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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, hotel in 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.

Nice location on the outskirts of the jungle, lovely staff and the rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,822 reviews
Price from
£127.24
per night
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, hotel in 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.

The pool was great, breakfast was excellent and the room too!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
3,452 reviews
Price from
£151.54
per night
The Pacific Sutera, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

Comfortable stay, courteous staff, good facilities, good location
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,046 reviews
Price from
£99.30
per night
The Magellan Sutera Resort, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

Everything is perfect,would love to join for island hopping and night cruise but the weather does not permit.will come again for sure
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,605 reviews
Price from
£115.08
per night
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

The Villa is excellent and the staffs are very friendly.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
286 reviews
Price from
£161.81
per night
Kokol Haven Resort, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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.

Scenery
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
253 reviews
Price from
£69.74
per night
Borneo Beach Villas, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Comprising of Spa Suites and Pool Villas, Borneo Beach Villas is a beach front property set along a 7 km pristine white sandy beach, nestled on lush landscaped surrounds on the Karambunai Peninsula,...

Everything....the view the ambience the weather the rooms everything
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
1,316 reviews
Price from
£90.81
per night
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 3 outdoor pools, 8 dining options and a golf course, Nexus Resort & Spa offers relaxing stays in Karambunai, 30 km from Kota Kinabalu.

Superb
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
345 reviews
Price from
£96.41
per night
Kasih Sayang Hill Resort, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring cool fresh air and lush greenery, Kasih Sayang Hill Resort offers rooms with spectacular views of Kota Kinabalu City and the surrounding nature.

the resort itself was good, food was really good, the view is amazing.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
225 reviews
Price from
£35.67
per night
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set along the beachfront of Karambunai, Sabah Beach Villas & Suites offers spacious suites and villas with private pools. It features an outdoor pool and a private beach.

A very nice location to stay. Love the sunset,the sea view.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
511 reviews
Price from
£77.93
per night
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  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,822 reviews

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

    The children facilities and family orientated activities.

  • The Pacific Sutera
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,046 reviews

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

    Nice view, strategic location. Staffs are friendly.

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,605 reviews

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

    The bed is really soft and the views were really amazing.

  • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3,452 reviews

    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.

    Well laid out, great facilities and wonderful views all round.

  • Kokol Haven Resort
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 253 reviews

    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...

    The weather, the view, clean room, friendly staff.

  • Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 286 reviews

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

    Loungers on private beach. Lovely villa. Great staff.

  • Borneo Eagle Resort
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Pulau Tiga, Borneo Eagle Resort offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

    Уединение на острове. Отличный персонал. Вкусная еда.

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  • Borneo Beach Villas
    Spa and wellness centre
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,316 reviews

    Comprising of Spa Suites and Pool Villas, Borneo Beach Villas is a beach front property set along a 7 km pristine white sandy beach, nestled on lush landscaped surrounds on the Karambunai Peninsula,...

    Location and beach front. And the villa with a pool.

  • Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 511 reviews

    Set along the beachfront of Karambunai, Sabah Beach Villas & Suites offers spacious suites and villas with private pools. It features an outdoor pool and a private beach.

    Just little bet cleaning saurinding hotel and room

  • Kasih Sayang Hill Resort
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 reviews

    Featuring cool fresh air and lush greenery, Kasih Sayang Hill Resort offers rooms with spectacular views of Kota Kinabalu City and the surrounding nature.

    very beautiful scenery in front and back of the room

  • Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 345 reviews

    Boasting 3 outdoor pools, 8 dining options and a golf course, Nexus Resort & Spa offers relaxing stays in Karambunai, 30 km from Kota Kinabalu.

    beach, spa, access to city, access to mount kinabalu,

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Resorts that guests love in Kota Kinabalu

  • Avg. price/night: £54.30
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,316 reviews
    Friendly and helpful people managing this former resort in a stunning location
    Sally
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £141.13
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,822 reviews
    Amazing staff, facility, clean, various activities within the resort (at swimming pool, games area which includes table tennis, billiards, board games in addition to golf and tennis court and outside activities arrangements as wel The resort includes small market and shop
    Khaled
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £188.25
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 286 reviews
    Beautiful tropical island resort. Accommodation was quite luxurious albeit pricey. Breakfast was excellent and the restaurant very good.
    Kristina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £179.89
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 3,452 reviews
    The resort as a whole. Facilities were great for the whole family
    mimiemims
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £75.20
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 244 reviews
    Very clean, looks luxury, high quality equipment, secure, very helpfull and friendly staff
    Kanagaraj
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £141.13
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,822 reviews
    The staff are very kind and attentive. The ocean wing rooms are superb very luxurious . The breakfast and food around the resort are of a very high standard
    Steven
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.20
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 244 reviews
    Looks luxury and modern design room.
    Shahbana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £54.30
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,316 reviews
    Our stay at Borneo Beach Villas was an absolute delight. The villas were beautifully designed, offering stunning views of the ocean right from our balcony. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that all our needs were met promptly. We particularly loved the spaciousness of our villa, the well-maintained private pool, and the convenience of having a fully equipped kitchen. The resort's amenities, including the fitness center and spa, added an extra touch of luxury to our stay.
    Kimmy Kay
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £33.88
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 reviews
    the resort itself was good, food was really good, the view is amazing.
    Jafni
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £141.13
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,822 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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