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1. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
$106 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
$91 nightly
The price is $101
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

3. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

4. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (358 reviews)
"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."
United States
Renee
$56 nightly
The price is $58
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

5. 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
$138 nightly
The price is $154
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Magellan Sutera Resort

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
$93 nightly
The price is $103
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

7. Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
3.5 star property
Karambunai
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (185 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Definitely will come here again"
Malaysia
Debra
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

8. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 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
$202 nightly
The price is $219
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

9. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort. The island is truly beautiful — surrounded by lush nature, crystal-clear water and stunning views. It feels like a peaceful little paradise, perfect for relaxing and escaping from the busy world. The villas are beautiful and spacious, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service throughout our stay was excellent. We especially loved the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful beach and the opportunity to enjoy nature...
United Kingdom
Lesya
$268 nightly
The price is $295
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

10. 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)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
$102 nightly
The price is $113
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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