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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu hotels with breakfast included

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

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.

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.

1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Italy

Davide

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

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

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.

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

United States

Linda JUNE

RM1,037

RM1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United Kingdom

Ines

RM353

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Japan

Genya

RM229

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a clear sky.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea at sunset.

5. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

United Kingdom

lana

RM350

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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.

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Canada

Cilla

RM379

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

RM429

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Australia

Thomas

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Hotels with free breakfast and pools in Kota Kinabalu

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

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

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.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM353

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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.

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.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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

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

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

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

RM1,037

RM1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a clear sky.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea at sunset.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM350

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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

RM379

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

RM429

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM488

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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.

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

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

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM651

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM247

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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5-star hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

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

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

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.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM353

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

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

RM1,037

RM1,234 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

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 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

RM379

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

RM429

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM488

RM537 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

A modern interior with a bar area, a grid-like window design, and a sign reading "SAKURA".

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and a view of the kitchen.

A modern interior with a curved seating arrangement, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM489

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

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

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

RM1,020

RM1,708 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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.

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

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

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM651

RM713 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

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

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

RM927

RM1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 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 building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

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

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM229

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 modern hotel with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a clear sky.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea at sunset.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM350

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM247

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 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

RM296

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 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-level hotel with a large indoor swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

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

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

RM129

RM149 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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.

Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM241

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 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 living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

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

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM252

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 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 coastal property with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

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

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

RM211

RM232 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

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

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

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 free parking. 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 611 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, Kompleks Karamunsing and Suria Sabah 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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