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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,166 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
4.5/5 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Hotel staff was awesome!!!"

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2022

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
4.4/5 Excellent! (423 reviews)
Beautiful Gaya Island Retreat
"My family and I stayed at GIR for 2 nights and had a great time. The rooms were enormous (complete with separate areas for walk in robes, bathtub, shower, toilet). Room amenities were excellent, with bug spray and ointment for insect bites. Our rooms had fantastic views across the sea to Mt Kinabalu, ..."

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020

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Gaya Island Resort
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs
3 out of 5
Poring Hot Spring, Ranau, Sabah
The price is P1,374 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
4.4/5 Excellent! (53 reviews)
Cosy and spacious chalet
"Absolutely amazing!! We stayed in river lodge and everything is perfectly fine as photo shown on the apps. The large spacious glass dining area are so remarkable! The eco-friendly and tropical forest surrounding is really good for travellers who look for wellness and quietness. Inside the park provides ..."

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2020

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Poring Hot Springs
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P4,612 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
4.4/5 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Nice view. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Awesome."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2021

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4 out of 5
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1A Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P3,608 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
4.3/5 Excellent! (836 reviews)
"Large space for family room. Everything OK except hard to find parking and lift to access the hotel lobby"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2021

Grandis Hotel
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
4.3/5 Excellent! (133 reviews)
A Beautiful Location
"We stayed here for 2 nights recently. The management had to make some adjustments as the current Covid regulations changed suddenly. I must say they coped very well and we were extremely well looked after. The resort is beautiful, with excellent grounds, and the general location is stunning. Can't ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2021

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P3,795 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
4.3/5 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"I love this hotel. The staff is very nice. They were welcoming, polite and offered great service. The room was clean. The bed and pillow is very comfortable too. Breakfast was very nice too. Other time, you can just walk around the hotel because Philippine Market is just across the street. Just love ..."

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2022

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P10,156 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
4.2/5 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Cozy n my kid luv it so much..will come back again for more"

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2021

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundable
The price is P3,548 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
4.1/5 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Everything is in order. Except for the car park. Best you drive a more expensive vehicle such that you may be treated differently!"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2020

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 out of 5
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P2,655 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
4.1/5 Very Good! (419 reviews)
"Very comfortable room. Staff pleasant and helpful. Pity that hotel renovations were proceeding making it somewhat noisy during the day."

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2020

The Jesselton Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
4.1/5 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Breakfast need to be improved....................."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2020

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Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah
4.1/5 Very Good! (395 reviews)
"Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!"

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2020

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Gayana Marine Resort
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4 out of 5
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P3,693 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
4/5 Very Good! (919 reviews)
"Only the best will survive this tough period..Horizon is one of them..great staff from reception till breakfast. Over my budget during pre MCO period"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2020

Horizon Hotel
North Borneo Paradise @ Marina Court Resort Condo

North Borneo Paradise @ Marina Court Resort Condo
3 out of 5
Marina Court, Lebuhraya Pantai Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
4/5 Very Good! (85 reviews)
"Nice apartment"

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2019

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North Borneo Paradise @ Marina Court Resort Condo
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 out of 5
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P2,514 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
4/5 Very Good! (398 reviews)
"Swimming pool"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2020

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 out of 5
5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P1,740 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
3.9/5 Good! (994 reviews)
"Love the place, room was beautiful, very comfortable, many care items. Great price and location also, especially if you want to use public transport terminal to other cities. A ."

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2020

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tangki, Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P1,371 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
3.9/5 Good! (306 reviews)
"the breakfast is not enough for us... and didn't have much choice..."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2020

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.5 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,193 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
3.8/5 Good! (746 reviews)
"The room was not ready when we arrived at hotel, towels were not allocated in the room, room service took a long time every time."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2020

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
4 out of 5
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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The price is P1,722 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
3.7/5 Good! (730 reviews)
"excellent!"

Reviewed on May 22, 2021

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Kingston Hotel

Kingston Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Block A, Lot 6, Ground Floor, KK Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P1,846 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
3.3/5 (47 reviews)
Safety issue to look into
"The toilet flooring was slippery. Me and my travel partner felt down twice."

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2019

Kingston Hotel
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"I love this hotel. The staff is very nice. They were welcoming, polite and offered great service. The room was clean. The bed and pillow is very comfortable too. Breakfast was very nice too. Other time, you can just walk around the hotel because Philippine Market is just across the street. Just love this hotel. I will definitely come back whenever im in KK."
A verified traveler from Taman Setapak stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Posted 7 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"Nice view. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Awesome."
A verified traveler stayed at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Posted 11 months ago
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

4/5 Good
"Cozy n my kid luv it so much..will come back again for more"
A verified traveler stayed at The Magellan Sutera Resort
Posted 11 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort

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