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Five-Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

S
Serena
From
Ireland
Was upgraded to King Suite.. by far the biggest and most comfortable hotel room I've ever stayed in! Do yourself a favour and book the King Suite.. you will absolutely feel like a king/queen. Excellent gym and pool facilities, food menu and cocktails were stellar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Price from
US$125.92
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

a
amie
From
Ireland
such a beautiful hotel, the staff are also incredible and so friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews
Price from
US$78.57
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.

M
Mukhtar
From
Qatar
Location and the view, food also is good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 reviews
Price from
US$87.35
1 night, 2 adults

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

D
David
From
United States
Amazing staff and great location!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,260 reviews
Price from
US$92.43
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Set amidst a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms.

S
SHIE TZ YANG
From
Taiwan
I must highly recommend shangri-la rasa ria for everyone who wanna consider this hotel, the room is gorgeous and facilities are all very wonderful, the best part is there is a beautiful coast for the privacy so u could enjoy here so much. My family and I have a great time for the vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,502 reviews
Price from
US$128.92
1 night, 2 adults

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu.

A
Andras
From
Singapore
swimming pool, water slide , sunset bar
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,045 reviews
Price from
US$157.63
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru.

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anis sofia
From
Malaysia
Breakfast was delicious with variety of options. Staff were excellent and very helpful. There were a lot of things to do at the hotel and almost all were included. Location is excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,080 reviews
Price from
US$172.71
1 night, 2 adults

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

J
John
From
Australia
New property and paid extra for M club and boy was it worth it Terrific infinity pool with the harbour was crazy unfortunately didn’t have time for breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 745 reviews
Price from
US$99.73
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera Hotel offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.

M
Mohd Zambri
From
Malaysia
Hope various menu for breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 874 reviews
Price from
US$100.46
1 night, 2 adults

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Gaya Island (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest.

W
Weronika
From
Poland
We do not even have words to describe our stay at Gaya Resort. It was simply excellent! Beautiful landscape, an intimate resort, great pool, a lot of amenities like snorkeling (which was absolutely worth it — our guide took great care of us, making sure everyone saw the fish, sharks, and more) The staff is very qualified and helpful, we could ask them anything anytime. But a real star of the Resort is Kitchen Chef! He was so friendly, talkative, stopping by every table each evening to describe the day’s menu. Moreover he Cooks excellent, we have been all over the world but have never tried such delicious food. We honestly recommend Gaya Resort, it is truly a gem among hotels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
Price from
US$291.90
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Avg. price/night: US$197.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Excellent location within walking distance to eateries, malls and the jetty for island-hopping. Staff were exceptionally warm and hospitable - 5 stars to them! The pool was a great place to unwind on a humid afternoon. The view from the café was just perfect, overlooking the sea. Would definitely return the next time I'm in KK.
Guest review by
Naomi Anne
Family with young children