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Oct 28, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
The Klagan Hotel

8.2 / 10

(116 Reviews)

From 23$
Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

8.6 / 10

(98 Reviews)

From 178$
Kinabalu Daya Hotel

7.5 / 10

(522 Reviews)

From 31$
The Magellan Sutera Resort

8.5 / 10

(1295 Reviews)

From 137$
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel

8.5 / 10

(751 Reviews)

From 79$

According to romantichotels.info travel data, there are 255 deals for couples. Other top options are Sky Hotel, The Magellan Sutera Resort, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu. To see more romantic hotels click here.

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1. The Klagan Hotel

2. Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

3. Kinabalu Daya Hotel

4. The Magellan Sutera Resort

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel

6. Grand Borneo Hotel

7. Celyn Hotel City Mall

The Klagan Hotel

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Featuring a storage room, a safe deposit box and a cash machine, The Klagan Hotel is set 0.5 km from the shopping mall "Centre Point" in Kota Kinabalu. Central Wet Market is located near the venue, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the accommodation is set 2.5 km from The B.E.D. Waterfront Club. The city centre lies within 5 km of the hotel. Warisan Square is also located near the property. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is only a short drive away.

📍 Address: Unit 25 - 28 Ground Floor, Block D, Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens
✔️ Rating: Very good 8.2 (116 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 15
🏷️ Price: From 23$

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World

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The 5-star Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu is situated 4.8 km from Jesselton Point Marina. The property comprises 121 luxury rooms overlooking the forest.

Coral Flyer is less than 4.2 km away. There is easy access to the sandy beach. Gaya Island Resort is placed a few minutes' drive from Signal Hill Observatory Tower.

📍 Address: Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
✔️ Rating: Excellent 8.6 (98 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 122
🏷️ Price: From 178$
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Kinabalu Daya Hotel

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The 3-star Kinabalu Daya Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 2 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. You can enjoy a warm atmosphere and a golf course, karaoke and a wellness area provided at the venue.

The accommodation is set in the vibrant part of Kota Kinabalu, a few minutes away from City Park. The city centre is also 5 km away. Sunday Market Kota Kinabalu is also located near the hotel.

📍 Address: Lot 3 & 4, Block 9, Jalan Pantai
✔️ Rating: Very good 7.5 (522 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 123
🏷️ Price: From 31$

The Magellan Sutera Resort

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Situated 3.4 km from Central Wet Market in Kota Kinabalu, The Magellan Sutera Resort features a tennis court, a sauna and a nightclub throughout the venue. Set within a few minutes' drive from the shopping mall "Centre Point", it is a grand accommodation to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of the city.

City Park is less than 2.7 km away. This hotel is located near the South China Sea.

📍 Address: 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
✔️ Rating: Very good 8.5 (1295 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 1621
🏷️ Price: From 137$

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu features a stunning location adjacent to Central Wet Market and features 24-hour front desk assistance, shuttle service and housekeeping. Set close to Gaya Street Sunday Market, this sophisticated venue has an a la carte restaurant as well as a bar and a satellite TV onsite.

The accommodation is located within 800 metres of City Park. Guests are advised to visit Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, which is 2.9 km away. The hotel is a couple of minutes' drive from KK Times Square and other main attractions of Kota Kinabalu.

📍 Address: Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
✔️ Rating: Very good 8.5 (751 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 288
🏷️ Price: From 79$

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Airport nearby ✈️ Kota Kinabalu International
Average Price 💰 51$
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu 🏨 908
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 5041
Landmarks nearby 📍 Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Top Hotel for couples 💑 The Klagan Hotel
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - A Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ Kinabalu Daya Hotel

Grand Borneo Hotel

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Featuring an indoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Grand Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes’ drive from the renowned domed Likas City Mosque. UMS ODEC beach is less than 2.2 km away.

This venue has a strategic setting just a short drive from Pantai Tanjung Lipat Park.

📍 Address: Ta-00-01, 1 Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Ums,
✔️ Rating: Very good 8 (760 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 325
🏷️ Price: From 30$

Celyn Hotel City Mall

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Celyn Hotel City Mall is located in a residential area of Kota Kinabalu, about 3 km away from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. It offers modern rooms, high-speed Internet access throughout the venue and public parking on site.

Green Connection Aquarium is less than 3.5 km away. The centre is a 30-minute walk away from this value-for-money accommodation. Celyn Hotel City Mall is a few minutes' drive from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination.

📍 Address: Unit S-0-30, Block F, Ground Floor, City Mall, Jalan Lintas
✔️ Rating: Good 7.2 (233 Reviews)
🔑 Rooms: 62
🏷️ Price: From 103$
Kota Kinabalu Hotels for Romantic Getaway FAQ
What are the top hotels next to Kota Kinabalu International airport?
There are more than 76 reviews of our guests for 52 options not far from Kota Kinabalu International airport. Monaco Boutique Hotel Sadong Jaya and Spot On 89858 Rebecca'S Homes are also top hotels not far from Kota Kinabalu International. To see more airport hotels click here.
What are the best city centre hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Providing an outdoor swimming pool, cots and a sauna on site, Avangio Hotel Managed By Accor rated 7.4/10 is set a 5-minute walk from the city centre. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the greatest places to stay in Pantai Tanjung Aru district, Kota Kinabalu?
More than 3 properties are situated in Pantai Tanjung Aru district. One of the best hotels in Pantai Tanjung Aru district is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, at the cost of 99US$ per night, offering an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and windsurfing. Another good hotel is Casuarina Hotel for 35US$ per night with a minibar, wireless Internet and an adjoining terrace in the rooms. To see more hotels in this area go here.
What are the most popular cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Choose the best budget accommodation among 77 deals in Kota Kinabalu. Also romanticshotels.com recommends Kk Waterfront Hotel with rating 7.6/10 for 42US$ per night, which offers complimentary WiFi, satellite TV and Wi-Fi in the rooms. Check other top budget hotels: Gaya Centre Hotel, Cititel Express and The Klagan Hotel. To find out more cheap hotels click here.
What are the most popular 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Romanticshotels.com recommends you more than 10 luxury options to stay in Kota Kinabalu. The best one is The Magellan Sutera Resort rated 8.0/10 at the cost of 139US$ per night with an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and a business centre. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Shangri-La Rasa Ria, have received great reviews from guests in Kota Kinabalu. To see more favoured 5-star hotels click here.
What are the finest boutique hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
For those searching for a stylish accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, you have 10 boutique deals to choose from. Zara'S Boutique Hotel @ Harbour City (rating: 8.0/10) is the top Kota Kinabalu property with newspaper service, cots and a business centre. Guests can book a cosy, comfortable and air-conditioned room with complimentary WiFi, television with satellite channels and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for about 49US$ per night. Another popular 3-star stylish accommodation is Asiana Hotel rated 8.2/10 with a golf course, concierge service and newspaper service on site. Monaco Boutique Hotel Kampung Air with rating 7.6/10: a 3-star property for 27US$ per night. To see more boutique hotels click here.
What are the best romantic hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
According to romanticshotels.com travel data, there are 49 deals for couples. Find out Lavender Lodge (rating: 7.8/10) at the cost of 19US$ per one night, set 0.7 km from Borneo Night. It offers a business centre, 24 hour front desk assistance and restaurant along with 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service and housekeeping service. Guests can book a room from 14US$ per night. Find out other suitable accommodations — Jk Capsule Hostel, Hotel Lintas Plaza and Le Hotel. Go here to find out more romantic accommodations.

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