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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 163 reviews	View
K Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 29 reviews	View
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 40 reviews	View
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu	4.0 star property	8.0 Very good 204 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families in Kepayan

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

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Where to stay in Kepayan

Find the best Kepayan areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kepayan

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by a cityscape and distant mountains.

Tanjung Aru

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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An aerial view of a residential area with houses along a river.

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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A coastal city with a marina, boats, and a large hotel.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

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A mosque with two minarets and a blue dome, reflecting in a calm body of water.

Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

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Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Kepayan?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Donggongon's Kepayan neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kepayan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Kepayan.

What is there to do around this Donggongon neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Kepayan include Petagas War Memorial, Koisaan Cultural Village and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. While you're out sightseeing in Donggongon, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lintas Plaza or Sabah Art Gallery.

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1. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

3. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

4. The MAJULAN Hotel

5. K Hotel

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

7. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

8. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

9. D Arc Hotel

10. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

11. One Hotel Lintas Jaya

12. Megah D'Aru Hotel

13. The Magellan Sutera Resort

14. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

15. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

17. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

18. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

19. Chimera Hotel

20. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

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Hotels recommended for families in Kepayan

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Where to stay in Kepayan

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Kampung Air

Karambunai

Likas

Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

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