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Kota Kinabalu featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and island views

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(38 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 Kompleks Asia City.

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Top hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
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The price is S$147 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
S$147
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool.

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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The price is S$163 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
S$163
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Everything good and tidy

Reviewed on 30 Oct, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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The price is S$135 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
S$135
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff, great food

Reviewed on 21 Nov, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Imago Shopping Mall

4.5/5(8 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall

Gaya Street Sunday Market

4/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Gaya Street Sunday Market

What to do in Kota Kinabalu

Private Tour Kampung Gypsy Water Village Kota Kinabalu Sabah

Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

S$31
per adult
Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu
Sabah VONA SPA Massage Experience

Sabah VONA SPA Massage Experience

S$26
per traveller
Sabah VONA SPA Massage Experience
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

S$29
per traveller
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
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