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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 beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

S$258

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Morning joy with a free buffet breakfast, fuelling your adventures at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

S$85

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

3. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

4. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$148

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

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.

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$128

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

6. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$98

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

7. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$141

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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 modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

8. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Hotels with free breakfast and pools in 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 beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

S$258

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

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.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$128

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$148

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$98

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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 modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$191

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$141

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$114

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$175

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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5-star hotels with free breakfast in 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 beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

S$258

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

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.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$128

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$148

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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 modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$122

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$141

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$191

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

S$556

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

A modern interior with a curved seating arrangement, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern interior with a bar area, a grid-like window design, and a sign reading "SAKURA".

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple seating areas, and a view of the kitchen.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$155

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

S$290

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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4-star hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

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 building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$85

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$98

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$114

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

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A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$94

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$175

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$98

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

S$91

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a red carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

S$53

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a pool, and a stone wall.

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

S$69

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like to visit Kota Kinabalu?

Enjoy a free breakfast in your Kota Kinabalu hotel, then venture out to experience everything this location has to offer. Visitors like Kota Kinabalu for its marina.

How many hotels with free breakfast will I find in Kota Kinabalu?

Among the 614 Expedia hotels found in Kota Kinabalu, 11 hotels offer free breakfast.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Kinabalu?

After you've had a hearty breakfast, see what's waiting for you in Kota Kinabalu. Centre Point, KK Plaza, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are among the attractions that make Kota Kinabalu unique. You might also want to check out Gaya Street Sunday Market, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Imago Shopping Mall during your visit.

What are free breakfast hotels in Kota Kinabalu like?

From continental breakfasts to sit-down service, a free breakfast can help you jump-start your day in Kota Kinabalu. A hotel with complimentary breakfast is also a simple way to stick to your budget. Not every hotel serves the same kind of free breakfast, but you can filter your search results to "Breakfast included" and then check the hotel's breakfast details.

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