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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu |
8.1 / 10 (1563 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu |
9.0 / 10 (625 Reviews) |
From 87$ | |
| Td Plaza Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (443 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
8.8 / 10 (1401 Reviews) |
From 42$ | |
| Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre |
7.8 / 10 (1059 Reviews) |
From 31$ |
Finding the best hotels near you in Kota Kinabalu offers an array of choices, perfectly suited for every traveler's needs. Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family on vacation, or a couple seeking a romantic getaway, this coastal city boasts exceptional accommodations. With its stunning landscapes and rich culture, the hotels here are strategically located for easy access to attractions and experiences. Each property provides a unique ambiance, allowing you to relax and recharge amidst Borneo's natural beauty.
Best Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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The fantastic Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel is situated within walking distance of the central district of Kota Kinabalu, nearly a 5-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Featuring luggage storage and a restaurant, this 3-star smoke-free hotel is located right near Atkinson Clock Tower.
Centre Point is a mere 1.1 km from the hotel, while Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is 850 metres away. Suria Mall can be reached only 14 minutes' walk away. The property is also within reach of Signal Hill. The nearby notable religious buildings include Sabah State Mosque, within a few blocks of Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel. City bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is 450 metres from this Kota Kinabalu hotel.
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Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Jesselton Point Marina, the 5-star Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotel boasts a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service. This Kota Kinabalu hotel offers an Asian restaurant and features unbeatable location with a such place of power and worship as Sabah State Mosque 3.6 km away.
The hotel places you around a 15-minute drive from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and in close proximity to Weston Wetland Park. Historical sights here include Double Six Monument, which stands 3.7 km from the Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Pantai Tanjung Lipat Park, about a 10-minute ride from the accommodation. There is Jalan Pantai bus stop not far from Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotel.
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Situated within 10 minutes' drive of City Park, the 3-star Td Plaza Hotel Kota Kinabalu features Wi-Fi in the rooms, and parking on site. Located in the vicinity of a convenient place to shop such as Handicraft Market, this Kota Kinabalu hotel provides 35 rooms.
The centre of Kota Kinabalu can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like Weston Wetland Park are just 1 km away. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is around a 25-minute stroll from the Plaza, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km away. The hotel is situated right around the corner from Central Market, and KK Central bus station lies merely 300 metres away.
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
From 42$
Located merely 300 metres from Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, the deluxe 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu hotel has a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a garden. Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La is a few moments from the smoke-free resort, which is located on a coastline.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel is situated in a beach area, within 5 minutes' walk of Pantai Dalit Beach. There is Masjid At-Taqwa 2.2 km from the accommodation. The hotel is also within reach of the South China Sea. A 10-minute drive will take you from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu hotel to Tuaran Crocodile Farm. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 42 minutes' drive away.
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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre hotel sits an 11-minute walk from KK Esplanade. Located in the vicinity of Gaya Street Sunday Market in a shopping area, this hotel offers a gym and a private garden onsite.
The 4-star hotel is situated in a shopping district within 500 metres of Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. Central Wet Market lies a 15-minute walk away. Mamutik Island is 1.6 km from this property. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre hotel is located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within a few blocks of Courtesey Shuttle for Sutera Harbour bus stop.
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies in a beach area of Kota Kinabalu 20 minutes' walk from KK Times Square, featuring a tennis court, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Offering a fitness studio, this elegant hotel is 1.9 km from Tanjung Lipat.
The hotel is located on a private beach and offers a beautiful location, 350 metres from Sutera Harbour Resort and only a few steps from Spice Island restaurant. The Pacific also gives access to Atkinson Clock Tower, which is 25 minutes' walk away. The property is also a short way from the South China Sea. The 5-star Pacific Sutera Hotel is right around the corner from I Love KK. Dewan Muhibbah Sembulan bus stop lies 950 metres away.
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The Klagan Hotel
From 46$
The Klagan Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, just 500 metres from Handicraft Market, offers cars for rent. A lounge bar as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities can be enjoyed at the 3-star hotel, boasting the setting not far from Warisan Square.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel offers a central location merely a 6-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Signal Hill Observatory Tower is only a few steps from The Klagan Kota Kinabalu, while Kk03 bus stop is 150 metres away. The accommodation is 4.5 km from Likas City Mosque. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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The comfortable 4-star Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located merely a 14-minute stroll from Weston Wetland Park, boasts 2 outdoor swimming pools and a gym facility. Nestled in a business area, the smoke-free hotel is centrally situated 3.1 km from family attractions like Green Connection Aquarium.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel has a central location a short way from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, while shopping venues like Handicraft Market are 950 metres away. The convenient Horizon is around 5 minutes on foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport. Guests residing at the accommodation have the advantage of proximity to Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre, located only 400 metres away. Well-connected to many sights, the wonderful Horizon Hotel is within a few blocks of West bus station.
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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
From 34$
Offering a ballroom and a restaurant, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies in the Penampang district, an 18-minute walk from Tamu Putatan Fresh Food Market and 3.5 km from Petagas War Memorial. Located within 5 km of Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, the 4-star hotel offers views of the pool and a swimming pool.
The hotel is ideally situated within a few steps of a railway station. This tourist area gives access to such cultural attractions as Monsopiad Heritage Village, which are approximately 10 minutes away by car. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Lavender Lodge Kota Kinabalu hotel sits 25 minutes' walk from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary. This guest house offers public parking at extra cost nearby.
The budget hotel is situated in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, a stone’s throw from the restaurant Kopi Ping Cafe. The property is also just 1.7 km from Karamunsing Capital. This Kota Kinabalu hotel is 30 minutes' stroll from Sunday Market. Guests will find Mini to Inanam Terminal bus stop next to Lavender Lodge hotel, about 700 metres away.
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Situated 4.1 km from Mari Mari Cultural Village, the 3-star Kokol Haven Resort Kota Kinabalu features Wi-Fi in public areas, and parking on site.
You'll need 32-minute drive to Kota Kinabalu International airport. When staying at the resort, guests will be approximately 10 minutes by car from Kiansom Waterfall.
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
From 107$
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is centrally located a 9-minute walk from Handicraft Market and offers views of the sea. This hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Situated 0.8 km from Warisan Square, the 5-star hotel is within easy reach of Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Guests will also appreciate proximity to Gaya Street, which is an 18-minute walk away. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary is 2.3 km away. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and a 10-minute stroll from Wawasan Plaza bus stop.
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Kinabalu Daya Hotel At Gaya Street
From 24$
The perfect Kinabalu Daya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located in the entertainment district of Kota Kinabalu, nearly a 25-minute walk from Borneo Night, features views of the city. Boasting setting right in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, the 3-star hotel has a lounge bar and a private garden to offer.
This smoke-free hotel is situated in the vibrant part of Kota Kinabalu, around 2 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market. St Simon Catholic Church Likas is within easy reach of the property, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 km away. If you enjoy visiting historical places, the hotel offers good access to Double Six Monument, which is 3.7 km away. Courtesey Shuttle for Sutera Harbour bus stop is also about a 10-minute walk away.
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Offering a lobby area and a shopping arcade, the quality 4-star Grandis Hotels And Resorts Kota Kinabalu lies in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, just 1.6 km from Warisan Square and within 20 minutes' walk of Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Boasting a gym facility and a private garden, this luxurious hotel is within a 4-km distance of Pantai Tanjung Lipat Park.
The hotel is about 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and around a 10-minute drive from such cultural venues as Sabah Art Gallery. The smoke-free Grandis Kota Kinabalu offers proximity to natural sights like City Park (2.5 km) and Weston Wetland Park (1.7 km). A family vacation to Kota Kinabalu will become more exciting if you visit Green Connection Aquarium lying within 3 km of the modern property. Grandis Hotels And Resorts is right around the corner from Suria Sabah bus stop.
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Nestled in a wonderful location around a 5-minute walk from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, the 5-star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu hotel features 9 golf courses. Offering 3 restaurants with vegetarian, seafood, and international cuisine, this Kota Kinabalu resort is 4.2 km from Handicraft Market.
