Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia
18 hotels 8 flights 8 activities 💎 79/100 gem D 46/100

Kota Kinabalu at a Glance

500,421 Population
Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul Best Time to Visit
$41/day Typical Budget
Kuching Time Zone
MYR Malaysian ringgit
English, Malay Language
Left Driving Side
Type G Power Plug
999 Emergency Number

About Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo, is a tropical paradise that seamlessly blends rich culture with breathtaking natural beauty. The city's standout attraction is the towering Mount Kinabalu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the highest peak in Southeast Asia. One unique thing that travellers love is the opportunity to snorkel or dive with majestic sea turtles in the crystal-clear waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.

The best time to visit Kota Kinabalu is during the dry season from May to September, when the weather is sunny and perfect for outdoor activities. For first-timers, a practical tip is to download the Sabah Parks app to plan and book your visits to national parks and protected areas, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience in this incredible destination.

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences 4★ Upscale

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.2 Excellent · 25,577 reviews
from $34 /USD
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Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.3 Excellent · 24,927 reviews
from $33 /USD
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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu 4★ Upscale -65% ✓ Low Risk

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.5 Excellent · 20,458 reviews
$152 from $53 /USD
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Sabah Oriental Hotel 4★ Upscale ✓ Low Risk

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.0 Excellent · 18,232 reviews
from $29 /USD
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The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.7 Excellent · 18,044 reviews
from $45 /USD
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel 5★ Luxury -49% ✓ Low Risk

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.6 Excellent · 17,753 reviews
$177 from $90 /USD
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The Magellan Sutera Resort Resort -75% ✓ Low Risk

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.7 Excellent · 17,061 reviews
$523 from $131 /USD
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Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

Kota Kinabalu · ★★

9.0 Exceptional · 16,022 reviews
from $42 /USD
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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu -75%

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.1 Excellent · 15,055 reviews
$126 from $31 /USD
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Promenade Service Apartment Apartment -53%

Promenade Service Apartment

Kota Kinabalu · ★★

8.1 Excellent · 13,533 reviews
$41 from $19 /USD
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Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu 4★ Upscale

Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.5 Excellent · 12,218 reviews
from $51 /USD
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Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.7 Excellent · 11,165 reviews
from $58 /USD
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Borneo Beach Villas 4★ Upscale

Borneo Beach Villas

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.1 Excellent · 10,943 reviews
from $49 /USD
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Tune Hotel – 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu -48% ✓ Low Risk

Tune Hotel – 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.0 Excellent · 10,898 reviews
$37 from $19 /USD
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KK Times Square Hotel ✓ Low Risk

KK Times Square Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★

8.0 Excellent · 10,801 reviews
from $35 /USD
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Hotel Grandis 4★ Upscale

Hotel Grandis

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.7 Excellent · 10,145 reviews
from $104 /USD
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Kinabalu Daya Hotel ✓ Low Risk

Kinabalu Daya Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

7.8 Very Good · 9,678 reviews
from $27 /USD
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The Klagan Regency Hotel 4★ Upscale ✓ Low Risk

The Klagan Regency Hotel

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.7 Excellent · 9,331 reviews
from $41 /USD
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Flights to Kota Kinabalu

8 routes available

KUL Kuala Lumpur
BKI Kota Kinabalu
OD OD 5h 10m
SGN Ho Chi Minh City
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TR TR 31h 0m
MNL Manila
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Z2 Z2
SIN Singapore
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OD OD 15h 25m
PVG PVG
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D7 D7 24h 5m
HKG Hong Kong
BKI Kota Kinabalu
AK AK 6h 0m
DPS Denpasar (Bali)
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TR TR 34h 35m
SZX Shenzhen
BKI Kota Kinabalu
AK AK 6h 25m

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