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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu vacation rentals

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

1. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is P4,304
P4,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and a river.

2. Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"A"
United States
Fui Fuui
The price is P1,527
P1,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
A multi-story residential building with a prominent entrance labeled "MARINA COURT."

3. Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court

Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"It was a condo in a good location. East access to restaurants and shopping malls."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is P4,318
P5,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
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 P2,436
P3,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
La.mer Butik Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

5. Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"アフルランへの交通便が少ない。"
Japan
Kazuaki
The price is P2,944
P3,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a modern building in the background.

6. Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (121 reviews)
"Good apartment with good location"
Philippines
OLEG
The price is P2,323
P2,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

7. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is P2,190
P3,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
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8. LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu

LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is P1,734
P2,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
LTS Homesuite @ Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with a large pool area, a view of the ocean, and a clear sky.

9. GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"
Malaysia
Abdul Rasyid
The price is P1,982
P2,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
A multi-story hotel with a large billboard, a busy street with cars, and a view of the sea.

10. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"fantastic"
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
The price is P3,195
P3,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
An infinity pool with a view of a lake and mountains, surrounded by tiled walls.

11. Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is P2,241
P2,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, and a wardrobe.

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites

The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is P1,797
P2,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
An elevator with a metallic finish, a wall-mounted emergency phone, and a trash bin.

13. Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
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 P2,545
P2,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz
A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

14. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is P3,189
P3,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.

15. Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance

Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"Vi bestilte et rom på 46 kvadratmeter og fikk tilbud om en oppgradering. Det viste seg å være et langt mindre rom, men med fin terrasse og utsikt. Møbler etc hadde bedre kvalitet enn de andre rommene, men vi følte likevel at det ikke var en oppgradering da rommet var så lite. Alt i alt var vi likevel bra fornøyd."
Norway
Arnt
The price is P5,514
P7,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Seaview Bliss Studio - Tropical Elegance
A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, a spa area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

16. Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"No toiletaries even basic body shampoo. So loud the plane every hour from 6am till midnight 1am thorough the day btaking off or landing. Very bad soundproof, even next door talk softly on the phone you can hear so clearly. Water not going down when shower and in sink Cutlery only 1 pair and still have lipstick stain on the cup. "
Malaysia
Chee Hong
The price is P2,454
P3,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

17. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"Very good location and with the affordable, Grab convenience, getting around town was super. Nice restaurants are very close and the selections of meals was super."
Philippines
Martin
The price is P4,288
P5,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
A waterfront swimming area with palm trees and a sunset in the background.

18. Jesselton Quay Citypads

Jesselton Quay Citypads
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"The unit needs to maintain better and the aircons has to be cleaned on routinely basis. The aircons are full of dust. The windows locks need to change and some are defective. Can be improved overall"
Malaysia
Vincent
The price is P3,074
P4,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Jesselton Quay Citypads
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

19. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
The price is P2,521
P2,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.

20. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
4.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Room was clean, location was convenient."
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
The price is P4,227
P4,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, we offer vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu near Aquascape Center, or you can select a secluded option if you want a relaxing stay. Tourists who visit Kota Kinabalu speak highly of the bustling marina and array of shops. Make sure you allow time to enjoy the parks during your vacation.

What's the top vacation rental in Kota Kinabalu?

Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: Visitors review this Kota Kinabalu vacation home rental favorably. It has air-conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings.

How many vacation rentals are there in Kota Kinabalu?

With 28 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Kota Kinabalu stay.

What can I see and do in Kota Kinabalu?

Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre are a couple of family-friendly sights, whereas cultural attractions include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Other places in town to visit include Centre Point and KK Plaza.

What are vacation rentals like in Kota Kinabalu?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can reserve for several days or longer in Kota Kinabalu. Vacation rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is a great choice for a family trip.