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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, we really enjoyed our stay! The all inclusive was fantastic with premium restaurants included. "
Australia
Jenny
$154 nightly
The price is $169
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (198 reviews)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
$111 nightly
The price is $123
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines."
United States
Benjamin
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Total with taxes and fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit."
Australia
Shankaran Pillay
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
$133 nightly
The price is $147
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (184 reviews)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
$279 nightly
The price is $305
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"Close to everything"
Canada
Michael
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Fantastic view, warm welcome from staffs, clean room condition"
United States
Youngsoo
$188 nightly
The price is $205
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (995 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
Malaysia
MS ANITA
$96 nightly
The price is $106
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (507 reviews)
"Everything was amazing!!"
Japan
MOE
$290 nightly
The price is $318
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Gayana Marine Resort

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
$399 nightly
The price is $432
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Gaya Island Resort

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views
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