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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

The spacious homestay has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the homestay. The property offers city views.

Popular points of interest near the homestay include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from Borneo Staycation - The Shore.

all..in the hotel n location strategic

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK is located in Kota Kinabalu. It is situated 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and offers full-day security. The homestay provides parking on-site, an open-air bath and a lift.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

With free WiFi, this homestay provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation is non-smoking.

A minimarket is available at the homestay.

The ambience of the home, it is cosy but lightings need to be improved to include softer lightings especially near dining/living area. The whole check in and check out procedure is hassle-free. Ample parking spaces too. Swimming pool is excellent

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Relaxed Studio Q&S-Bed Near Airport WI-FI-Aeropod Sovo is set in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The homestay features parking on-site, a fitness room and a shared kitchen.

All the things are good. The owner even prepared the travel board for us to know where can we go to😁

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Offering a garden and sea view, K'S11 JQ Homestay Jesselton Quay Citypads Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.2 km from Likas City Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property provides a children's playground and parking on-site.

clean house. the owner is very kind.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews

The homestay is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The property offers garden views.

International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 10 km from the homestay, while Likas City Mosque is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 1 km from deCore.

Spacious,clean ,nice view and strategic location close to convenient store, fast food outlet and town centre, beach and airport for those who rent car and self drive.

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9.6
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Bulan Guesthouse Imago features accommodation with a rooftop pool, a balcony and garden views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests.

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
£33
per night

Featuring garden views, Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.5 km from Tanjung Aru Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. The accommodation provides a lift, full-day security and organising tours for guests.

Strategically located property, convenient for exploring the area. Great find!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,101 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Located within 10 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km of North Borneo Railway in Kota Kinabalu, Grapevine Garden features accommodation with seating area. This homestay provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The homestay features family rooms.

This is very cute place, I love the garden and also the location close to the airport.

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8.4
Very good
148 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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  • Hin Loi Guesthouse
    Breakfast options

    Situated in Tanjung Aru, Hin Loi Guesthouse offers simple yet comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    Excellent location and spacious room, comfortable stay

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 77 reviews
  • Borneo Staycation - The Shore
    Breakfast options

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Borneo Staycation - The Shore is set in Kota Kinabalu.

    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
  • NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK
    Breakfast options

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK is located in Kota Kinabalu. It is situated 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and offers full-day security.

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
  • The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu
    Breakfast options

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu.

    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 7 reviews
  • Relaxed Studio Q&S-Bed Near Airport WI-FI-Aeropod Sovo
    Breakfast options

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Relaxed Studio Q&S-Bed Near Airport WI-FI-Aeropod Sovo is set in Kota Kinabalu.

    Lokasi menarik dan strategik.. Cuma byk kdai tutup pd hati ahad.. So kmi brekfast d tpt lain😊

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews
  • K'S11 JQ Homestay Jesselton Quay Citypads Kota Kinabalu
    Breakfast options

    Offering a garden and sea view, K'S11 JQ Homestay Jesselton Quay Citypads Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.2 km from Likas City Mosque.

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews
  • Tasha D'Villas INN
    Breakfast options

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Tasha D'Villas INN provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and...

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 6 reviews
  • Aeropod Sovo Wi-Fi&Netflix 5min From Airport
    Breakfast options

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 5.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 300 metres from North Borneo Railway, Aeropod Sovo Wi-Fi&Netflix 5min From Airport offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 16 reviews

Save money on homestays in Kota Kinabalu – budget options available!

  • Ber-Santai at Marina Court
    Budget options available

    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 &...

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
  • Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
    Budget options available

    Featuring garden views, Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.5 km from Tanjung Aru Beach.

    superb location and self check in and self check out

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,101 reviews
  • Homesuite' Home at The Loft
    Budget options available

    Set in Kota Kinabalu and only 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Homesuite' Home at The Loft offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Need advise the best location for breakfast and dinner

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 155 reviews
  • Ber-Santai @Sky Hotel Suites
    Budget options available

    Boasting a fitness centre and views of mountain, Ber-Santai @Sky Hotel Suites is a recently renovated homestay situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews
  • Emma's Luxurious Loft 2
    Budget options available

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Emma's Luxurious Loft 2 provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews
  • Emma's Luxurious Loft
    Budget options available

    Located near Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and Sabah State Mosque, Emma's Luxurious Loft is in Kota Kinabalu and features free private parking and a restaurant.

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews
  • Faro Homestay
    Budget options available

    Offering a bar and city view, Faro Homestay is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    Paling senang berurusan dgn faro homestay. Owner pun baik.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews
  • The Shore KK City Sabah Homestay
    Budget options available

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 300 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore KK City Sabah Homestay offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    Very convinient to the pasar and good surrounding.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 37 reviews

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Kota Kinabalu

  • KaYYu Homestay
    Central location

    Featuring sea views, KaYYu Homestay provides accommodation with balcony, around 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • Jesselton Quay By FH Staycation
    Central location

    Offering a garden and sea view, Jesselton Quay By FH Staycation is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • BLUEBELL SWEET JQ near JESSELTON POINT KOTA KINABALU 寓夏天之旅
    Central location

    BLUEBELL SWEET JQ near JESSELTON POINT KOTA KINABALU 寓夏天之旅, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 7 km from North...

