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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 deluxe room was spacious, even the toilet. The bed is probably the most comfiest we have ever experienced in KK. Overall, if you are looking for a mid budget hotel with maximum comfort this is it.

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8.2
Very good
1,259 reviews
Price from
US$60
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. Very good service. Very helpful staff. Nice hotel.

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8
Very good
1,505 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. Fully equipped room. Very clean and very comfortable bed. Nice stay all in all, we are very pleased! Nice view to the airport and surroundings. Good pool also on the roof!

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8.2
Very good
1,860 reviews
Price from
US$52
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. very supportive staffs, neat & clean rooms and center location(near to Airport, surrounded by eateries like MC Donald, KFC, Pizza Hut, very near to all attractions )

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8
Very good
2,212 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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8.5
Very good
1,777 reviews
Price from
US$69
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. excellent breakfast and service

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8.4
Very good
1,927 reviews
Price from
US$53
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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8.3
Very good
1,108 reviews
Price from
US$162
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 rooms are gorgeous, spacious and comfortable. The gardens are fantastic, the whole place is an experience.

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8.7
Fabulous
693 reviews
Price from
US$124
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. Location waa good.. easy to find foods,,just few minutes to shopi g mall, gaya street market n night market

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8.4
Very good
380 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. The room was spacious and pleasant. Clean and tidy.

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

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