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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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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 comfortable rooms, clean, accommodating staff (they provide packed breakfast if you need to check out before the breakfast begins)

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8.1
Very good
1,180 reviews

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.

The area around the hotel is not too busy so very peaceful

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8
Very good
1,361 reviews
Price from
£75
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.

close to the city. reasonable price and very comfortable!

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8.3
Very good
2,050 reviews

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating especially the housekeeping staff who looked after us after we requested the sofa bed be made up in the suite. The beds were great sizes and very comfortable. The fridges in the room were great for cold drinks.

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8.2
Very good
1,657 reviews
Price from
£29
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.

All the atmosphere. Good Views and good service. I stayed a wonderful night with my husband. Thankyou!

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8.4
Very good
1,541 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Set atop One Place Mall, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 dining options.

Guest enjoy affordable airport transfer to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Hotel

Nice pool...son really enjoyed it..

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8.2
Very good
603 reviews

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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8.5
Very good
177 reviews

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.

Good job to all receptionist that work on 13 September to 14 September. ❤️👏 They are so friendly, soft spoken and love to smile. Moreover, I appreciate the housekeeping also. They asking guest politely and service my extend room very well. ❤️ I really enjoyed my stay here. Thank you so much, guys 👏❤️ @sorryforlatereview @checkinon13septemberto14september

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8.1
Very good
245 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

Decorated with natural colors, every room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries and a shower, while some rooms have a bathub. For your comfort, newspaper is delivered daily and bottled mineral water is provided.

room are exactly like what we re paying. locations is very near to the shopping mall Centrepoint and walking distance to Philippine markets

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8.1
Very good
148 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

Only a few steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hotel Sixty3 offers elegantly decorated, air conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

Every room is fitted with modern furnishings and features a flat-screen satellite TV. For your comfort, an electric kettle is available. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have a separate dining and seating areas.

Booked a family room of 4, was very spacious

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8.7
Fabulous
496 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

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