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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Experience family bliss at this Kota Kinabalu hotel where little ones splash in their own pool while parents unwind poolside.

P5,061

P5,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

2. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Family wonderland on the coast—explore kids' pools, luxury amenities, and friendly staff at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

P5,272

P5,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P6,172

P6,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with a book and a cup, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Splash into a paradise of aquatic fun where private beaches and waterpark adventures make this seaside resort a family dream come true.

P11,450

P13,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

An outdoor playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by a patterned carpet and a stone wall.

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P4,321

P4,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A person lying on a bed with a tablet, using a stylus.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P3,040

P4,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

7. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P1,722

P2,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers a relaxing pool, luxurious spa, and endless activities for kids of all ages.

P5,864

P6,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

P11,450

P13,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P6,172

P6,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,061

P5,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,272

P5,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P4,321

P4,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P3,040

P4,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,864

P6,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P9,287

P10,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P6,311

P6,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P7,372

P8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

P11,450

P13,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,061

P5,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P6,172

P6,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P4,321

P4,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,272

P5,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P9,287

P10,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P5,864

P6,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P6,311

P6,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P7,372

P8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

P3,693

P3,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

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."

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"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."

Frequently asked questions

What's Kota Kinabalu like for family-friendly vacations?

The destination of Kota Kinabalu is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The snorkeling spots, boating, and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the city center.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a resort with free water park access and 2 outdoor pools, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Kota Kinabalu?

The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Kota Kinabalu?

Centre Point and KK Plaza are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Kota Kinabalu. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market.

What's the best way for us to get around Kota Kinabalu?

To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. Kota Kinabalu may not have many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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