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The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
The Aru Hotel at Aru SuitesThe Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu 29.9% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall and 6 minutes from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 2000 square feet (186 square meters), including conference space. Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 45-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

RRomany :-) 2024.12.22
The hotel front staff is friendly and helpful. The location of the hotel is good. The sunset view from the rooftop is so beautiful. In addition, I had a great time with my child because I could see the take-off scene of the aircraft up close. There are many useful stores such as restaurants and marts near the hotel, so it is convenient. It is very close to the airport, so it is convenient. If you pay for the deposit with your card at check-in, it cannot be canceled immediately at check-out, and it is a pity that it takes about two weeks. Most hotels cancel the card approval right away at check-out. I'm waiting for the deposit I paid with my credit card to be canceled properly.
Excellent
212 reviews
4.4/5
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£37
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluShangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu 29.9% of visitors choose this area
Recently classified as an ASEAN Green Hotel, the picturesque Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a serene retreat that is tucked away in its own tranquil corner. , you'll be a 5-minute drive from Sabah State Mosque and 6 minutes from Imago Shopping Mall. This 5-star resort is 3.8 mi (6 km) from Anjung Samudera and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle. Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe' TATU, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This resort has 7190 square feet (668 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 498 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

AAgnes Eo 2025.01.03
Thank you the reception staff Mr Aiman for excellent service and excellent attitude and communication skills, he assisted with his best and we felt great and comfortable with his service , this is totally the highlight of my trip stayed with Shangri la ! Pls kindly convey to Mr Aiman , and keep up with his good work 👍🙏
Excellent
1632 reviews
4.5/5
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota KinabaluLe Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 69.8% of visitors choose this area
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Handicraft Market and KK Plaza. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Centre Point and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Enjoy international cuisine at Latest Recipe, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Asian and Western breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 4962 square feet (461 square meters), including a conference center. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 412 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

MMonitaD 2025.01.27
I booked the city view room, but at the end got a corner room with a view of city, sea and sunset! 🌆 Couldn’t even dreamed about better room😇 Room itself is very spacious, bed is huge and very comfortable. I booked without breakfast so can’t not say anything about it. But the hotel is really worth the money. Little downside is there a big night club in front of the hotel and even with good sound isolations you can hear some music beats But it’s mostly on weekends
Excellent
1344 reviews
4.5/5
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota KinabaluCitadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 69.8% of visitors choose this area
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu accommodates 396 modern and stylish serviced apartments in Kota Kinabalu thoughtfully curated to meet the individual needs of each guest From the Studio Premier to the spacious One Bedroom Premier these elegantly designed apartments exude a sense of sophistication This is service residence or hotel has implemented the Ascott Cares 7 commitments to wellness cleanliness and sustainability Visit www.discoverasr.com/en/wellness to find out more

HHamsir 2025.02.13
excellent experience, the staffs very nice and friendly.they offered me to upgrade to bigger size room but I refuse bcoz of my child and my wife already exhausted and we can't wait for another 1 hour for upgraded room. The room was awesome and clean, this is new hotel and the surrounding was marvelous. Nice sea view. Easy to access to pasar Tanjung Kinabalu and malls such as suria Sabah and centre point sabah
Very Good
360 reviews
4.2/5
Price from
£51
per night
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota KinabaluHyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 69.8% of visitors choose this area
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Southeast Asia, offering intrepid explorers the ideal launchpad into Sabah and its abundant natural beauty and indigenous cultures with its prime location in the coastal city’s downtown area. Crowned with a double-edged infinity rooftop swimming pool, a duplex dining destination ON22 restaurant and ON23 Sky Bar with stunning sunset views, and a 24-hour fitness centre, the hotel features spacious guestrooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony overlooking the bustling city or lush green hills. Connecting guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is within walking distance to shopping malls, local cafes, entertainment and the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal from which guests can embark on island-hopping adventures. The Sabah International Convention Centre and Likas Sports Complex are a five-minute drive from the hotel, while the Kota Kinabalu international Airport is within a 15-minute drive.

