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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
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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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
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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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Tabuan Jaya

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tabuan Jaya and surrounding area, you can visit Vivacity Megamall and The Spring.

Tabuan Jaya
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is NT$2,350 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
NT$2,350
NT$2,613 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was spotless with staff courteous. This is my 2nd time there and my wife and I intend to make it an annual trip.

Reviewed on 2025/11/1

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
The price is NT$3,944 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
NT$3,944
NT$4,334 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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! (1,002 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Everything was top notch nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Reviewed on 2025/11/2

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$3,416 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
NT$3,416
NT$3,763 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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! (194 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on 2025/4/21

Hyatt Centric 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.
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga, Kuching, Sarawak
Stay at this 4-star 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! (450 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
Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments

Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Q112B, Kuching, Sarawak
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Vivacity Megamall and Kuching Waterfront ...
3.6/10 (5 reviews)
Towel and Bed sheet to be more organised and better standard. Gate door, common toilet door lock and common toilet seat are very poor and inconvenient. The rest are acceptable. Not considering for next stay.

Reviewed on 2025/3/22

Vivacity Megamall Serviced Apartments
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 4-star 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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