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

Live prices from booking platforms. Updated 2 months ago.

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse Guesthouse

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

Kota Kinabalu · ★

7.9 Very Good · 1,698 reviews
from $15 /USD
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OYO 90289 Taman Kota Homestay Guesthouse

OYO 90289 Taman Kota Homestay

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

7.8 Very Good · 550 reviews
from $13 /USD
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Hin Loi Guesthouse Guesthouse -17%

Hin Loi Guesthouse

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.4 Excellent · 408 reviews
$26 from $22 /USD
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L Homestay Riverson Soho KK City 4 Pax + Washer Guesthouse

L Homestay Riverson Soho KK City 4 Pax + Washer

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.0 Excellent · 180 reviews
from $39 /USD
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KaMi Homestay (2-3pax) /5mins drive to airport Guesthouse -44%

KaMi Homestay (2-3pax) /5mins drive to airport

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.9 Excellent · 94 reviews
$31 from $17 /USD
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K Avenue by KaMi Homestay (2-4 Pax) / 5 minutes to Kota Kinabalu International Airport Guesthouse

K Avenue by KaMi Homestay (2-4 Pax) / 5 minutes to Kota Kinabalu International Airport

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.6 Excellent · 85 reviews
from $25 /USD
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L Homestay Jesselton Quay KK City 29th, Near Gaya Street and Jetty Guesthouse

L Homestay Jesselton Quay KK City 29th, Near Gaya Street and Jetty

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

8.4 Excellent · 83 reviews
from $46 /USD
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MJ HOMESTAY NEAR AIRPORT/TG ARU/KK CITY Guesthouse

MJ HOMESTAY NEAR AIRPORT/TG ARU/KK CITY

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

9.3 Exceptional · 47 reviews
from $32 /USD
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K Avenue Homestay Near Airport Guesthouse

K Avenue Homestay Near Airport

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.7 Excellent · 46 reviews
from $15 /USD
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L Homestay Riverson Soho Duplex  KK City 7 Pax Guesthouse

L Homestay Riverson Soho Duplex KK City 7 Pax

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

7.4 Very Good · 43 reviews
from $48 /USD
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Ummi Homestay Guesthouse

Ummi Homestay

Kota Kinabalu · ★★

7.2 Very Good · 22 reviews
from $43 /USD
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L Homestay Riverson Soho KK City 5 Pax + Washer Guesthouse

L Homestay Riverson Soho KK City 5 Pax + Washer

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

7.5 Very Good · 21 reviews
from $41 /USD
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L Homestay Jesselton Quay KK 23Ath (Near Gaya Street and the Pier) Guesthouse

L Homestay Jesselton Quay KK 23Ath (Near Gaya Street and the Pier)

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.9 Excellent · 21 reviews
from $46 /USD
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Sabah Homestay Marina Court KK Guesthouse

Sabah Homestay Marina Court KK

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

7.7 Very Good · 18 reviews
from $65 /USD
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JUNE Homestay @ Vetro11 1BR 2-4Pax Sunset View Guesthouse

JUNE Homestay @ Vetro11 1BR 2-4Pax Sunset View

Kota Kinabalu · ★★

9.4 Exceptional · 13 reviews
from $30 /USD
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WISMA ORCHID HOMESTAY Tuaran Guesthouse

WISMA ORCHID HOMESTAY Tuaran

Kota Kinabalu · ★

6.7 Good · 13 reviews
from $15 /USD
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Peaceful JQ homestay Guesthouse

Peaceful JQ homestay

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

7.4 Very Good · 12 reviews
from $146 /USD
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K avenue by TZ Homestay Guesthouse -23%

K avenue by TZ Homestay

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

6.6 Good · 12 reviews
$45 from $35 /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
BKI Kota Kinabalu
TR TR 31h 0m
MNL Manila
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BKI Kota Kinabalu
Z2 Z2
SIN Singapore
BKI Kota Kinabalu
OD OD 15h 25m
PVG PVG
BKI Kota Kinabalu
D7 D7 24h 5m
HKG Hong Kong
BKI Kota Kinabalu
AK AK 6h 0m
DPS Denpasar (Bali)
BKI Kota Kinabalu
TR TR 34h 35m
SZX Shenzhen
BKI Kota Kinabalu
AK AK 6h 25m

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