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1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is P5,726
P6,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

2. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is P5,839
P6,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

3. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (334 reviews)
"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "
Canada
Farzad
The price is P3,688
P4,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
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 P11,502
P13,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, good staff, good breakfast."
Canada
XIAO HUI
The price is P4,949
P5,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

6. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is P10,034
P10,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

7. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is P6,639
P7,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

8. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (358 reviews)
"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."
United States
Renee
The price is P3,579
P4,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table.

9. Ming Garden Hotel

Ming Garden Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (784 reviews)
"Great stay. Lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
edward
Ming Garden Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

10. 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
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 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 P4,052
P4,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
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Top Kota Kinabalu District Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu