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A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

United States

Linda JUNE

RM572

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Japan

Genya

RM211

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United Kingdom

Paula

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Italy

Davide

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Canada

HEIDI

RM351

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United Kingdom

MRS

RM485

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

7. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Australia

Savannah

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Australia

Thomas

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Hotels with free breakfast and pools in Kota Kinabalu

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM572

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM485

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM351

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM329

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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5-star hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM572

RM685 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM485

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM351

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

RM927

RM1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.

A wooden deck with a cushioned seating area, a view of the sea, and surrounding greenery.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island

RM1,183

RM1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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4-star hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM211

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM264

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM329

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM350

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM225

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM237

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a red carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

RM141

RM163 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a pool, and a stone wall.

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

RM174

RM191 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to holiday in Kota Kinabalu?

Enjoy a free breakfast at your Kota Kinabalu hotel, then venture out to see everything this city has to offer. Visitors like Kota Kinabalu for its marina.

What are a few of the best hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu?

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG is a popular hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet and a bar. Kokol Haven Resort and Borneo Eagle Resort are other well-liked hotels with free breakfast.

How many hotels with free breakfast will I find in Kota Kinabalu?

Among the 615 Expedia hotels found in Kota Kinabalu, 11 hotels offer free breakfast.

What should I see while I'm in Kota Kinabalu?

Once you've fuelled up with breakfast, see what awaits you in Kota Kinabalu. Centre Point, KK Plaza and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are among the attractions that make Kota Kinabalu unique. You might also want to take a look at Gaya Street Sunday Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping Mall during your visit.

What are free breakfast hotels in Kota Kinabalu like?

Whether you like to eat a hearty breakfast or you just need a yogurt to tide you over, a hotel that offers free breakfast can help you start your day in Kota Kinabalu the right way. A hotel with complimentary breakfast also makes it easy to stick to your budget. Not every hotel serves complimentary breakfast, but you can filter your search results to "Breakfast included" and then check the hotel's breakfast details.

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