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
  • G Dau Homestay
    Central location

    G Dau Homestay features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This homestay provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
  • deCore
    Central location

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 km from North Borneo Railway, deCore offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

    Room was clean and tidy, facilities were all good.

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
  • Home Sweet Home
    Central location

    Located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, with North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque nearby, Home Sweet Home provides accommodation with free private parking.

    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
  • Bulan Guesthouse Imago
    Central location

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Bulan Guesthouse Imago features accommodation with a rooftop pool, a balcony and garden views.

    Very clean and I really like it, next time want reapet again.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews
  • THE HAVEN JQ HOMESTAY near SURIA SABAH夏星空驿馆
    Central location

    THE HAVEN JQ HOMESTAY near SURIA SABAH夏星空驿馆, a property with an indoor pool, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque, 4.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 7...

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews
  • Bee Homestay - Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu
    Central location

    Offering mountain views, Bee Homestay - Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu is an accommodation located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque.

    Cantik dan bersih. Lain kali boleh menginap di sini lagi.

    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 28 reviews
  • MAYFAIR HOME JESSELTON QUAYy 苓旅亚庇馆
    Central location

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, near Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Harbour and KK Esplanade, MAYFAIR HOME JESSELTON QUAYy 苓旅亚庇馆 has an outdoor swimming pool.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3 reviews
  • JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW
    Central location

    Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site.

    The property, car park, the lift and the facility.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews
  • Jesselton Quay Seaview Homestay with free 1 parking by StayPlace
    Central location

    Offering sea views, Jesselton Quay Seaview Homestay with free 1 parking by StayPlace is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque.

    the furniture, the view . i can say i like it all.

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 22 reviews
  • Lazy Cat Home At Gaya Street
    Central location

    Featuring mountain views, Lazy Cat Home At Gaya Street provides accommodation with a balcony, around less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

    worth your money! all about this stay was perfect!

    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 142 reviews
  • Homestay Budget KK
    Central location

    Homestay Budget KK features a balcony and is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within just 1.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 1.7 km of Sabah State Mosque.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews
  • Grapevine Garden
    Central location

    Located within 10 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km of North Borneo Railway in Kota Kinabalu, Grapevine Garden features accommodation with seating area.

    Very clean and convenient location next to airport

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews
  • b.suites 21
    Central location

    B.suites 21 is set in Kota Kinabalu. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property.

    Great location, staff is helpful and friendly, free parking

    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews
  • Ber-Santai at Sutera Avenue
    Central location

    With mountain views, Ber-Santai at Sutera Avenue is set in Kota Kinabalu and has a restaurant, a lift, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor pool.

    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
  • Aeoropod Happy Stay II
    Central location

    Featuring garden views, Aeoropod Happy Stay II provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.9 km from Tanjung Aru Beach.

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews
  • Hstay Sutera Avenue 2Bedroom by Aida
    Central location

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, Hstay Sutera Avenue 2Bedroom by Aida provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3 reviews
  • Api-Api GuestHouse
    Central location

    Api-Api GuestHouse is located in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, 3.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, and 5.3 km from North Borneo Railway.

    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 15 reviews
  • gayang friendly water house homestay
    Central location

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 26 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 20 km from Likas City Mosque, gayang friendly water house homestay offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Nice place , nice view , very comfortable and clean

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 440 reviews
  • OYO Home 90372 Greybirds Hostel
    Central location

    Featuring 2-star accommodation, OYO Home 90372 Greybirds Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 6.9 km from North Borneo Railway and 7 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang -...

    Tempat tidur selesa, staff good, sesuai dengan harga.

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 64 reviews
  • Sutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu
    Central location

    Offering quiet street views, Sutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu is an accommodation situated in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2 reviews
  • Shangri-La Heights Homestay
    Central location

    Offering a garden and garden view, Shangri-La Heights Homestay is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 9.1 km from International Technology & Commercial...

    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews
  • Jesselton Point Homestay @ The shore
    Central location

    Featuring a garden, rooftop pool and sea views, Jesselton Point Homestay @ The shore is set in Kota Kinabalu.

    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 11 reviews
  • Basung Homestay Sinsuran
    Central location

    Basung Homestay Sinsuran features a balcony and is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within just 700 metres of KK Esplanade and 1 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 17 reviews
  • OYO Home 90723 Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk
    Central location

    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...

    4.0
    Scored 4.0
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1 review
  • DD Homestay
    Central location

    DD Homestay has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway.

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