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Each room is thoughtfully designed for comfort and style, featuring modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, and elegant en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and premium toiletries. Select rooms boast stunning views of South China Sea or Mount Kinabalu – ideal for waking up to Sabah natural’s beauty. The free airport pickup, massages in house, there’s a 7-11 next door

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8.2
Very good
1,239 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV which includes Chinese channels and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Comfortable bed, easy location

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8
Very good
1,505 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tanjung Aru Beach is 1.5 km from the property. Very close to airport and to the beach, the room was very big and nicely equipped.

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8.2
Very good
1,867 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Located in the Kota Kinabalu city centre, Promenade Service Apartment offers air-conditioned units and is 500 metres from Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Guests enjoy free WiFi in the comfort of their rooms.

Featuring some units with city view and all rooms are non smoking. room that I stay feels like hotel room.

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8.1
Very good
2,267 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms . Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. Location perfect. Friendly and welcoming reception. Very clean, spacious and comfortable room with large windows, of which one small, high, window could be opened. The ocean side rooms have expansive views,and of the sunset too. Pool was large, and great to cool off and relax although there is only space for 2 loungers there are also chairs and tables by the bar. Breakfast was so varied there is something for everyone. Would stay again.

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8.4
Very good
1,795 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.

Every room is equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer mountain or city view. l like the restaurant, the food serve and all the meals. l also like the view from the hotel room, the hotel is clean and down the hotel there are a lot of shops, food court, restaurant, pop up stores and their prices are cheap l also like the staff who are very friendly and punctual the facilities are very good The lobby is large and spacious and have places for people to sit and relax. Please install outlet power charger near the sofa Lobby toilet is clean

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8.4
Very good
1,820 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive. Great location connected to the marina with an Olympic pool and other two giant pools with slides, there is a small beach to snorkel, restaurants have great local food, stunning views, good offers for poolside bar…

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8.4
Very good
1,168 reviews
Price from
US$188
per night

Situated amidst abundant greenery, Sepilok Nature Lodge - Formerly known as Sepilok Nature Resort is a haven for nature lovers. It has a restaurant, and offers complimentary WiFi access in its public areas. The location is right next to the Sepilok Orang Utan rehabilitation center, so couldn't be better if you have come to Borneo to see Orang Utans. The lodge is beautifully constructed from timber and surrounds a pond. There are many large trees and tropical plants throughout the premises. The food at the restaurant was excellent, especially the pizzas.The bedroom was very spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable. Nice tea and coffee provided in the rooms with a kettle. There was also a bathtub in our bathroom.

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8.8
Fabulous
674 reviews
Price from
US$123
per night

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a seating area. The location was superb, just around the corner from Gaya street. Lots of restaurants nearby. Would stay here again. The staff was very helpful.

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8.3
Very good
371 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

A 3 star hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay. Oceania Hotel offers 69 guest room including 1 Suite with all essential amenities for refreshing experience and committed to ensure that every guest’s stay is as comfortable as possible. Perfect Stay. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
467 reviews
Price from
US$75
per night

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