BBaddieJenJen 2025.03.08
Despite the gloomy weather my friends and I had an enjoyable stay. Highlight is the 23F bar, good food and cocktails are super delicious. Highly recommend anything based with rice wine and plum. Love the staffs, very friendly and responsive. Even after last order they managed to make an exception and made my fav cocktail haus bah. The service will definitely be one of the reasons for my future comeback stay here.
Outstanding
1139 reviews
4.7/5
Price from
£71
per night
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan IslandSutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu
When you stay at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island in Manukan Island, you'll be on the beach and 4 minutes by foot from Pantai Pulau Mamutik. This beach resort is within close proximity of Mamutik Island and Sapi Island. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the resort's restaurant, Perahu Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle. Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

BBenjamin Sch. 2024.10.02
The location was great and the staff super friendly. A part of the beach was reserved for hotel guests and was not overcrowded. The team was trying its best to pick up all plastic in the morning from the beach but unfortunately during the day more was coming. People should take more care themselves. You can go snorkeling at the beach but to arrive the corals you need to wait for the tide and have to be a good swimmer. Then it’s beautiful out there. The breakfast was great and a good combination between buffet and menu. Overall we can recommend it for 2 nights. Don’t forget your mosquito repellent and bites relief. We saw several Gerrys;) - beautiful creatures.
Excellent
143 reviews
4.3/5
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£85
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Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance
Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical EleganceSeaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 69.8% of visitors choose this area
At Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the apartment to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the apartment's convenient transportation services booking. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping.Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber.A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience.A few accommodations in Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance incorporate separate living room and balcony or terrace into their architectural arrangement. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain rooms, the apartment offers visitors access to a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. In the apartment, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. At Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment.At Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

FFatyNur 2024.10.22
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️first, We have to contact the owner 48h prior to check-in. Deposit rm400 before check in. Nice and cozy studio… beautiful and clean modern studio.. nice view to the ocean, and below is psar besar KK.. got many eateries below and nearby the room, got numerous choice too. Imago mall by walking distance. Nice pool. Nice ambiance. Unfortunately, we coming on rainy season, and failed to capture the sunset view as its cloudy. 🥹 Good customer service, reply any msg in short time. Just got to take the access card given by staff and key in the password at the secured door. Nice experience tho Once we entered the house, smells good, the staff already open the light, and aircond, plays nice and cozy music on utube.. got microwave and washer and dryer too… easy to use.. niceee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I booked for my husband birthday vacation♥️ Got fan and fridge, water heater, iron and board, hair dryer, sabah tea and le minerale.. provided clothes hanger and suspension, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner..… Got Sweet token from the owner🥰 The shore got multiple other luxury choice of room to rent, but i choose Seaview Bliss as suitable for me as a couple and as the memorable gift for my beloved ones. And it got way better and cozy modern ID.. the real view is the same as the picture provided🤭 It worth every penny⭐️mybe a bit pricey 🥲 but yeah, tq Seaview bliss team⭐️
Outstanding
22 reviews
4.7/5
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The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota KinabaluThe Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 69.8% of visitors choose this area
This high-end boutique homestay is impeccably clean and maintains the highest hygiene standards, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free stay. The spacious and bright rooms offer stunning sea views that are simply breathtaking and instantly refreshing. Located in the city center, the homestay is easily accessible by taxi, making travel a breeze. The host is warm and considerate, speaks Chinese, and provides thoughtful amenities such as massage chairs, filtered water machines, and hot and cold water. The homestay also offers complimentary snacks, including soda, juice, milk cartons, instant noodles, coffee, and tea. Every detail is designed to make your stay comfortable and delightful. It’s truly the perfect choice for your trip! The property provides electric kettle and water bottles, which guests are not allowed to take away. Breakfast will be served at Moginum Restobar on Jalan Gaya. (Note: The restaurant is not located in the building or apartments, it is about a 7-minute walk away.)

