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Boasting a rooftop pool and sea views, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay is situated in Kota Kinabalu. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in Italian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

It’s really cozy and very comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
46 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Offering a vast selection of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine restaurants, this resort also offers a beachside bar and a music lounge for a relaxing drink.

Staff are professional, attentive, courteous, helpful. Facilities are great and make your stay! Fantastic choices of Food & Beverages outlets! Great atmosphere at Tepi Laut, the varieties of food simply amazing!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,703 reviews
Price from
£188
per night

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive.

location was amazing and so many great facilities

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8.4
Very good
1,555 reviews
Price from
£134
per night

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. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided.

Spacious room, we love the view overlooking the sea as we were able to catch the sunset from our room balcony. We love the various tea selection in the room, they welcomed us with a mini birthday decoration for me even when I did not request for any. Facilities were great. The children loved the pool and the water slides very much. Location was great as its a short 15 mins drive to the airport, a short drive (can walk but with smallnkids it can be quite a distance) to the Tanjung Aru Beach Night Market and also nearby many food places. It is also a short 12 mins drive to the famous Filipino Market. A must visit when you're in KK! Breakfast spread was really good. A lot of varieties to choose from but it was quite crowded when we were there, there were many travellers from overseas so if you go for breakfast after 9am, some food may have finished. Can easily book island hopping via Star Marina at Shang Ri La. We had a great time at Manukan Island booked via Star Marina. In addition, staffs were accommodating and welcoming. Definitely will stay here again when I visit KK in the near future!

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8.8
Fabulous
3,270 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Kokol Haven Resort is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 15 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 11 km from Likas City Mosque. 15 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), the property is also 15 km away from Karamunsing Capital.

Breakfast is ok but the view in the environment is like in heaven 10/10

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8.1
Very good
208 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island boasts a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites.

Offering direct access to the beach, every unit is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy beach view from the private terraces. A dining area and a kitchen are provided in some units. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a shower.

This trip is totally out of my expectation, the staff is friendly and efficient, and the food is good. I am impressed by the service. The room is clean and comfortable as well, will definitely come back again!

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8.3
Very good
256 reviews
Price from
£159
per night

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and for guests who drive, free parking is available.

The resort is exceptional the staff are so friendly and attentive . We'd like to mention joule and Emma From The pool Side . We're welcoming as soon as we arrived and looked after us

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8.5
Very good
954 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

JQ Citypads by Golden Stay is a recently renovated aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu, where guests can makes the most of its rooftop pool, free WiFi, water sports facilities and fitness centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Chinese cuisine.

A very comfortable place to stay with family. Kids really love the pool located in level 7 😄 I can cook too.Just need to buy our own ingredients. The owner is also very helpful ☺️ Upon opening the main door, the whole apartment smells so nice 🥰 Thank you for the great facilities 😊

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8.1
Very good
14 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, city view and a patio, Petronella Apartment C1 Marina Court is located in Kota Kinabalu. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests.

Perfect localization, walk distance to all places in KK. Helpfull owner, lot of space, well equiped. Verry recomended.

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8.2
Very good
80 reviews
Price from
£101
per night

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and a spa centre, 5 Bedrooms Penthouse 3 Bedrooms Apartment Marina Court Resort Condominium is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

While entering into the Marina Court it was looking so old. However this penthouse flat is very well maintained. Property looks nice and cosy. Around 13 People can be easily accommodated. Mr Denis is so helpful when I requested he guided me the local travel agent Mr Elwyn, who has well organised my day tour requirements. I recommend this place for big family or friends gatherings.

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8.7
Fabulous
23 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £211.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,555 reviews
    Absolutely lovely resort. Room was beautiful, great breakfast
    Sharron
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £202.52
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,702 reviews
    Resort is located in reserve area and offering a lot of things to do. Staff is very polite and highly trained to provide exceptional customer service.
    Tatsiana
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £63.70
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 reviews
    The place. Everyone is eager to catch the sunset. It was so beautiful from the top of the resort
    Lefrin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £202.52
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,702 reviews
    Overall a nice resort with a decent room. A nice view to the garden, a lot of space to stay at the pool and a nice walk to the free beach. Several restaurants, shops, golf area, pools, jungle and activities within the area, to make the stay more pleasant.
    Daniel
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £211.72
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,555 reviews
    The resort was in a good location and comfortable rooms however the food was not great We paid an upgrade to Club rooms with evening cocktail per night we did not receive the cocktails as they were not serving alcohol in the Club bar since covid and the club rooms were dirty and old. They did not have balcony or sea view that we upgraded too very dissapointing so we changed to the deluxe cheaper room
    bray
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £163.86
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 280 reviews
    The beach is beautiful and clean, the whole resort and gardens are immaculate. The staff are very friendly and helpful and it's a very family friendly resort. The only activities we did was kayaking in the lagoon and a cooking class which were both fun. The perfect place for some downtime and proper relaxation, especially a drink on the beach at sunset.
    Patrick
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £163.86
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 280 reviews
    Beautiful setting and nature around. Beautiful beach. Huge resort and well looked after. Rooms are big and comfortable beds. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Staff are helpful and friendly. Drinking water supplied (however in single use plastic bottles). Overall comfortable stay by the beach and good place to relax for a few days.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £266.59
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 256 reviews
    Hill top lodges were amazing. Clean, spacious, leads right onto the private beach. Also far enough from the day tourists to feel separate. Cheaper than other resorts in these islands.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £202.52
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,702 reviews
    Clean and comfortable resort, got a free upgrade to a sea view room which was nice. Buffet breakfast was good with wide selection. Laslie the guide had lots of good stories and pointed out some cool wildlife.
    Lorna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £202.52
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,702 reviews
    food was delicious (even buffets) staff was very nice family resort but quite for adults beach and sea very nice concierge staff very professional .. thank you
    Pauline
    Family with young children

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