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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Boasting a balcony with city views, a fitness centre and an indoor pool, Ber-Santai at Marina Court can be found in Kota Kinabalu, close to Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Facilities is nice and affordable

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 4.3 km from the guest house, while North Borneo Railway is 5.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from Bulan Guesthouse Imago.

COZY.. FITS MY 5 CHILDREN ALTHOUGH IT'S JUST A STUDIO APARTMENT AND EASY TO GO FOR SHOPPING AND SWIMMING

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9
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£30
per night

Set 3.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.9 km from North Borneo Railway, Sembulan @ Ning Guesthouse 宁舒民宿 features accommodation situated in Kota Kinabalu. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Strategic location. Easy to find the pin location.

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9.1
Superb
91 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the inn also offer a city view. At The Seraya Hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

The smell as i walk into the hotel room is very nice & cold !

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8.3
Very good
988 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

A minimarket is available at the guest house.

Clean and cheap. 6 of us, RM22 per head. hard to believe, water pressure and aircon is great

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8.7
Fabulous
141 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

The host is very friendly and helpful, she replace the hair dryer the next day after I reported it is not working.

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8.7
Fabulous
67 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

The spacious guest house features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house.

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7.3
Good
3 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

OYO Home 90723 Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.2 km from Likas City Mosque. The 2-star guest house is 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Filipino Market Sabah is 300 metres away.

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4
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Popular points of interest near the guest house include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from Api-Api GuestHouse.

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7.2
Good
15 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Situated in Tanjung Aru, Hin Loi Guesthouse offers simple yet comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property. It features free parking space on site and provides daily housekeeping service.

Near the famous beach,it’s more easy to get there;and it’s very comfortable for tourists

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7.9
Good
78 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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Guest houses that travellers love in Kota Kinabalu

  • Avg. price/night: £51.44
    10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Satisfied! Great View (Sea & Garden), Great Location, Great Accomodation and Great Host too! ☺️ The place is really well taken of by the host and very clean space. The host is very friendly and understanding too on our check in/out timing. Totally RECOMMENDED to stay in this homestay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Would love to bring my family for holiday stay in this homestay again one day!
    Erika
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £49.14
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 106 reviews
    - The great location and the great host (thanks Jessica)
    Aina JR
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £39.12
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 56 reviews
    perfect location, a few minutes walk from Gaya street. very quiet and peaceful location with an excellent view. very near the tourism center and the malls. everything else is a cheap grab taxi away. The pool is great. there is a kitchen so you can cook your own food. The internet is fast and AC is very strong. there are several 24/7 laundry shops on the ground floor. everything in this property is great. the host is very responsive and helpful. exceeded my expectations
    serrey17
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £91.07
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews
    CK was so helpful and attended to our ever need. I hat a great host! property was in a great location with greats amenities. everything was brand new, would definitely book again in a heart beat!
    Ashley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.10
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 121 reviews
    easy check in, great location, great host
    Izzah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £12.68
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 344 reviews
    Friendly staff. Great location in the city center. Basic breakfast. Capsules provide privacy. Great value for money. Recommend to stay there. Receptionist can order cheap taxis.
    Sebastian
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Value for money, great host, great location, clean apartment.
    MOHD FARID YEONG
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.21
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 968 reviews
    This hostel has a great location on the waterfront and a very welcoming atmosphere. I stayed in a private room which was really comfy and had a lovely sea view. There were lots of nice restaurants and bars on the waterfront to visit in the evening, and plenty of shops and a local market nearby. It was also very clean, the staff were friendly and despite being so central it was nice and quiet in the evening.
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.14
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 141 reviews
    Contactless check in. The cheapest room in town! Comfortable room with hot shower and wifi makes you feel lazy to go out 😂Efficient staff. Great location !ATM, supermarket, cafe and clinic are few steps away! I like the hostel environment with pleasant background music at the lobi..less scary when you came back late at night 🤣
    melissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £36.76
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 707 reviews
    great location. very clean. great host.
    Tiong
    Young couple

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