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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.

1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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.

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM742

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

3. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Start your day right with a complimentary buffet breakfast featuring fresh, international cuisine prepared to perfection.

RM480

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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.

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

4. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Morning joy with a free buffet breakfast, fuelling your adventures at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

RM193

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

6. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM338

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

7. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kota Kinabalu

RM247

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

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

A spa area with multiple seating arrangements, a central water feature, and a reception desk.

A grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.

8. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

A beachfront morning starts with a free buffet breakfast at this resort, where ocean views complement a spread of Asian and local cuisines.

RM329

RM355 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

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

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

RM742

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with "HYATT CENTRIC" signage, indicating a hotel.

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

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

RM400

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

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

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

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM342

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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

23 Oct - 24 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.

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

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 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.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

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

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

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM439

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

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

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

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM478

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

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

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

RM742

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM342

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A building with "HYATT CENTRIC" signage, indicating a hotel.

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

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

RM400

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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

23 Oct - 24 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.

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

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 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.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

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

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

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM439

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

RM1,200

RM1,920 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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4-star hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a ceiling light fixture.

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

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

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

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM193

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM247

RM276 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

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

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

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM478

RM526 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM253

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

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

Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

RM218

RM258 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

RM247

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

RM149

RM171 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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.

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

RM201

RM221 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to visit Kota Kinabalu?

Enjoy a free breakfast in your Kota Kinabalu hotel, then venture out to experience everything this location has to offer. Visitors like Kota Kinabalu for its marina.

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

Among the 614 Expedia hotels found in Kota Kinabalu, 11 hotels offer free breakfast.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Kinabalu?

After you've had a hearty breakfast, see what's waiting for 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 check out Gaya Street Sunday Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Imago Shopping Mall during your visit.

What are free breakfast hotels in Kota Kinabalu like?

From continental breakfasts to sit-down service, a free breakfast can help you jump-start your day in Kota Kinabalu. A hotel with complimentary breakfast is also a simple way to stick to your budget. Not every hotel serves the same kind of free breakfast, but you can filter your search results to "Breakfast included" and then check the hotel's breakfast details.

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