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Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
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Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes

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Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(7 area reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

Pristine beaches and ample 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.

Tanjung Aru
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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes

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.

Kampung Air
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Tabuan Jaya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tabuan Jaya and surrounding area, you can visit Vivacity Megamall and The Spring.

Tabuan Jaya
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,583 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
P4,583
P5,085 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,855 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
P4,855
P5,379 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is P8,223 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
P8,223
P9,016 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La.mer Butik

La.mer Butik

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu, Off Jalan Istiadat, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor Climbing ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town ."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

La.mer Butik
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
The Shore by Homesuite'

The Shore by Homesuite'

3.5 out of 5
Jln Lapan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and KK Plaza ...
"Tutto perfetto"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025

The Shore by Homesuite'
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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