Kota Kinabalu Holidays
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Your Kota Kinabalu Holiday
Book a Kota Kinabalu holiday package and get ready to experience the best of this city. Consider staying in the neighbourhood of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, which is good for bars and pubs, dining and markets. Every trip to Kota Kinabalu needs a well-designed itinerary. Fill yours with major attractions like 1Borneo Hypermall, Likas Stadium and Sabah State Mosque. Whoever you're escaping with and whatever your budget, your ultimate Kota Kinabalu holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.
Our guide on where to stay in Kota Kinabalu
Find the best Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(42 area reviews)
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.
Kota Kinabalu Holiday
Kota Kinabalu Essential Information
Language | Malaysian |
|---|---|
Currency | Malaysian ringgits |
Local Goodbye | Sampai jumpa lagi |
Closest Airport | Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) |
Population | 457,300 |
Max Temp Winter | 29ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park and Sabah State Museum |
Our pick of the best Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$144
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$140
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
An eventful stay in KK le Meridien
"Pros Location hardworking friendly staff shout out to Concierge team Rocky Natashkumar from bar Malcom ,Ricky in front office club lounge team GM Suresh who tried to fix issues as they arose ( see cons below) very comfortable bed, meals, breakfast Cons: -*****caution very slippery marble type floors ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$291 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$291
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly with😀"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
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.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Kota Kinabalu
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
After visiting Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Sutera Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Kampung Sembulan Baru with a trip to Sutera Harbour. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
What to do in Kota Kinabalu
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
AU$36
per adult
Sabah: Ticket to Rainbow island day trip with lunch
AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies
AU$72
per adult
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Lodging
- Holiday Homes in Api-api Centre
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- Bandaran Berjaya Hotels
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- Resort in Bandaran Berjaya
- Hotels near Centre Point
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- All Inclusive Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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- Hotels with Pool in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
- Scuba Diving Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
- Spa Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
- Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotels
- Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Hotels near Gleneagles Hospital
- Hotels near Imago Shopping Mall
- Hotels near Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Hotels near KK Plaza
- Adults Only Hotels in Kampung Air
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- Luxury Hotels in Kampung Air
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- Kampung Sembulan Hotels
- Hotels near Kompleks Asia City
- Hotels near Kompleks Karamunsing
- Hotels near Kota Kinabalu Central Market
- Hotels near Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Hotels near Plaza Wawasan
- Apartments in Sabah
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- Hotels near Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- Hotels near Sutera Harbour
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Packages
- Anjung Samudera
- Visit Bandaran Berjaya
- Borneo Marine Research Institute
- City Mall
- Dalit Beach
- Gaya Island Holidays
- Gaya Street Sunday Market
- Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah
- Kk Plaza
- Karambunai Holidays
- Kompleks Karamunsing
- Kota Kinabalu Central Market
- Kota Kinabalu District Holidays
- Visit Kampung Air
- Likas Sports Complex
- Likas Stadium
- Mahua Waterfall
- Manukan Island Holidays
- Oceanus Waterfront Mall
- Visit Pusat Bandar
- Sabah State Mosque
- Sabah Holidays
- Visit Sabah
- Sapi Island
- Sedco Square
- Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- Sutera Harbour
- Tamparuli Suspension Bridge
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
- Upside Down House
- Water World Theme Park
Holiday Rentals
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