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A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, and a bathroom.
A hotel reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a red rope barrier.
A buffet counter with various food items and a coffee station.

1. Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Randy
NT$1,424
NT$1,539 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.
A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

2. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Monika
NT$3,804
NT$4,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Grandis Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Catherine
NT$1,537
NT$2,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.
A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

4. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Farzad
NT$1,967
NT$2,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
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.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Thomas
NT$2,230
NT$2,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a red carpet.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
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$1,188
NT$1,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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 tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.
A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.
A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

7. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
MUN TAT
NT$1,963
NT$2,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

8. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Karambunai
Australia
Kunthea
NT$2,820
NT$3,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
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$2,015
NT$2,256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.
A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.
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$1,739
NT$2,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Horizon Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.
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 dining table with a clear glass top, a bowl of yellow flowers, a glass carafe, and a small candle.
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$2,101
NT$2,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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$2,088
NT$2,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Restaurant
Pool
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

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$1,612
NT$1,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.
A directory sign for Sutera Bay, indicating the first and ground floor locations.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large decorative wall piece.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a potted plant, and a view of a building.

15. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
NT$1,876
NT$2,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table.
A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.
A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a neon sign.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

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
NT$2,007
NT$2,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and lush greenery.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a round table and wicker chairs.
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 window with a view of a body of water and a distant landmass.
A tall hotel with a swimming pool in front, surrounded by palm trees.
A swimming pool with a view of tall buildings in the background.

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 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.
A bar area with a pool view, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

20. MoonLight Residence

MoonLight Residence
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
HIROKI
MoonLight Residence
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NT$3,018 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
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includes taxes & fees
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NT$3,262 total
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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

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 8 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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 3 weeks ago
Citadines Waterfront 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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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.