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Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
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Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes

Where to stay in Borneo

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(7 area reviews)

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

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

5/5(1 area review)

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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Melabau

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melabau and surrounding area, you can visit The Mall and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.

Melabau
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,975 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
P10,975
P13,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"I have traveled the world many times. Over 1,000,000 miles in the air last I checked. I have stayed in slums and I have stayed in resorts. This is the best place I have stayed by far and for a great price. The food was great, staff was very friendly and attentive, all spoke English pretty well. The ..."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,625 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
P4,625
P5,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic Hotel in KK! Staff were friendly, engaging and helpful. The front desk staff helped us organize a couple of great tours and transportation. The breakfast is a must, sooo good! The pool area is gorgeous and bar staff is attentive and funny. Location is convenient for waterfront, markets, ..."

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P5,140 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
P5,140
P5,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Le Meridien Kota 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.
The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living
The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living
3.5 out of 5
No. 7 Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Balikpapan. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Plaza Balikpapan and ...
4/10 (1 review)
Not quite as advertised
"Rooms and hotel in general is in need of maintenance. TV reception is poor, meaning the picture is crap. Housekeeping isn't done regularly as per advertisement. When housekeeping is done, they often forget to leave new towels, toilet paper etc."

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Hello Kitty Signature Suite
3.5 out of 5
Sri Utama Condominium, IJM, Sandakan
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Sandakan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Kampong Buli Sim Sim and Chinese Cemetery ...
5.4/10 (3 reviews)
房間可以 主人懶散
"裝修很符合Hello Kitty 的氛圍,女兒進去就發出一聲驚呼,但廚房水龍頭搖晃,睡覺翻身床板便嘎吱作響。共三房雙衛,還有一個停車位。訂房時附帶早餐,這是最大的騙局,只有幾包咖啡粉,其他什麼都沒有。入住交接鑰匙後,便人影全無,如果這種態度經營民宿的話,還是免了吧!"

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2019

Hello Kitty Signature Suite
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
3.5 out of 5
Jalan Sembilan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), Netflix, and hydromassage showerheads. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
"nice place"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
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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