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2025 Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide: Weather, Transportation, Popular Attractions, and Everything You Need (Updated 2025 2)
About Kota Kinabalu
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Top2·Hotels
Popular Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Top 19 Best Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu
Top10·Restaurants
Top 10 Local Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Family Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Night Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
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Top 12 Light Bites in Kota Kinabalu
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Top 9 Scenic Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Top 5 Water Fun Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Top7·Restaurants
Top 7 Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Kota Kinabalu
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Popular Cultural Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Top 14 Bars in Kota Kinabalu
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Things to do in Kota Kinabalu
What to Do
Looking for things to do in Kota Kinabalu? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tanjung Aru Beach
4.8
/5
1,435 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Mengalum Island
4.7
/5
209 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
400 Reviews
Manukan Island
4.6
/5
119 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Gaya Street
4.5
/5
226 Reviews
Mari Mari Cultural Village
4.5
/5
45 Reviews
Mamutik Island
4.6
/5
54 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
4.6
/5
124 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Kota Kinabalu City Centre 0 km
4.7
/5
26 Reviews
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
Filipino Market
4.5
/5
41 Reviews
Handicraft Market
4.6
/5
10 Reviews
Where to Stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Kota Kinabalu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4.4
/5
186 Reviews
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,473 Reviews
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.2
/5
464 Reviews
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Avenue
4.1
/5
41 Reviews
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
538 Reviews
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.2
/5
57 Reviews
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
1,010 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
4.3
/5
1,114 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,233 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
972 Reviews
The Magellan Sutera Resort
4.1
/5
1,093 Reviews
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
2,019 Reviews
What to Eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kota Kinabalu dishes and foodie spots.
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Seng Hing Coffee Shop
4.7
/5
13 Reviews
Avg. GBP2/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar
4.4
/5
31 Reviews
Avg. GBP24/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Sky Blu Bar
4.7
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. GBP16/person
"Bars/Bistros"
"View"
Yee Fung Laksa
4.6
/5
220 Reviews
Avg. GBP3/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Ferdinand's
4.2
/5
8 Reviews
Avg. GBP33/person
"Western-style"
"View"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
4.0
/5
4 Reviews
Avg. GBP12/person
"Japanese"
Little Italy @ Capital
4.7
/5
49 Reviews
Avg. GBP10/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.5
/5
143 Reviews
Avg. GBP5/person
"Southeast Asian"
Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
4.6
/5
146 Reviews
Avg. GBP4/person
"Asian Cuisine"
Fook Yuen Gaya Street
4.6
/5
111 Reviews
Avg. GBP2/person
"Southeast Asian"
Restoran Jeti
4.5
/5
27 Reviews
Avg. GBP25/person
"Seafood"
Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
4.7
/5
109 Reviews
Avg. GBP18/person
"Asian Cuisine"
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Best of Kota Kinabalu
Top 5 Premium Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
4.7
/5
1,010 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
4.3
/5
1,114 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
4.5
/5
1,233 Reviews
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
4.4
/5
627 Reviews
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
4.5
/5
972 Reviews
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Sapi Island
4.7
/5
92 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Mantanani Islands
4.7
/5
316 Reviews
"Diving"
"Beaches and shores"
Ladang Tenusu Desa Cattle
4.7
/5
56 Reviews
"Farms and pastures"
Kawa-kawa River Cruise
4.7
/5
177 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
Kinabalu GeoPark
4.7
/5
126 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Natural scenery"
Paraglider
4.7
/5
10 Reviews
"Paragliding"
Mount Kinabalu
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
"Mountain climbing"
Gaya Island
4.5
/5
43 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Tawau Hills Park
4.6
/5
16 Reviews
"Natural scenery"
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Specialty exhibition halls
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Leisure activities
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Spa/massage
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Farms and pastures
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Camping · Campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Cycling
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Mountain climbing
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Water sports
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Parks
Popular Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
Poring Hot Springs
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Weston Wetland Park
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Mari Jari SpaStay
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Manukan Island
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Taman Awam Teluk Likas Fasa II
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1 Borneo Tower B Condominium
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Sabah State Library Headquarters
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Kg Pengadawan Kiulu.
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Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House
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Likas Complex Area
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Surau Islah Kg Labou
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St. Simon Catholic Church
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Green Connection
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Mitu
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Lintasan Deasoka
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Borneo Marine Research Institute
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Royal Malaysian Customs Sabah
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Kiong Sing (Sabah) Sdn Bhd
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Surau Kampung Tobur
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Pulau Mamutik
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North Borneo Cruises
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Shalom Reflexology
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My Bowl
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Helen Beauty Reflexology (Spa)
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Taman Public Jaya Phase 1
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Iman Graphic
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The Church of God in Kota Kinabalu Hall 1
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Borneo Sea Walking
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i-Skill Dynamics Sdn Bhd
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Likas Bay
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Popular Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
Seng Hing Coffee Shop
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Ferdinand's
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Sky Blu Bar
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Yee Fung Laksa
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Restoran Jeti
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Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant
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Welcome Seafood Restaurant
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Kah Hiong Ngiu Chap
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Fook Yuen Gaya Street
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Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
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Diner
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Yu Kee Bak Kut Teh
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Little Italy @ Capital
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Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
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Cafe TATU at Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa - Kota Kinabalu
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Peppermint The Vietnamese Restaurant
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Shang Palace
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Alu-Alu Kitchen
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GRAZIE Restaurant
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Kohinoor North Indian Restaurant
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Beyond Veggie
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Nook Cafe
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Sri Tanjung Seafood Restaurant
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Restoran Sri Melaka
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Wiya Chicken Rice
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5 Star Hainanese Chicken Rice & BBQ Pork
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Mari Mari Cultural Village & Kawa Mangrove Day Tour with Lunch, High Tea, Buffet Dinner & Fireflies
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Dreamers Island One-Day Tour
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Sabah Kawa Mangrove & Fireflies River Cruise with Hi-Tea & Dinner - Share Tour Option
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Mari Mari Cultural Village One-Day Tour in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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[Three Islands] Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Manukan & Mamutik Island & Sapi Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket
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Malaysia Sabah + Mount Kinabalu + Mount Kinabalu National Park one-day tour
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Kawa Kawa River Cruise & Fireflies One Day Tour (with Hi-Tea & Buffet Dinner + Floating Mosque) Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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Mantanani Island & Kawa Nanamun River Cruise Shared Tour With Lunch & Snorkelling
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Kinabalu Park & Poring Hotspring (First World's Heritage)
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[Single Island] Sutera Harbour Marina Jetty - Manukan Island Round-Trip Ferry Ticket | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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