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Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, tropical scenes and a coastal town
Kota Kinabalu which includes a park and tropical scenes
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Kota Kinabalu showing food, a small town or village and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and general coastal views

Where to stay in Borneo

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Tanjung Aru

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Karambunai
Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, tropical scenes and a coastal town

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Kampong No.6

When in Kampong No.6, you can plan a visit to Medan Niaga Satok Market and Jalan India, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kampong No.6
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
The price is HK$1,012 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
HK$1,012
HK$1,112 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is HK$838 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
HK$838
HK$924 total
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport

Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport

4 out of 5
Jl Ahmad Yani Km 27 No 1A Banjarbaru South Kalimantan
The price is HK$247 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
HK$247
HK$299 total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banjarbaru. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Taman Van der Peijl Monument and Amanah Borneo ...
7.8/10 Good! (61 reviews)
For the area it is the nicest hotel, staff are very friendly and happy to help. The pool is not desirable due to people that stay there, blowing their noses in the water.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

Hotel Novotel Banjarmasin Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town .

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

La.mer Butik Hotel
Garden Sentral Hotel

Garden Sentral Hotel

2.5 out of 5
3rd Floor, KB Sentral, Jln Seri Maharaja Kuala Belait Kuala Belait
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuala Belait. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kuala Belait Boat Club and ...
7/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Enjoy our short stay there and will stay there again in the future. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2024

Garden Sentral Hotel
Citadines Uplands Kuching

Citadines Uplands Kuching

4 out of 5
No. 55 Jalan Simpang Tiga Kuching Sarawak
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kuching. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
The property is clean and in good condition. Bed and pillows were super hard and the tv had 5 working channels. Lots of noise all night from the constant stream of loud motorcycles and cars driving past the property.

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Citadines Uplands Kuching
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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