Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia
11 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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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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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Resort -73% ✓ Low Risk

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

7.7 Very Good · 7,227 reviews
$288 from $79 /USD
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Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa Resort -18% ✓ Low Risk

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

7.7 Very Good · 2,316 reviews
$86 from $70 /USD
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Gayana Marine Resort Resort ✓ Low Risk

Gayana Marine Resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.4 Excellent · 2,292 reviews
from $255 /USD
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Marina Travellers Suite @ Marina Court Resort Condo Resort -32%

Marina Travellers Suite @ Marina Court Resort Condo

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

7.9 Very Good · 1,742 reviews
$83 from $57 /USD
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Langkah Syabas Beach Resort Resort ✓ Low Risk

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★

8.4 Excellent · 1,408 reviews
from $45 /USD
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Bunga Raya Island Resort Resort ✓ Low Risk

Bunga Raya Island Resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.7 Excellent · 1,003 reviews
from $248 /USD
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North Borneo Paradise @ Marina Court Resort Condo Resort -19%

North Borneo Paradise @ Marina Court Resort Condo

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.3 Excellent · 727 reviews
$99 from $80 /USD
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Resort

Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.4 Excellent · 444 reviews
from $260 /USD
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Mamutik Island Resort Resort -32%

Mamutik Island Resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★

9.0 Exceptional · 105 reviews
$139 from $95 /USD
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Gee homestay @ Marina court resort Resort -14%

Gee homestay @ Marina court resort

Kota Kinabalu · ★★★★★

8.9 Excellent · 54 reviews
$91 from $78 /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
BKI Kota Kinabalu
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)
BKI Kota Kinabalu
TR TR 34h 35m
SZX Shenzhen
BKI Kota Kinabalu
AK AK 6h 25m

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