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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

1. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Genya
S$87
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.
A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Paula
S$114
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.
A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.
A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.
A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

3. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
United States
Linda JUNE
S$215
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Italy
Davide
S$129
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
HEIDI
S$122
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
MRS
S$167
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.
A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

7. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Savannah
S$142
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
Thomas
S$98
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.
A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

9. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
Japan
Hiroshi
S$541
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gaya Island Resort
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.
A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

10. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
John
S$61
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Klagan Hotel
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What should I see while I'm in Kota Kinabalu?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Kota Kinabalu has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Centre Point, KK Plaza and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Gaya Street Sunday Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping Mall.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In Kota Kinabalu, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Kota Kinabalu hotel?
Stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu and you won't have to hide or your sexuality or your gender identity when you check in. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options offer community-specific packages, exclusive tours and opportunities for social interaction.

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