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Each room is thoughtfully designed for comfort and style, featuring modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, and elegant en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and premium toiletries. Select rooms boast stunning views of South China Sea or Mount Kinabalu – ideal for waking up to Sabah natural’s beauty. Very friendly & helpful staff. Clean. Great shower.

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8.2
Very good
1,291 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV which includes Chinese channels and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Comfortable bed, easy location

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8.1
Very good
1,472 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tanjung Aru Beach is 1.5 km from the property. Very clean, convenient, comfortable, safe and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.

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8.2
Very good
1,856 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Located in the Kota Kinabalu city centre, Promenade Service Apartment offers air-conditioned units and is 500 metres from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the comfort of their rooms.

Featuring some units with city view and all rooms are non smoking. Location, price. Room size. Fridge, tea and coffee. My expectations were exceeded.

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8.1
Very good
2,166 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms . Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. Great location, friendly and helpful staff and lovely breakfast.

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8.5
Very good
1,789 reviews
Price from
US$71
per night

Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.

Every room is equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer mountain or city view. I like the location of the hotel,super convenient for a night stay.Easy access to the mall and food! Chk in were a breeze and staffs are so helpful. The hotel is squeaky clean and I love that theres a kind of stair into the bathtub and railings too.Super helpful for elderlies.Aircon is great and the shower is very refreshing.

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8.4
Very good
2,043 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive. Great place to stay! I recommend a minimum of 2 nights to fully enjoy all the facilities. The kids’ play area was awesome, and the sea view was very beautiful. Overall, a wonderful experience for families and anyone looking to relax.

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8.3
Very good
1,039 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

Situated amidst abundant greenery, Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort is a haven for nature lovers. It has a restaurant, and offers complimentary WiFi access in its public areas. Everything! We saw Orangutans daily from outside our room, it was incredible. The room was beautiful, spacious and super clean Staff were lovely and food/drinks were great

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8.8
Fabulous
690 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a seating area. Located at Gaya Street, a central point for moving around. Bed and Lines provided were quite clean.

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8.3
Very good
379 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

A 3 star hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay. Oceania Hotel offers 69 guest room including 1 Suite with all essential amenities for refreshing experience and committed to ensure that every guest’s stay is as comfortable as possible. Very good place &friendly helpful staff

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8.4
Very good
485 reviews
Price from
US$77
per night

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