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The best five-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

l
leonardo
From
Italy
The Apartment design is quite impressive, the bathroom is amazing with marble shower and tub.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews
Price from
US$73.81
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

M
Matthias Mueller
From
Germany
The location of the hotel is great. Jesselton Quay, from where the boats depart for the small islands, is just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel is well equipped. Breakfast is worthwhile, especially for lovers of Asian food. Dinner is also recommended. The cocktails in the bar are excellent. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 952 reviews
Price from
US$103.18
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

F
Filip
From
Netherlands
Amazing stay, quick and direct communication with the hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Price from
US$37.51
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

H
Hing Man
From
Hong Kong
Room is spacious and clean. Rooftop swimming pool is nice. The fragrance from the hotel smells so good. Staff is super helpful. I lost my phone cable and shops were closed already. I had an early tour next day. The staff from the reception was so nice and helped me to charge my phone. So I could be able to contact the guide in the next day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,198 reviews
Price from
US$76.61
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.

P
Patricia Monteiro
From
Portugal
Everything is perfect, but really 0 complaint the pool is amazing, the room as well and the staff is 5* We just stayed for 1 night though, no breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews
Price from
US$99.38
1 night, 2 adults

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

C
Cuneyt
From
Turkey
We had no issue. Everything was great. We stayed for one night. Breakfast was great. We stayed at sea view room. The view was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,364 reviews
Price from
US$90.13
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

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

M
Milnik
From
Czech Republic
There is nothing we didn't like about this hotel. The staff are very attentive and polite. The location is perfect. It is far from the city which we really appreciated. There is a huge beach and even a nature reserve in the hotel. They provide a lot of activities such as fireflies watching, horse riding, water sports, evening performance etc. There is a choice of several restaurants in the hotel. The buffet breakfast is great and the sunsets are breathtaking. We enjoyed both pools and our kids loved the bath tub on the balcony. We didn't mind aging furniture because the room was comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,500 reviews
Price from
US$151.80
1 night, 2 adults

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu

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

N
Natalie
From
New Zealand
This was one of the best experiences we have ever had with a hotel! They upgraded our room to a suite and it was absolutely gorgeous! Fabulous view and staff too. Im already planning when we can go back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews
Price from
US$160.04
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

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.

L
Liv
From
Vietnam
This is an exceptional property. The staff go above and beyond, the pools and amenities are great, and the rooms are really comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,156 reviews
Price from
US$166.75
1 night, 2 adults

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

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

A
Adrian
From
Australia
Beautiful location and use of all facilities at 2 resorts and country club
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 934 reviews
Price from
US$116.68
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Avg. price/night: US$145.50
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 952 reviews
    Excellent location within walking distance to eateries, malls and the jetty for island-hopping. Staff were exceptionally warm and hospitable - 5 stars to them! The pool was a great place to unwind on a humid afternoon. The view from the café was just perfect, overlooking the sea. Would definitely return the next time I'm in KK.
    Guest review by
    Naomi Anne
    Family with young children