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JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.6 miles from Likas City Mosque and 2.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

A
ALIZZA
From
Malaysia
The service was tip top. Very helpful easy to communicate with them. Very satisfied with the room,parking was easy to access. Very recommended to stay with family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
$49.88
1 night, 2 adults

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Located off the coast of Borneo on Gaya Island, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features spacious villas with a private balcony. The resort features an outdoor pool and 3 dining options.

G
Gemma
From
United States
We were absolutely blown away by everything. There weren't many people staying at the resort so it felt so special, secluded, and peaceful. The photos don't do the resort, the services, or the scenery justice! We were going to stay at the Gayana marine resort for the overwater huts but they got damaged during the king tide, so this wasn't our first choice of resort. But we were thoroughly impressed by this place and think it was probably even better than the overwater huts I had been dreaming of! The private beach at Bungaraya is truly special and serene (no other resorts in this cove). Our beachside villa was so spacious and in pristine condition, with beautiful hibiscus surrounding the private pool, a short path leading to the beach which we could enjoy views of from our porch, and plenty of wildlife to enjoy just from our porch (lizards, monkeys, hornbills). By the beach we didn't have an issue with bugs (and I usually get eaten alive). The beachside villas are also great for a short walk to the restaurant and to the free kayak/SUP/snorkle gear checkout hut. Definitely worth splurging on the beachside villas. The coral reef accessible from the resort was beautiful (and healthy!) with lots of colorful fish and even some blue spotted sting rays. The food and service was also outstanding. That's not something we usually consider when looking for places (we usually just peruse the photos and available activities), but it was an important part of why our vacation was so enjoyable. We felt like royalty here, which was perfect for our honeymoon. We will definitely be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
$291.54
1 night, 2 adults

9人2房海景套房 Seaview 2bedroom 9 pax bay suite near kk town by Gc

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

2.9 miles from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, 9人2房海景套房 Seaview 2bedroom 9 pax bay suite near kk town by Gc provides accommodations with access to a fitness room.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$42.75
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Suite - Minuli

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Just a 11-minute walk from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Center and 1.1 miles from Likas Sport Complex, Bay Suite - Minuli features accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, with an indoor pool and a garden.

F
Faizal
From
Malaysia
The view, the facilities provided by the host, clean and spacious unit, and also children mini playground
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$59.38
1 night, 2 adults

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

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

T
Thomas
From
United States
The Magellan Sutera Resort is large property popular with families, groups, and couples. Staff were professional and very helpful. The rooms (ours was sea view, king) are spacious, well-appointed, and very comfortable. The pool area is beautiful and very popular with children, and there is a small beach to access the sea. There are several restaurants to choose from with very good food options. The breakfast buffet (included) was tasty, varied and plentiful. The view from the open-air breakfast area was truly tropical.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
Price from
$160.25
1 night, 2 adults

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

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.

L
Laura
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,186 reviews
Price from
$166.96
1 night, 2 adults

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Gaya Island (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest.

Y
Yu-Lun
From
Germany
Terrific location, good food, quiet, all kinds of facilities available, finely renovated villa, eco-friendly energy supply system, nice show, extremely welcoming staffs
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Price from
$261.25
1 night, 2 adults

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

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

A
Amelia
From
United States
What a beautiful location and the staff was incredible. Great service, food, and music. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. A great place to unwind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
$190.50
1 night, 2 adults

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Located at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort features spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa.

R
Rose
From
United Kingdom
Arriving on a boat where you're greeted by several staff whilst someone plays the xylophone was a special start. We stayed for 2 nights which felt just long enough. We were treated like royalty throughout our stay. All staff were so attentive, caring and friendly. Shout out to Eduardo and Eleanor who were so lovely. We were celebrating our honeymoon and Eduardo decorated a special sea-front table for our final dinner, which was so thoughtful. We had an amazing massage, a dive with Richie which was beautiful, and some snorkelling and sunbathing by the infinity pool, watching the monkeys in the trees! The pool was often empty so plenty of choice of sunbeds. The food was incredible and service exceptional. Bedrooms huge and beautiful with a great turn down service. We had a rainforest villa which is still on the water at high tide, making it like an aquarium around the room. We were lucky to have hornbills and a monitor lizard in the trees right outside our balcony. The whole place was just stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
$283.04
1 night, 2 adults

The Shore Sabah - Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (