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Tonight
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Tomorrow
28 Aug - 29 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 5-star hotels

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
United States
sean
Rp2.498.852
Rp2.742.600 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paul
Rp2.808.880
Rp3.077.616 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

3. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Cilla
Rp1.660.219
Rp1.836.876 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Italy
Davide
Rp1.622.062
Rp1.795.666 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
United States
Linda JUNE
Rp3.270.428
Rp3.902.945 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

6. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Murray
Rp1.880.715
Rp2.075.012 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

7. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Mark
Rp2.143.752
Rp2.359.092 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

8. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
Rp4.063.260
Rp4.432.161 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Gayana Marine Resort

9. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Ines
Rp1.547.535
Rp1.715.178 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Bethany
Rp2.852.816
Rp3.124.881 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Magellan Sutera Resort

11. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
United Kingdom
Rachel
Rp5.187.657
Rp5.821.868 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

12. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
Hong Kong SAR China
Simon
Rp4.734.668
Rp7.796.376 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Gaya Island Resort

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Antonette
Rp2.080.360
Rp2.290.629 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Rp562.295
Rp651.119 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Rp1.003.925
Rp1.314.625 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Rp1.724.515
Rp1.906.317 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
Grandis Hotel
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"
graeme 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."
Chee Hau 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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."
Kingsley 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Murray 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

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