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The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax

Kota Kinabalu

Offering city views, The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax is an accommodation located in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km from North Borneo Railway.

A
Auni
From
Malaysia
very clean, owner very friendly and worth the price guys love how clean the house and very suitable for group trip or family trip
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$78.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

K
Kseniia
From
Russia
It was perfect! Swimming pull was clean, placement was a most central! Stuff and service was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$74.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance

Kota Kinabalu

Located 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance offers an infinity pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

R
Raymond
From
France
The room's check-in process had a touch of magic. A digital code replaced the traditional key, ensuring I'd never again fret about misplacing it. The corridor-side camera enabled me to see who was at the door on my screen—a thoughtful feature. However, the most astonishing revelation awaited me as I pushed the door open. A refreshing breeze and a pleasant, slightly sweet vanilla scent enveloped me, instantly making me feel at home. The flat was equipped with a filtering air conditioning system. Truly incredible! The interior was so exquisitely adorned that I hardly knew where to begin. Every corner of this flat was meticulously planned and executed to perfection. A gray wall extended from the entrance to the balcony and beyond. Adorning this wall were a captivating collection of art pieces, art books on a bookshelf, a 4K TV stand with an elegant gold lamp and mirror wall decorations. Simple, yet incredibly elegant. Then, a queen-size bed framed by two curtains. It wasn't until the next day that I noticed the curtain, the cushion, and the bed were all in the same fabric because my attention was captivated by the ocean view. The great mirror of bedroom expanded the view of the ocean. Thanks to this design, I witnessed my first double sunset, with the sun sinking into the ocean on both sides of the horizon simultaneously. After, the sky continued to change colors for nearly an hour after the sunset, displaying shades of pink, orange, yellow, gold, purple, and various blues until it was pitch black. I had never witnessed such a colorful and awe-inspiring sunset before. After a great night, I pressed a button on the remote control to open the curtains right from my bed. The gentle light streamed into the room from the base of the window, gradually illuminating the space. The captivating ocean view with the neighboring island unfolded before my sleepy eyes. In conclusion, I implore you to book it without hesitation. You will not be disappointed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$109.56
1 night, 2 adults
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Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodation with access to a sauna, fitness room and steam room.

E
Enrique
From
Spain
The cleanliness and the responsiveness of the host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$92.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
Absolutely perfect. The villa is beautiful, pool is lovely and the beach at low tide and sunset as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$219.70
1 night, 2 adults
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QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Lim
From
Malaysia
Host were superr nice and friendly. The suites were amazing. I like the design and its as per what shown in the photos.. very clean and close to the airport.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$91.95
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Aron
From
Hungary
The staff were very kind and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$110.17
1 night, 2 adults
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JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW

Kota Kinabalu

Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site.

C
Claire Frances
From
United Kingdom
The location is great. The view from the window is lovely. Great restaurants and shops downstairs and a laundrette.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$49.97
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

E
Els
From
Belgium
This was an excellent choice! The apartment is beautiful with great shower and comfortable bed. Location is central and the service was top notch. The owners were superfriendly and very helpful! They responded very quickly and even helped me out with storing my luggage while I was in Sandakan. Thanks a lot, will definitely book again when I come back to KK!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$37.63
1 night, 2 adults
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A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

T
Tessa
From
Netherlands
After staying at a super basic guesthouse, it was great to spend 2 nights at this super comfy hotel. The staff was super friendly and responded quickly if we had any questions. Also, the bed and shower are big pro's as they offer great comfort. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$40.70
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews

    Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

    From US$43.25 per night

  • Diamond Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$47.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

    Less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu and provides free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and concierge services.

    From US$72.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

    Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    From US$28.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 678 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

    From US$29.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

    From US$27.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$66.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$50.20 per night

Stay connected in Kota Kinabalu and nearby. Cheap hotels with free WiFi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 308 reviews

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

    From US$79.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

    Located just 550 metres from Centre Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From US$27.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

    Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$40.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    From US$75.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From US$24.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 591 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    From US$63.22 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

    Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

    From US$45.65 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

    From US$108.05 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

    From US$24.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews

    Located 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

    From US$25.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

    From US$154.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

    From US$23.13 per night

  • Sky Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 553 reviews

    Featuring a fitness centre and open deck with outdoor pool on the rooftop, Sky Hotel offers air-conditioned studios and apartments with free WiFi and plenty of space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$15.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from North Borneo Railway and 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$67.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews

    Hin Loi Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 1.7 km from North Borneo Railway, as well as 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum &...

    From US$21.42 per night

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  • Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: US$120.17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
    Staff, Location, Cleanliness, Comfort - Excellent. The staff were accommodating and responded very fast. The place was in the same building as Imago, however, you use a different lift to enter. Not a big deal because it is very near and convinient. Cleanliness of the space was very good. Everything is new and clean. Comfort - Bed was squeeky but comfortable. Food - Lots of restaurants within Imago, but the building next door also offer budget local food.
    Guest review by
    MEELA ADREEYANA
    Group

  • Homesuite' Home at The Shore

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: US$153.72
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 266 reviews
    love the suite/studio apartment,, very clean and new, love how the arrangement of the furniture and the quality of the furniture,, great location city centre,, felt in love with the view from the small mini balcony (sea & city view) for the affordable price room,, for sure will book this unit again,, my family love it.. tq soo much for the great facilities
    Guest review by
    asheken
    Family with young children

  • Walk In Hotel

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: US$40.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
    Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Neil
    Group

  • Hotel O Five 2

    Cheap hotel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: US$50.20
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
    Very central location in the old heart of KK. Close to lots of cheapfood places, laundromat etc as well as the city’s malls etc. Much much better quality place than others we saw in similar locations for the same inexpensive price. i have stayed here a couple of times before and will again. Very good value for the money.
    Guest review by
    Sue
    Young couple