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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
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Kota Kinabalu Hotel & Travel Guide\n
The modern traveler is spoilt for choice when it's time to begin looking for interesting hotels in Kota Kinabalu. Our comprehensive travel guide is where modern travelers can compare 137 places to base yourself within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) radius of central Kota Kinabalu.
Chasing a Travelocity-listed room within strolling distance of the urban core of Kota Kinabalu? YYK 1Borneo Condominium and The Klagan Regency has you covered.
Downtown Kota Kinabalu is an area that is where you can find 13 places to stay making it the part of the city with the largest selection of Kota Kinabalu places to stay. Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu include the Fat Rhino Hostel and 1 City Hotel.
The Sabah State Mosque and the 1 Borneo Hypermall are crowd-pleasing Kota Kinabalu attractions and a number of travelers find it easy to stay close by. The Sabah State Mosque has hotel options nearby, including the The Magellan Sutera Resort and the The Pacific Sutera Hotel. The Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu and also the Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu are near the 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Budget-concious travelers will be delighted to learn that there is a solid selection of lower-priced rooms and apartments in Kota Kinabalu. The Ming Garden Hotel and Residences and the Likas Square Apartment Hotel are another two economical hotels that are worth checking out.
Check out the Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa and the Gayana Eco Resort. The Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa can be found just 6 miles (10 kilometers) from the middle of Kota Kinabalu. The Gayana Eco Resort, can be found 5 miles (7 kilometers) away. Other hotel options in the Kota Kinabalu area include the Gaya Island Resort and the Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa.
After you have enjoyed Kota Kinabalu, why not take the time to discover the varied cultural and natural attractions of the Sabah area. Sabah is well known for its rural landscapes and beaches, and other commonly visited sites are nature museums and open-air markets. Sporty visitors might take part in mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking in the region.
30 miles (52 kilometers) to the east of Kota Kinabalu, you'll reach Kundasang, which is where you can visit Kundasang War Memorial and Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance. The Kinabalu Park and Ayana vacation Resort are a few of the Travelocity-recommended apartment and hotel alternatives in Kundasang. 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the southwest of Kota Kinabalu, you will find Downtown Kota Kinabalu, which is home to the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. The Filipino Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are more frequented places to visit should you visit Downtown Kota Kinabalu.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a practical airport for those flying into Kota Kinabalu. It's located 8 miles (13 kilometers) from the center of town. For modern travelers who plan to find accommodation nearby, enquire about Oceania Hotel or Hotel Yaho.
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