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Our top choices for Kepayan hotels

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

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 4.4 km from Kepayan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is Rp2.887.300
Rp3.451.571 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

2. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from Kepayan
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is Rp1.443.962
Rp1.604.036 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

3. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Kepayan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (206 reviews)
"The complimentary airport shuttle (one-way only) was very useful along with the breakfast buffet. Definitely worth staying if you do not want to go island hopping or to the city centre"
Australia
Velmor
The price is Rp630.693
Rp725.846 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A wall with a logo and the text 'THE ARU HOTEL' indicating the hotel's branding.

4. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.5 km from Kepayan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, and a great location. Everything was perfect – highly recommended, would definitely stay here again!"
United Kingdom
Krisztina Rahel
The price is Rp815.936
Rp925.909 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.

5. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
3.5 star property
3.8 km from Kepayan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."
United Kingdom
Adnan
The price is Rp502.020
Rp586.880 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from Kepayan
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."
United States
Paula
The price is Rp1.105.016
Rp1.237.974 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.2 km from Kepayan
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is Rp1.054.782
Rp1.183.863 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

8. K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Kepayan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Good to short stay"
Japan
Yu
The price is Rp500.866
Rp585.492 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
K Hotel
A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

9. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.6 km from Kepayan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Canada
Catherine
The price is Rp862.671
Rp1.149.202 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.5 km from Kepayan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"nice,will stay again insyaAllah"
Malaysia
Mohd Hafizuddin
The price is Rp1.247.599
Rp1.391.964 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

11. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Kepayan
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Convenient restaurants/shops nearby and entertainment at the hotel bar."
United States
Amir
The price is Rp456.298
Rp537.359 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
D Arc Hotel
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

12. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.1 km from Kepayan
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was really a pleasant stay and the view was so beautiful. Our charity golf was well organised there."
Singapore
JUNKYU
The price is Rp2.341.311
Rp2.573.173 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, wooden walkways, and a boat docked nearby.

13. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
10 km from Kepayan
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (527 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Rooms were lovely and food very good"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is Rp3.589.155
Rp3.920.844 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gayana Marine Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

14. The MAJULAN Hotel

The MAJULAN Hotel
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Kepayan
The price is Rp1.207.333
Rp1.348.477 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
The MAJULAN Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

15. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 5.7 km from Kepayan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Very nice room. Excellent breakfast one of the best we've ever had in a hotel"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is Rp1.278.789
Rp1.425.649 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.5 km from Kepayan
7.0 out of 10, Good, (92 reviews)
"歯ブラシは置いてほしいです 空港から近いのはいいですね！ スッタッフは親切でした"
Japan
Anonymous traveller
The price is Rp468.831
Rp553.215 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Megah D'Aru Hotel
A waterfront bar with a long counter, cushioned seating, and a view of the water and city skyline.

17. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.3 km from Kepayan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
Singapore
KAI YUN KATE
The price is Rp1.648.613
Rp1.825.059 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

18. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
10.7 km from Kepayan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is Rp4.812.167
Rp7.923.991 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Gaya Island Resort
A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

19. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Monocolo Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Kepayan
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"Great stay,helpful staff, nice room"
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is Rp650.948
Rp703.132 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
A reception desk at La.imer Butik Hotel with a marble top and a dark wall background.

20. La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Kepayan
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Amazing place. The breakfast downstairs is so good. They need to redo the photos for the apartments as it’s loads better than it looks on the site. Great location. Night food market just outside and a great mall next door. Highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is Rp721.132
Rp1.064.890 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
La.mer Butik Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Kepayan

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
3.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
4 reviews
View
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
164 reviews
View
A wall with a logo and the text 'THE ARU HOTEL' indicating the hotel's branding.
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
40 reviews
View
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
39 reviews
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Where to stay in Kepayan

Find the best Kepayan areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a dining area.
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu.
United Kingdom
Adnan
Reviewed August 14, 2026
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

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.