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Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
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Kota Kinabalu featuring markets, a small town or village and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes a small town or village, general coastal views and landscape views

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Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5(90 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
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20  mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

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 showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

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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Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

Likas
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
The price is NT$4,494 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
NT$4,494
NT$4,931 total
Jan 21 - 2026/1/22
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! (1,000 reviews)
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/1

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$3,469 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
NT$3,469
NT$3,824 total
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on 2025/12/12

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport

Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport

4 out of 5
Jl Ahmad Yani Km 27 No 1A Banjarbaru South Kalimantan
The price is NT$1,050 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
NT$1,050
NT$1,270 total
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banjarbaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Taman Van der Peijl Monument and Amanah ...
7.8/10 Good! (61 reviews)
For the area it is the nicest hotel, staff are very friendly and happy to help. The pool is not desirable due to people that stay there, blowing their noses in the water.

Reviewed on 2024/12/13

Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport
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 Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

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

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

La.mer Butik Hotel
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga Kuching Sarawak
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property.

Reviewed on 2025/5/11

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
Spacious room. Comfort bed. But smells in the sewage pipe drainage area around the shower or the toilet area on our day 4 and 5. Washroom was clean but not sure why the sewage smell. Also the cabinets in the kitchen had an unpleasant smell. All the cabinets looked clean but not sure why the smell ...

Reviewed on 2025/10/18

Citadines Waterfront 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.

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