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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
1,296 reviews
Price from
US$57
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. Very good service. Very helpful staff. Nice hotel.

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8.1
Very good
1,458 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. The room is spacious and the view from swimming pool is spectacular. The family suite has a washing machine which is very handy for travellers. The hotel is in walking distance to Tanjung Aru beach and is nearby airport.

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8.2
Very good
1,844 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. all goods and all staff is the best staff.

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8.1
Very good
2,157 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. The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to assist with any request. I also enjoyed the breakfast—great variety and delicious food. Location is convenient, close to restaurant and night market. Overall, a pleasant and relaxing experience. Highly recommended!

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8.5
Very good
1,788 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. It was a very well maintained place. The staff are super friendly. They are always helping and smiling. I really like the way they treat theguest. Housekeeping is coming daily to clean the room. The pool is clean and towels are available. Breakfast is good And very clean place.

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8.4
Very good
2,057 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. The Magellan Sutera Resort is large property popular with families, groups, and couples. Staff were professional and very helpful. The rooms (ours was sea view, king) are spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The pool area is beautiful and very popular with children, and there is a small beach to access the sea. There are several restaurants to choose from with very good food options. The breakfast buffet (included) was tasty, varied and plentiful. The view from the open-air breakfast area was truly tropical.

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8.3
Very good
1,033 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. Beautiful rooms nestled into a lush jungle setting. Comfortable beds and big rooms. All facilities are clean and well maintained. I really enjoyed laying on the porch hammock listening to the sounds of the jungle and looking for animals. We were lucking enough to spot 4 orangutans at the resort. This was the best hotel we stayed during our 2 weeks in Borneo.

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8.8
Fabulous
690 reviews
Price from
US$127
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. Its good location near to food bazaar gaya street every friday & saturday

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8.3
Very good
378 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. The room was comfy, quiet and ckean. Well equipped. Staff were friendly, helpful. Convenient check in n out process. Convenience stores, laundry n eateries nearby. Worth the price.

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

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