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Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
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Kota Kinabalu featuring markets, a small town or village and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes a small town or village, general coastal views and landscape views

Where to stay in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20  mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Kampong No.6

While Kampong No.6 might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Medan Niaga Satok Market and Jalan India.

Kampong No.6
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$155 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
$103 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$114 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$77 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$85 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good service and area. But the building is a little old and rooms need renovation.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Garden Sentral Hotel

Garden Sentral Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3rd Floor, KB Sentral, Jln Seri Maharaja Kuala Belait Kuala Belait
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuala Belait. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kuala Belait Boat Club ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Enjoy our short stay there and will stay there again in the future. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

Garden Sentral Hotel
La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town .

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

La.mer Butik Hotel
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga Kuching Sarawak
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property.

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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