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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 5-star hotels

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1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."
United Kingdom
Kingsley
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Restaurant

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"
Australia
Leila
$90 nightly
The price is $100
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

4. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
$140 nightly
The price is $153
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

5. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
$263 nightly
The price is $285
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

6. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Malaysia
Murray
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
$86 nightly
The price is $96
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

8. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (512 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
$268 nightly
The price is $294
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Gayana Marine Resort
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily

9. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
$147 nightly
The price is $162
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

11. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (190 reviews)
"Hotel was beautifully appointed, it is a little tired in some areas but it battles with high temperatures and blistering sun so to be expected, you could see they were maintaining it well and continually improving it. Rooms were large and well appointed. Air con was effective if a little loud, might be worth investing in some newer machines but like I said they were effective together with the room ceiling fans. Restaurants were excellent, great offering and all staff were so polite and very...
United Kingdom
Rachel
$267 nightly
The price is $293
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

12. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"Could be so much better - this is 3 or 4 start at best - Its missing the finishing touches that enhances guest experience - eg 1 hour for bags to be brought to room, food over priced and average - room aircon is not up to standard, not enough power outlets - in reality only one for guest use in the room, for the money there is better , far better"
Hong Kong SAR China
Simon
$363 nightly
The price is $395
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Gaya Island Resort
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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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.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel location is fantastic. We had a sea facing room and had a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains in the background, as well as fishing boats. The gym is also well equipped - multiple stationary bikes, treadmills, exercise machines. The only down side is that there is a strong odor of cigarettes in there all the time. May be due to bad air circulation in that room. There is also a nice outdoor pool. The breakfast buffet was very good, with lots of local and western choices. Hotel staff are wonderful, very helpful, polite and customer focused."
Merkna 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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