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The 10 Best Resorts in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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JQ Citypads by Golden Stay is a recently renovated aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu, where guests can makes the most of its rooftop pool, free WiFi, water sports facilities and fitness centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Chinese cuisine.

my kid like the bunk bed and the couch bed.

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9
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Boasting a rooftop pool and sea views, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay is situated in Kota Kinabalu. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in Italian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

It’s really cozy and very comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
43 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Offering a vast selection of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine restaurants, this resort also offers a beachside bar and a music lounge for a relaxing drink.

Great nature surrounding the place, amazing hotel design, beautiful rooms and friendly staff. Beach is also huge and very beautiful. Special thanks to placing is in a great room and to Isaac (waiter at the restaurant) for being so polite and having such great knowledge about other countries and cultures.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,653 reviews
Price from
£119
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

Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided.

Extremely ❤️ the breakfast and also the buffet!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,253 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kokol Haven Resort is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 15 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 11 km from Likas City Mosque. 15 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), the property is also 15 km away from Karamunsing Capital.

Instagrammable place ! Beautiful views

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8
Very good
180 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island boasts a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites.

Offering direct access to the beach, every unit is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy beach view from the private terraces. A dining area and a kitchen are provided in some units. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a shower.

The island is very nice and the accomodation is very well kept plus spacious. I definitely recommend to stay on the hills room, where there is a better view and is in front of the resort private beach, so less day trippers crowding the area during the day.

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8.4
Very good
242 reviews
Price from
£168
per night

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and for guests who drive, free parking is available.

I actually stayed at Magellan as this hotel was closed for quarantine. The resort is facing the sea which was lovely to catch sunset. The variety of breakfast was spot on. If there is something that left an impression, it would have been the people especially the security/guard at the lobby!

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8.5
Very good
891 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Petronella Apartment C1 Marina Court features accommodation with a private pool, a patio and city views. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

Cleanliness of the room and the location of the apartment. Very convenient, near to the food stalls, mall and just a walking distance to the Philippines market.

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8.1
Very good
72 reviews
Price from
£91
per night

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and a spa centre, 5 Bedrooms Penthouse 3 Bedrooms Apartment Marina Court Resort Condominium is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

While entering into the Marina Court it was looking so old. However this penthouse flat is very well maintained. Property looks nice and cosy. Around 13 People can be easily accommodated. Mr Denis is so helpful when I requested he guided me the local travel agent Mr Elwyn, who has well organised my day tour requirements. I recommend this place for big family or friends gatherings.

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8.7
Fabulous
23 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

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Highly rated resorts in Kota Kinabalu

  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
    8.0+ review score

    Set amidst a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms.

    Amazing Hotel, everything was perfect and we even got an Upgrade.

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,651 reviews
  • The Magellan Sutera Resort
    8.0+ review score

    Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu.

    Beautiful resort with exceptional customer service.

    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,541 reviews
  • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
    8.0+ review score

    Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru.

    Good Recreation and Activities for the kids, perfect view

    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,253 reviews
  • Kokol Haven Resort
    8.0+ review score

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kokol Haven Resort is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 15 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 11 km from Likas City Mosque. 15 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), the property...

    the weather, the view, the room space, the peaceful surrounding

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 180 reviews
  • Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
    8.0+ review score

    Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island boasts a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites.

    Loungers on private beach. Lovely villa. Great staff.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 241 reviews
  • The Pacific Sutera
    8.0+ review score

    Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club.

    I like the facilities provided, the friendly staff.

    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 891 reviews
  • Borneo Eagle Resort
    8.0+ review score

    Located in Pulau Tiga, Borneo Eagle Resort offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

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Resorts that guests love in Kota Kinabalu

  • Avg. price/night: £162.79
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 276 reviews
    The resort is secluded with a beautiful private beach. Rooms are built to an extremely high standard with white marble every where. The staff have been helpful in every way. There are an abundance of monitor lizards, geckos, black squirrels, many song birds and insects
    John
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £64.86
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,330 reviews
    All the staff were kind, efficient and attentive. The room was as promised, large, clean, good air con, comfortable beds and, most importantly, a wonderful sea view. Plentiful daily fresh drinking water was provided in washable, refillable glass bottles, no plastic waste which is excellent. The soundproofing was good so the room was quiet. The swimming pool was a great bonus, we could swim and relax around the pool and just enjoy our luxury break after our Sabah jungle tour. Excellent all round.
    Shona
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £32.83
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 181 reviews
    It's a cozy room for me. People who live nearby are friendly. The ITCC mall is very close, you could easily go to find someplace to eat or luxury. There are many groceries, pots, and cooking stuff that can be used.
    Lyndon
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £164.23
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,651 reviews
    Lovely room with a fantastic view. Great swimming pool of varying depths - suitable for everyone. Nice beach and the nature reserve. Night walk on the nature reserve was so easy to access staying at the resort.
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.74
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,541 reviews
    Great resort with fantastic views. You need more than a few nights to enjoy the entire resort.
    Hana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £162.79
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 276 reviews
    It was a quiet resort, not many guest, I was able to relax. There were many wild animals in the resort, I saw monkey, lizard, squirrels and otter. The environment was nice. Staffs were nice.
    Fong Yuen
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £34.15
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 222 reviews
    The resort is immersed in nature up in the mountains, with a great view of Kota Kinabalu from the balconies of the rooms. The rooms are not luxurious, but they are acceptable for the price paid. It's nice to sit on the balcony and look at the view. I arrived after 9 pm the first night, and the restaurant was already closed, but the staff were still kind enough to make me a sandwich.
    Gabriele
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £100.21
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 891 reviews
    The whole setting of the resort....
    Larry Eldon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.74
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,541 reviews
    The view, cleanliness in the entire resort. Close to Marina jetty to go for Islands Hopping. Amenities in the room.
    Juliana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £100.21
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 891 reviews
    Resort at the beach ,can go for sea activities from the harbor within the resort. Water is crystal clear in the harbour
    OON Choo HIn
    Young couple

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