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, kids' pool

Travellers say...

"The beach and view"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2022

Borneo Beach Villas

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.5 out of 5

Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993

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The price is RM510 per night from 2 Jul to 3 JulRM510

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

3.8/5 Good! (747 reviews)

Travellers like: on the beach, beach bars, massages on the beach, beach umbrellas

Travellers say...

"A bit dissapointed with the clenaliness of the bathroom.overall okey."

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2021

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

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Known for its amazing swimming spots and snorkelling, Kota Kinabalu has a lot to offer the traveller planning a beach holiday.

BayView Vacation Apartment is a top hotel with 3 restaurants and free WiFi, and it's located close to the beach . Other good options for your beach trip include Borneo Beach Villas and Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu.

Choose from one of Expedia's 28 hotels in Kota Kinabalu for your beachside break.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Kota Kinabalu: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are October, June, September and November, with each month seeing an average of 323 mm of rainfall.

After arriving and checking into your hotel, you'll probably want to explore your surroundings. Beach lovers can head straight to Dalit Beach or Pantai Pulau Mamutik for some quality time by the water. Take advantage of the area's snorkelling and swimming, and make time for local attractions such as Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Wisma Merdeka.

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with ease. The closest major airport is in Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the city centre. To venture out into the surrounding area, take a train from Tanjung Aru Station. You can explore your options for water transport at the marina.

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Grandis Hotel
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5/5 Excellent
"Friendly staff, clean and quiet room, modern design"
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Borneo Beach Villas
5/5 Excellent
"The beach and view"
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5/5 Excellent
Outstanding Stay
"I can’t say one negative thing about my stay"
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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4/5 Good
"A bit dissapointed with the clenaliness of the bathroom.overall okey."
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