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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 4-star hotels

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, two round coffee tables, a chandelier, and large windows with blinds.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a bathroom.
A buffet counter with various food items and a coffee station.

1. Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Randy
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.
A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

2. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Monika
NT$3,945
NT$4,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Grandis Hotel
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 modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Genya
NT$1,603
NT$2,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.
A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

4. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Farzad
NT$1,843
NT$2,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
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.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Thomas
NT$2,177
NT$2,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.
A multi-level hotel with a large indoor swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a red carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

6. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Velmor
NT$1,180
NT$1,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.
A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.
A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

7. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Xiaobo
NT$1,984
NT$2,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.
A spa area with multiple seating arrangements, a central water feature, and a reception desk.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and greenery.

8. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Karambunai
Australia
Kunthea
NT$2,754
NT$3,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

9. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Shih Chung
NT$2,559
NT$2,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.
A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.
A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

10. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Michelle
NT$2,052
NT$2,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Horizon Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bedroom with a large window.
A hotel room with a television on a wooden stand, a small table with a remote control, and a window with a view of buildings.
A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and a river.

11. HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU

HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
EDMUND JOHN KIAN LOON
NT$2,045
NT$2,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

12. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Heidi
NT$1,860
NT$2,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Restaurant
Pool
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

13. Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024

Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Eddy
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal property with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

14. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Karambunai
United States
Renee
NT$1,564
NT$1,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.
An aerial view of a hotel with a large, clear blue pool surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large decorative wall piece.
A directory sign for Sutera Bay, indicating the first and ground floor locations.

15. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
NT$2,138
NT$2,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.
A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a neon sign.

16. Ming Garden Hotel

Ming Garden Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
edward
Ming Garden Hotel
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.
A large swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and distant mountains.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern building with a unique curved roof and a parking lot in front.

17. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
Tanjung Aru
United Kingdom
Krisztina Rahel
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
A wooden pathway leading to a building with a triangular roof and large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a round table and wicker chairs.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and lush greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the beach, and a dining table with a view of the ocean.

18. Borneo Eagle Resort

Borneo Eagle Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
France
REMI
Borneo Eagle Resort
A paved pathway leading to a pool area with a view of the ocean and a distant island.
A swimming pool with a view of tall buildings in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of the sea, and a blue bedspread.
A window with a view of a body of water and a distant landmass.

19. Jesselton Point Homestay

Jesselton Point Homestay
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Jesselton Point Homestay
A swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by a building with balconies and a glass facade.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a small side table with a vase of flowers, a bed with a white duvet, and a large window with curtains.
A modern building with a glass facade, a river in front, and a bridge in the background.
A modern gym with treadmills, weight machines, and exercise balls.

20. MoonLight Residence

MoonLight Residence
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
HIROKI
MoonLight Residence
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."
Carolyn 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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What are the best 4-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
If you're looking for deluxe comfort and loads of amenities on your Kota Kinabalu trip, check in to Borneo Eagle Resort. This popular 4-star hotel comes with Frette Italian sheets and designer toiletries. Horizon Hotel also gets excellent reviews from Expedia customers. Concierge services and a swimming pool are among its conveniences.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Treat yourself to luxury during your Kota Kinabalu getaway by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket accommodations, these retreats are typically filled with amenities like large beds, complimentary bathrobes and plenty more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and unforgettable one. Concierge assistance, elegant furnishings and world-class dining are just the start of the superior conveniences and services you'll likely be able to enjoy.