GGuest User 2025.02.20
Environment: The location is very convenient. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the pier or the shopping mall. It is close to the seaside, the scenery is very good, and the sunset is very beautiful when the weather is good. Facilities: All you need is there! And all the facilities are very new and very easy to use. Especially the direct-operated water machine, which can not only filter and heat but also cool. Who knows when you come back to a mouthful of ice water when the weather is hot! The massage chair can also relax the family who has been walking for a day. Hygiene: The whole house is very new, and the landlord has very high requirements for the cleaning of the whole house. It is so clean that you can walk around the whole house barefoot. We, who are all clean freaks, can't find any faults. Service: Focus! Focus! Focus! The landlord speaks Chinese! Easy to communicate and super enthusiastic. I contacted him by email in advance. Because of the flight, there was a long time before check-in, and I took the elderly at home to celebrate the New Year together. It was inconvenient to walk outside with three large suitcases. After learning about my situation, the landlord helped us arrange the suitcases to be stored in the hotel room in advance, which helped me solve the urgent problem. The landlord also sent us a lot of good places to eat and play. If you are confused, you can ask him on WeChat, and he can almost always give you the best solution. I would like to call him a know-it-all landlord in Kota Kinabalu! Next time I have the opportunity to travel to Kota Kinabalu, I will definitely stay here again.
Perfect
36 reviews
4.9/5
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£76
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Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH HotelGaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu
Within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu rests along the coast of Malohom Bay, a natural sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. The resort's architecture respects Sabahan elements; its 120 villas and two-bedroom suite use local materials and blend harmoniously with the natural environment while villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance.Yet this is more than just a beautiful beachfront resort in stunning surroundings; with its PURE activities, this is a place for the curious to actively engage or peacefully absorb all Borneo has to offer. Seamlessly integrated within the mangroves is Spa Village, offering a rich tapestry of spa programs that reflect the ancient healing practices of the region while restoring balance to alleviate modern stresses. Dining is a burst of freshness and flavor; exquisite, sensory and sublime. Discoveries, authentic experiences and a sense of intimacy with the natural world all prevail across the land and seascape of this resort, with its youthful vibe and sun-dappled moments, offering travelers and families an escape that is distinctively Borneo. Gaya Island Resort is committed to ecologically-sustainable practices to minimize the carbon footprint within its environment. Therefore, the resort is a walking resort and only minimal motorized vehicles are used for operational purposes.

GGuest User 2024.07.09
The resort is beautifully located. You get there only by the hotels boat service that charges around 30€ per person for every round trip (5-10min one way). That boat only departs/arrives every 2 hours. There is a beautiful reef in front of the hotel however the waters in front of the hotel as well as at the private beach are full of plastics and I’ve never seen anyone collecting some. This place could be much more beautiful without that. Food was very basic at a rather high price. If you compare it to KK restaurants the prices are ridiculous. But because of the boat service’s price you don’t really have the choice to go to the city to get good and reliable food. All staff were really nice eventhough not always well trained. Overall we had an average stay. Nothing extraordinarily positive but not too bad on the other hand. Therefore the prices for everything from accommodation to food to activities (almost everything charges extra) has been way too high in our opinion.
Very Good
191 reviews
4.2/5
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Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa
Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & SpaSutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu
Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & SPA is located in Pulau Mantanani Besar. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A ferry terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

VVirginia 2023.08.03
Fabulous resort with excellent water quality and beach. Plenty of personal space. Boat transfer extremely disorganised - changed multiple times via email and it was still wrong plus delayed. Definitely stay for more than 1 night, as you only arrive at the island around 4pm, and need to check out around noon with boat departing by 1pm Some of the paid activities weren’t available, which was a shame. Prices for paid activities very reasonable.
Very Good
188 reviews
4.1/5
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£100
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.7/5
1139 review

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Delicious breakfast""Convenient for shopping"
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.3/5
1200 review

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Great swimming pool""Great sea view"
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5
1344 review

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Delicious breakfast""Great sea view"
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5
669 review

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Delicious breakfast""Convenient location"
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.5/5
1088 review

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Great sea view""Delicious breakfast"
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