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17 Sept - 18 Sept

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18 Sept - 19 Sept

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18 Sept - 20 Sept

Next weekend

25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu hotels with breakfast included

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

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

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.

1. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Japan

Genya

RM206

RM273 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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.

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Italy

Davide

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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 hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Canada

XIAO HUI

RM320

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

United States

Linda JUNE

RM837

RM998 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

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

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United States

Paul

RM530

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United States

Raul Miguel

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United Kingdom

Kingsley

RM351

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

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

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

8. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Japan

Hiroshi

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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 family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM837

RM998 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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 hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM320

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

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

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM530

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

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

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

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

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

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

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

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

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.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM329

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM837

RM998 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

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

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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 hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM320

RM356 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

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

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM530

RM582 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

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

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

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

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

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

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

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

A wooden suspension bridge surrounded by dense forest.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a bench, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island

RM1,183

RM1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

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

18 Sept - 19 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 beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

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.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM206

RM273 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 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 gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

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.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM329

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

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

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

Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM263

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM337

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM240

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

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

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.

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

RM138

RM159 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A coastal property with a patio, outdoor seating, 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.

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

RM173

RM190 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great area, a walk away to gaya street, restaurants, suria sabah mall and many more fun places! Love the view! Will definitely come back and recommend it to others.."

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."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

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"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

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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