Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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The Cara Boutique Hotel
H-7-7, Block H, Level 7 Aeropod Commercial Square,Alan Aeropod, Off Jalan Kepayan, (3.7 km to City Center)
Hotel 7 Suria
7Th Floor, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall (1.3 km to City Center)
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
Mile 1.5, Jalan Tuaran Monocolo Boutique Hotel (0.9 km to City Center)

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8.3
Very good
866 Reviews

From

131$/night

The Magellan Sutera Resort

No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard

Enticing guests with a steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath, the 5-star luxury The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu is nearly a 25-minute stroll from IMAGO Shopping Mall. With a location a few moments from Sabah Palace, this Kota Kinabalu resort also features a private art gallery and 2 indoor tennis courts.

The Magellan Kota Kinabalu entices guests to participate in live performances and karaoke provided for their enjoyment. In the surroundings you can practise boating, lawn tennis, and volleyball.

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8.5
Very good
1604 Reviews

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164$/night

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru

The 5-star Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu hotel is merely a 12-minute stroll from Tanjung Aru Beach and offers an infinity pool. Located 2.3 km from a historical site like the memorial park "Double Six Monument", this Kota Kinabalu resort includes a steam room, a sauna, and a foot bath on site.

The Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. At this Kota Kinabalu hotel you can enjoy parasailing, windsurfing, and snorkelling.

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Excellent
625 Reviews

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87$/night

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

18 Jalan Haji Saman

The elegant 5-star Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotel features 205 rooms and comforts such as a restaurant.

Guests can also enjoy snorkelling, diving, and bowling.

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Boutique luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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8
Very good
830 Reviews

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40$/night

Ming Garden Hotel

Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Costal

The modern Ming Garden Hotel Kota Kinabalu has 253 rooms and is located approximately a 20-minute walk from Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront. This 4-star hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a Chinese restaurant, boasting a location just near IMAGO Shopping Mall.

Karaoke and a golf course are also featured at this property. Ming Garden Hotel provides such sport activities as ping pong and billiard.

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8.8
Excellent
1401 Reviews

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42$/night

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Pantai Dalit, Tuaran

Located only 7 minutes' walk from Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club, the 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu hotel includes a sunbathing terrace, playground, and spa services. Guests can take a walk along the river, a mere 1.1 km away, while staying at the resort, which also boasts a swimming pool on site.

A treatment room and a foot bath are available as well. Other activities include rock climbing, basketball, and table tennis.

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8.4
Very good
913 Reviews

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39$/night

Hotel 7 Suria

7Th Floor, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Offering a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Hotel 7 Suria Kota Kinabalu is 18 minutes' walk from I Love KK. Located a short way from Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront, this comfortable hotel features 106 rooms with views of the sea.

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8.1
Very good
693 Reviews

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115$/night

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulavard

Offering a private location merely 1.5 km from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, the 5-star The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu includes 27 holes of golf and a 27-hole golf course. Located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, the hotel offers 786 rooms along with 3 outdoor swimming pools.

A fitness centre and playground are available at no extra cost for guests. The Pacific features a nightclub, water slides, and a shared lounge, along with a sauna and a foot bath. You can also enjoy boating, bowling, and volleyball at this Kota Kinabalu hotel.

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8.5
Very good
1132 Reviews

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76$/night

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned rooms within a 600-metre distance of Warisan Square. The hotel offers free private parking on site and an outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy a nightclub and a shared lounge, as well as a steam room and a sauna on-site.

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7.7
Very good
500 Reviews

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27$/night

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing

Located around 5 minutes on foot from All Saints Cathedral, the perfect 4-star Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool with a paved poolside deck. The smoke-free hotel lies in a business area, 2.4 km from such cultural sights as Sabah Art Gallery.

At Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu, guests can take part in fitness classes offered at a fitness centre.

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7.6
Very good
114 Reviews

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105$/night

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Off Jalan Sepanggar Bay

Offering a private location 3.6 km from Pulau Udar Kecil, the luxury Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Kota Kinabalu has a private art gallery and 18 holes of golf. Featuring water slides and playground, this 4-star resort has spacious rooms with village views.

Guests can enjoy 3 outdoor swimming pools, along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. Outdoor recreation is abundant in the area, including lawn tennis, cycling, and billiard.

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8.6
Excellent
1696 Reviews

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71$/night

Horizon Hotel

Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084

The 4-star Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located just 0.9 km from Sabah State Mosque and offers a fitness centre and a sauna for free. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Kota Kinabalu hotel is in the immediate vicinity of Sunday Market.

Keeping fit at the Horizon is convenient thanks to a fitness studio that offers fitness classes.

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8.8
Excellent
1386 Reviews

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38$/night

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg

No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre By Ihg includes 249 rooms and is a 20-minute walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. This inn features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and a parking garage on site.

The hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre. A 24-hour business centre with conference facilities and a xerox are available for those travelling for business.

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8.4
Very good
549 Reviews

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107$/night

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

Located nearly a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, the 5-star family Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel gives quick access to various city sites. Boasting a location a short way from Handicraft Market, the elegant hotel includes 331 rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel also offers a sundeck and a golf course for guests to enjoy their stay. This accommodation features snorkelling, boating, and hiking for sport lovers.

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8.9
Excellent
707 Reviews

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83$/night

The Luma Hotel, A Member Of Design Hotels

Lot 2-5, Block A

Located around 25 minutes' walk from Central Wet Market, the 4-star smoke-free The Luma Hotel, A Member Of Design Hotels Kota Kinabalu offers a meeting room for those arriving on business. Boasting a location in the vicinity of IMAGO Shopping Mall, the comfortable hotel features 115 rooms as well as a convenience shop and a restaurant.

At this Kota Kinabalu hotel, guests can enjoy fitness classes in a fitness centre.

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8.9
Excellent
328 Reviews

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141$/night

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

Pulau Manukan Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Providing 40 rooms, the 4-star Sutera Sanctuary At Manukan Island Kota Kinabalu hotel is steps away from Pulau Manukan. Situated nearly a 5-minute drive from Manukan Island, this Kota Kinabalu resort features an à la carte restaurant serving local cuisine.

Sutera Sanctuary At Manukan Island hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Those who want to get in shape, can practise snorkelling and hiking.

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8.4
Very good
267 Reviews

From

34$/night

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

No. 1, Jalan Tangki, Karamunsing

The 4-star The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies nearly a 25-minute walk from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre, and features a restaurant. The hotel provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.

You will enjoy a swimming pool, a fitness centre as well as a steam room and a sauna.

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Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

If you're searching for the best luxury hotel, there are 6 deals in Kota Kinabalu Pantai Tanjung Aru district. One of the best highly-rated hotels is Gayana Marine Resort {rating: 9.0/10}, set a 5-minute walk from Marine Ecology Research Centre. This 5-star venue offers 24-hour front desk assistance, a swimming pool, room service on site.

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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 88992

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