Book Kid-Friendly Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu from $78

Name: Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Rating: 7.4

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Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Kid Friendly Hotels

Grandis Hotel

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$95 nightly

$106 total

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and perks like free WiFi. There's a poolside bar on site, and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (894 reviews)

Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$125 nightly

$138 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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This smoke-free resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Take the beach shuttle and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterslide, playground, game room

Travelers say...

Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$76 nightly

$84 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Families will appreciate the children's pool, kid-friendly dining, and babysitting. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, close to beach, cribs

Travelers say...

The room was spotless with staff courteous. This is my 2nd time there and my wife and I intend to make it an annual trip.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah

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$88 nightly

$98 total

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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This luxury resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Bring the family and enjoy the children's club, children's pool, and waterslide. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...

Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing Kota Kinabalu Sabah

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...

8/10 Very Good! (424 reviews)

Shops nearby

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

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Horizon Hotel

Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084 Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$69 nightly

$78 total

Nov 28 - Nov 29

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This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public ...

8/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)

We love this hotel, one thing- they need to make sure the leafy vegetables salad is really checked and cleaned. We found a little slimy creepy crawler on the leafy green lettuce.. sad , we bit it was just oversight but … it kills our appetite..

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

No. 1 Jalan Tangki Kota Kinabalu Sabah

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

7.8/10 Good! (329 reviews)

Best hotel to start the year 2024! The service was great. The staff were super polite and friendly. The room was vast and I added with a rollaway bed without any issues - still very spacious. There’s free breakfast too. Near shopping complex just this one focused more on electronic products. Not ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2024

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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal Kota Kinabalu Sabah

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

7.4/10 Good! (782 reviews)

The Ming Garden is located very near many things. The staff were friendly and helpful. The value for the money spent was excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

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Hotels With Pools in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$82 nightly

$91 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (974 reviews)

Hotels with Childcare in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$76 nightly

$84 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Kid-Friendly Hotels

It’s not a family vacation if you can’t bring the entire clan with you, is it? Next time you have a few days off from work, plan a family-friendly getaway. Set off on an adventure the entire family will love, and book your stay at one of the kid-friendly hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Your little ones are the most important thing in your life, so make sure they enjoy your accommodation as much as you do. From a kids-only room service menu (macaroni and cheese, anyone?) to special perks like in-room video game consoles, these lodgings provide a little something extra for the smaller members of your crew. The best family-friendly hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu may even offer playgrounds and other activities to keep the kiddos busy. What’s more, some hotels provide a babysitting service so you can get a few hours to yourself!

Whether you’re traveling with one small child or hauling around your entire extended family, Travelocity is here to help. Let us hook you up with hotels for kids in Downtown Kota Kinabalu that will keep your youngsters happy without breaking the bank. You can save even more when you bundle your flight and hotel together, so what are you waiting for? Grab your family and get ready to explore!