Kota Kinabalu hotels, resorts and guesthouses
The Pacific Sutera is a luxury resort on the beach
There are plenty of fantastic value Kota Kinabalu hotels for all tastes, from city centre offerings catering to the business crowds to ramshackle backpacker hostels with free internet and cheap dorm beds. There are also a range of Kota Kinabalu resorts by the coast which boast stretches of private beach plus a host of leisure facilities including watersports centres, spas and championship golf courses.
Recommended Kota Kinabalu hotels
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Sitated just 30kms from downtown and the international airport, this luxurious Kota Kinabalu resort is set within a beautiful natural landscape. There is an on site golf course, gym, kids club, jacuzzi, spa, outdoor pool plus a private beach, and all manner of sports and leisure facilities. Rooms from US$160, KG Karambunai, Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Menggatal, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu...More details and booking
The Pacific Sutera
Commonly regarded as one of the finest residences in the city, the Pacific Sutera screams elegance with its grand entrance lobby and panoramic views of the ocean. There are 500 immaculate rooms and suites with top draw service and facilities.
The Graham Marsh-designed 27-hole championship golf courses and 104-berth yachting marina are understandable popular, with a great restaurants, bar and spa as well. Rooms from US30. 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 88100…More details and booking
Gaya Center Hotel
This prominent landmark hotel on the city’s waterfront of prides itself one being in the centre of the action. Next to two of the city's most popular shopping malls, Wisma Merdeka and Suria Sabah, the clientele is a mix of business travelers and tourists. Rooms from US$40. Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu 88843...More details and booking
Shangri-la Rasa Ria Resort
This luxurious Kota Kinabalu hotel is situated on Pantai Dalit Beach, just 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The resort is also merely 35 minutes from the major tourist attractions and the shopping and entertainment districts. Rooms are generously appointed and the complex has a full complement of sports and leisure facilities. Rooms from US$185. Pantai Dalit Beach, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu...More details and booking
Imperial International Hotel
Situated in the centre of downtown Kota Kinabalu, this modern boutique hotel prides itself for being in harmony with nature. Guests enjoy unfettered access to a range of amazing sites including natural recreation areas, multicultural attractions and historic locations. Rooms from US$55. D-G-28 Block D Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu...More details and booking
Marina Court Resort Condo
This Kota Kinabalu serviced apartment building offers resort-style comfort slap bang in the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Situated close to the city's major entertainment, business, shopping and dining spots, units come in fully furnished three-bedroom type with modern conveniences such as kitchenette, living and dining areas. Suites from US$100. 1st Floor, Block C, Marina Court Resort Condo, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu...More details and booking
