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Horizon Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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 .

Y
Yuliya
From
Germany
Everything was wonderful! The room was spacious, cozy, and felt like home. The staff were so kind and helpful—I always had lots of questions, and they answered everything with a smile. Breakfast was very good, with so many tasty options to choose from. I stayed for five days as a solo traveler and felt completely safe and comfortable the whole time. I truly miss the place already and would love to come back again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,780 reviews
Price from
US$78.63
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.

K
K
From
South Korea
Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,447 reviews
Price from
US$105.81
1 night, 2 adults

The Klagan Regency 1Borneo

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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.

J
Jagan Nath Singh
From
Malaysia
Mall beside, Its clean. Breakfast is sufficient.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,987 reviews
Price from
US$46.10
1 night, 2 adults

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated along Jalan Sembulan, Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers Muslim-friendly accommodations conveniently 5-minutes to Masjid Negeri Sabah. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant.

I
IDIE
From
Malaysia
excellent clean and safe car park
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$50.61
1 night, 2 adults

Oceania Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

A 3 star hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay.

D
DESPOINA SARAFIDOU
From
Greece
The staff were very helpful, especially Mr. Victor from the reception and very polite. The location is convenient and for Malaysian clearness standarts it was very good!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
Price from
US$64.53
1 night, 2 adults

The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring colonial-inspired decor, Jesselton Hotel offers accommodations in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar.

G
GRANTLYN
From
Guam
I'll definitely choose The Jesselton Hotel again over all others if blessed to return to Kota Kinabalu. Everything about The Jesselton was just right for a modest hotel with historic value in KK's cultural Old Town where ambiance is authentic, unlike corporate multi-national hotels. The Jesselton Hotel's bed was far more comfy than some pricier hotels. That plus superb air-conditioning and good hot water and water pressure for showers before bed meant a good sleep each night. This was even more important in KK due to its endless new things to do each day and many of the best of those within walking distance of The Jesselton Hotel. A comfortable little seating area in The Jesselton's foyer is so cozy, it offers an atmosphere conducive for guests to socialize and share tour and travel information. Although this historic hotel has no restaurant, it's in the middle of cafe row, with one fascinating cafe or restaurant after another, all within walking distance. Others, such as Friendly Seafood is only a short Grab or Taxi ride away. The location couldn't be better. The Government Tourist Center being only a few doors down is a plus. It's only a couple of blocks from KK's famous not-to-be-missed Weekend Night Food Market each Friday and Saturday, the perfect cultural dinner place. On Sunday mornings, just walk out The Jesselton Hotel's front door to enjoy the street transformed into KK's amazing Sunday Street Market, complete with musicians and handicrafts. Even the famous daily and nightly Handicraft Market stretching for a total of a mile with its world famous seafood stalls at the back on the riverfront is within walking distance if one likes to hike a bit longer. The women receptionists were extremely helpful and kind. They looked out for my safety, helped ensure I was where I needed to be on time, and quickly attended to every other need. On top of all that, The Jesselton is very reasonably priced. It's amazingly good...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$51.94
1 night, 2 adults

The Elopura Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

The Elopura Hotel located on the East Coast of Sabah which also known as “Land below the Wind”. Elopura name itself was the first name of Sandakan when it was found by William B Pryer back in 1879.

M
Mark
From
Netherlands
Beautiful location by the sea, amazing buffet style breakfast, friendly staff, clean room, tv with Netflix, close to a big mall and plenty of restaurants. Best location in Sandakan we believe! Would definitely recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews
Price from
US$29.26
1 night, 2 adults

The Pavilion Hotel

Hotel in Sandakan

Situated in Sabah, The Pavilion Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Sandakan Airport. The hotel also offers a daily buffet breakfast and rooms with free wired internet access.

d
daryl
From
New Zealand
Excellent location, they let me check in early
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 588 reviews
Price from
US$34.71
1 night, 2 adults

Manja Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Manja Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This 2-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

R
Rose
From
Brunei Darussalam
Near to the mall and staff friendly even though they are not smiling 😅
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$44.25
1 night, 2 adults

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan

Hotel in Sandakan

Gloria Swiss Hotel & Apartment Sandakan is located in Sandakan. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

M
MURAT
From
Turkey
Comfortable bed Very clean helpful employees
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
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Avg. price/night: US$74.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
beautiful boutique hotel at a wonderful location right in front of the famous & happening Gaya Street! the staff is very friendly & helpful. check in & check out is a breeze. the room is huge with super comfortable bed, excellent wi-fi, aircon & rain shower. the bathroom is beautiful. it has elevator even though it's only 3 floors high (which is a welcome relief for me who had huge & many luggages 😁). the housekeeping is timely & spot on.
Guest review by
Oxfomosa
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$75.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,780 reviews
nice room and comfy, although the furniture are quite old and aging. Interior design still looks great although many years ago design
Guest review by
Teoh
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$59.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,749 reviews
Lovely hotel in a great location on the promenade. Efforts are being made to develop it into a themed boutique hotel. Great staff who are willing to help
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May
Family with young children