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Top Kota Kinabalu Beach Resorts & Hotels
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, beach bars, massages on beach
"The quality of service was not as expected for such a 5 star hotel."
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Gaya Island Resort
Travelers like: on the beach, beach bars, outdoor pool
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means ..."
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, massages on beach, beach umbrellas
"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed ..."
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Travelers like: on the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, kids pool
"Overpriced for the price. Not the 5* rating it’s listed as. Hotel is tired and needs a refresh. We were in a king ocean view room and it completely needed a renovation. Advertise a shuttle but it’s so limited in reality it’s pointless and easier to take a taxi. Long queue for breakfast buffet."
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool
"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 ..."
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Travelers like: on the beach, beach bars, massages on beach, beach umbrellas
"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Top Beach Hotels where Kids Stay FREE
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Beach Condos in Kota Kinabalu
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Beach Villas in Kota Kinabalu
Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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Recent Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
The Magellan Sutera Resort
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"