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Boasting a rooftop pool and sea views, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay is situated in Kota Kinabalu. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in Italian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

It’s really cozy and very comfortable.

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9.1
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

Offering a vast selection of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine restaurants, this resort also offers a beachside bar and a music lounge for a relaxing drink.

This resort is likely the best in the area. The beach is very impressive.

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8.8
Excellent
1,659 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive.

Our family had great stay in Magellan Sutera. There are different pools and all of them are amazing. The staffs are very friendly.

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8.4
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

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. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided.

Customer service, cleanliness, room view, breakfast buffet, water slides and ability to allow the hotel to accommodate so I could truly relax and be taken care of. Nearby islands were only 10 mins away with a choice of 3. Beautiful snorkelling. The spa was mind blowing. The buffet extensive! The slides for my little boy were perfect. The customer service was exceptional. The way they fixed any issues was very good. We had brown water in our bathtub for a couple of hours and the staff gave us a late 6pm check out which tied in perfectly with leaving on a huge flying itinerary that night. Just what we needed. Plus, due to getting phone calls at 2am twice from the staff accidentally, the team were so stressed by it, and then offered a free Seafood buffet on the Saturday night. Definitely will be back.

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8.8
Excellent
3,254 reviews
Price from
£137
per night

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 is also 15 km away from Karamunsing Capital.

Instagrammable place ! Beautiful views

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8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

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

Offering direct access to the beach, every unit is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy beach view from the private terraces. A dining area and a kitchen are provided in some units. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a shower.

Bungalows are spacious, luxurious, clean, well architectured Manukan Island is just a gorgeous place, we loved our stay there The staff were so kind

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8.3
Very Good
250 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and for guests who drive, free parking is available.

I actually stayed at Magellan as this hotel was closed for quarantine. The resort is facing the sea which was lovely to catch sunset. The variety of breakfast was spot on. If there is something that left an impression, it would have been the people especially the security/guard at the lobby!

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8.5
Very Good
916 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

JQ Citypads by Golden Stay is a recently renovated aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu, where guests can makes the most of its rooftop pool, free WiFi, water sports facilities and fitness centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Chinese cuisine.

my kid like the bunk bed and the couch bed.

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8.5
Very Good
10 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, city view and a patio, Petronella Apartment C1 Marina Court is located in Kota Kinabalu. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests.

Cleanliness of the room and the location of the apartment. Very convenient, near to the food stalls, mall and just a walking distance to the Philippines market.

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8.1
Very Good
76 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and a spa centre, 5 Bedrooms Penthouse 3 Bedrooms Apartment Marina Court Resort Condominium is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

While entering into the Marina Court it was looking so old. However this penthouse flat is very well maintained. Property looks nice and cosy. Around 13 People can be easily accommodated. Mr Denis is so helpful when I requested he guided me the local travel agent Mr Elwyn, who has well organised my day tour requirements. I recommend this place for big family or friends gatherings.

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8.7
Excellent
23 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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Highly-rated resorts in Kota Kinabalu

  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,661 reviews

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

    Amazing Hotel, everything was perfect and we even got an Upgrade.

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,541 reviews

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

    Beautiful resort with exceptional customer service.

  • Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,254 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 accommodations in Tanjung Aru.

    Staffs were very kind and rooms were very clean with nice view

  • Kokol Haven Resort
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 191 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodations, Kokol Haven Resort is located in Kota Kinabalu, 9.3 mi from Filipino Market Sabah and 6.8 mi from Likas City Mosque.

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

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

    Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island features 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.

  • The Pacific Sutera
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 916 reviews

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

    I like the facilities provided, the friendly staff.

  • Borneo Eagle Resort
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

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

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Resorts That Guests Love in Kota Kinabalu

  • Avg. price/night: £155.67
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,661 reviews
    Lovely friendly staff. Wonderful food. We have stayed many times at this resort.
    Jan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £80.11
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,267 reviews
    Great location right on the waterfront. The pool was fantastic, quiet and peaceful. The bedroom was pure luxury and the staff just faultless in their efforts and their friendliness. The breakfast buffet had so much to offer and the rooftop bar was a fantastic addition! Rocky Kong was so cheerful and helpful with arranging trips for us! Thank you for an amazing stay!
    Mercedes
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £151.89
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 272 reviews
    The resort is secluded with a beautiful private beach. Rooms are built to an extremely high standard with white marble every where. The staff have been helpful in every way. There are an abundance of monitor lizards, geckos, black squirrels, many song birds and insects
    John
    Group
  • 6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 18 reviews
    Near to my dinner place which is Sutera Resort
    Yasmin
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 202 reviews
    It's a cozy room for me. People who live nearby are friendly. The ITCC mall is very close, you could easily go to find someplace to eat or luxury. There are many groceries, pots, and cooking stuff that can be used.
    Lyndon
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £186.53
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews
    Staffs are helpful and friendly, resort is very clean and comfortable. Food are ok.
    Siau Fui
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £221.11
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,254 reviews
    It located about 10 minutes from the airport. We had a layover, so stayed one night here. We have previously stayed at this resort and really liked it. The atmosphere is great! The staff are very accommodating. Rooms are comfortable. Food is delicious and a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.
    Holly
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £44.61
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 318 reviews
    Communication and self check-in/out was very easy. Our apartment had a lovely pool & sea view and came with everything we could have needed! We loved the pool and an easy accessible beach is just a few meters from the pool away. The sunsets were magical! The resort comes with a restaurant, which comes in handy!
    Liana
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £155.67
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,661 reviews
    Food Staff Friendliness Room Appointment Resort Environment Overall Experience
    Ahmad Shazerain
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £151.89
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 272 reviews
    It was a quiet resort, not many guest, I was able to relax. There were many wild animals in the resort, I saw monkey, lizard, squirrels and otter. The environment was nice. Staffs were nice.
    Fong Yuen
    Solo traveler

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