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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.

H
HYEOKKI
From
South Korea
breakfast was good, nice sunset view, kindly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
Price from
US$113.66
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$78.53
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.

P
Patricia Monteiro
From
Portugal
Everything is perfect, but really 0 complaint the pool is amazing, the room as well and the staff is 5* We just stayed for 1 night though, no breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,440 reviews
Price from
US$87.31
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.

W
Wendy
From
Spain
friendly, clean, modern, beautiful decor, room big and spacious, great breakfast selection,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,260 reviews
Price from
US$92.39
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.

F
Furkan Erdem
From
Turkey
The hotel very nice, comfortable and tidy rooms. Staff were perfectly friendly, special thanks to Mr Albion for helping us a lot during walk-in check-in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,502 reviews
Price from
US$128.86
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.

C
Chiharu
From
Japan
The porter was very kind. He explained in detail and supported our family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
Price from
US$157.55
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.

J
Jonathan
From
Qatar
The staff is amazing - nothing was too much trouble and they were all really friendly. Special mention to chef Oliver, Connie, Jumiati and the rest of the staff in Café Tatu; Norman and the staff in the Horizon Lounge (top, top breakfast). It seems a little unfair to pick those out as every single staff member we encountered was exemplary at every level but we had the most interaction with them. Very well done to everyone. We will definitely be back!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,077 reviews
Price from
US$172.62
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.

N
Nur Anis
From
Singapore
Staff were all friendly and accommodating. Great location by the sea, area also not congested with traffic. Just hope there’s a laundromat nearby. Overall vibe is good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews
Price from
US$99.68
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.

И
ИРИНА
From
Australia
We absolutely loved everything about this hotel. It’s truly stunning! The design, the furnishings, the staff, it was all wonderful! The pool area is gorgeous! Cafe BOLEN : Breakfast & dinner were delicious. Food is plentiful and fresh. For the price, it is excellent value. The staff were so friendly and nice. Special thanks - Sanipa , Wahab , Hamizan .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 871 reviews
Price from
US$100.41
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, 575 reviews
Price from
US$291.76
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$156.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 943 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