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary stands approximately 15 minutes' drive away, and City Park is approximately 10 minutes by car from the award-winning hotel. The Pantai Tanjung Aru district of Kota Kinabalu, where the beachfront Shangri-La sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Petagas War Memorial, which is 4.6 km away. The private beach is nearly 20 minutes' walk away. Explore the historical sights of Kota Kinabalu, starting with the memorial park "Double Six Monument" situated 2.4 km away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
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The Magellan Sutera Resort
From 131$
Situated within 25 minutes' walk of Atkinson Clock Tower, the 5-star Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu offers a car park on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as magnificent views of the garden. The smoke-free hotel is proud to feature 3 outdoor tennis courts, within 3 km of Tanjung Aru Beach 2.
This Kota Kinabalu resort has a private location a short distance from a harbour. Luxury The Magellan Kota Kinabalu offers proximity to natural sights like Tanjung Aru Beach (2.9 km) and Weston Wetland Park (3.1 km). Standing approximately a 20-minute walk away, the contemporary Sabah State Mosque is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. The Magellan Sutera Resort is also situated in the vicinity of Dewan Muhibbah Sembulan bus stop.
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu is centrally located an 8-minute walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran and offers views of the sea. This hotel in a vibrant district has a swimming pool, as well as a free private car park on site.
Guests may find Warisan Square in close proximity to the elegant hotel, while KK Esplanade is about 100 metres away. The property is notable for its central location just a few steps from City Park. This 5-star hotel is also in proximity to the South China Sea. Located a 10-minute drive from the renowned domed Likas City Mosque, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel puts the city at your fingertips. Wisma Sabah Wisma Merdeka bus stop lies 0.6 km away.
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Global Residency Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located around a 15-minute walk from Tun Mustapha Tower, features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The hotel is about 20 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and 2.4 km from such cultural venues as Aquarium & Marine Museum. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary is in the immediate vicinity of this 2-star hotel, while Taman Kingfisher bus stop is approximately 5 minutes' walk away. There is Marlin Statue within 7 km of the property.
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Ming Garden Hotel
From 40$
Offering an outdoor pool, the perfect Ming Garden Hotel & Residences Kota Kinabalu is nestled in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, approximately a 20-minute walk from Central Market. In the immediate vicinity of IMAGO Shopping Mall, the 4-star hotel with 347 rooms features a sundeck, a shared lounge, and recreational facilities, plus an Asian restaurant, serving halal specials.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel has a coastal setting 1.8 km from Warisan Square, while natural sights like Weston Wetland Park are a mere 1.9 km away. The pleasant Ming Garden Kota Kinabalu gives access to Borneo Adventure, which is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. The accommodation also lies just a few steps from a mall and shops. Ming Garden Hotel & Residences is an ideal place for exploring Lecin Goldsmith & Jewellery Sdn. Bhd, located around 300 metres away. The deluxe hotel is a few moments from Kwsp bus stop.
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Offering a private garden, the 3-star Oceania Hotel Kota Kinabalu welcomes guests right in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, 18 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This perfect hotel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.
Borneo Adventure is about 800 metres away, while Atkinson Clock Tower is only 1.9 km from the hotel. Historical sites in the area include Double Six Monument, situated 25 minutes' walk away. The property also provides access to shopping attractions like Central Market, which are 2.2 km away. Oceania Hotel is located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and right near Kwsp bus stop.
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Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
From 47$
The 3-star Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in a tourist area of Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from City Park, which is very convenient if you want to immerse yourself in nature. Offering 2 restaurants with Asian, halal, and local cuisine, this smoke-free hotel is in the vicinity of the memorial park "Double Six Monument".
Nestled in the central district of Kota Kinabalu, the hotel lies approximately 10 minutes' drive from Signal Hill Observatory Tower. Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika is only a few steps from the Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu, while Wisma Kewangan bus stop is merely 150 metres away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Kota Kinabalu include Jesselton Point Marina, which is 3.5 km away. For those travelling from afar, Kota Kinabalu International airport is 10 minutes' drive away.