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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
No. 20, Jalan Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$179 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$194 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
This luxury resort features a private beach, free water park access, and a full-service spa. Spend a day at the beach snorkeling, or relax with sun loungers ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Excellent hotel service!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$128 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$140 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
This resort features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers. Enjoy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fabulous hotel. Everything was top notch nothing was too much trouble for the staff.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$96 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Nice clean room. Very helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Gaya Island Resort
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (448 reviews)
We were a group of nature lovers who were using this as a three night stay to get used to the temperature and time change upon arrival in Borneo. Loved the grounds and snorkeling right from the beach. Fantastic nature center staffed by several biologists. The food options were a bit pricey but we ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$124 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$137 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Total with taxes and fees
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)
Everything good and tidy
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
Gayana Marine Resort
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah
$212 nightly
The price is $233 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$233 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, a marina, and 2 restaurants. Families will appreciate the children's pool, onsite laundry facilities, and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (504 reviews)
The resort staff services were perfect! From from desk to cleaners to security to waiters etc. were all very good. The facilities were a bit old. Inhouse Wifi connection was poor. Only 1 restaurant for you throughout your stay. But the food were delicious! There is no way to walk out of the resort ...
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$89 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$99 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
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)
Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay Kota Kinabalu Sabah
This smoke-free hotel features a private beach, a golf course, and a full-service spa. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with beach umbrellas. Bring ...
7.6/10 Good! (780 reviews)
Stayed at the Nexus for 2 weeks. Room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Amazing view from our balcony, overlooking a glorious beach. Didnt use the golf course but it looked well maintained and set out. Used alot of the amenities without issue. Staff are so polite and very attentive. ...
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025
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More 4 star hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Level 7, The Loft B, Imago Shopping Mall, Lift Entrance at Loft B Lobby, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$74 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
5 star hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
$110 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$122 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
Kota Kinabalu Luxury Hotels
Do you want to stay at an elegant 5 star hotel for your next getaway? Do you want to be pampered like royalty? When you're ready, the Kota Kinabalu luxury hotels are the plush oasis you’ve been looking for.
Choose from the best luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Deluxe amenities await you upon check-in—perks like a heated pool, luxurious spa, and 24-hour reception service will cater to your every need, no matter the hour. If you’re tired from the day’s activities and don’t feel like wandering around to look for a meal, sit down to dinner at one of the high-end restaurants on property or contact room service for a sophisticated dining experience in the comfort of your own suite. Getting to and from the airport will be an easy task as well because most of these fancy hotels offer a free shuttle service for easy transportation.
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Kota Kinabalu hotels essential information
Accommodation | 676 hotels |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $74 |
Highest Price | $233 |
Popular hotels | The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island Resort, The Magellan Sutera Resort, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Gayana Marine Resort |
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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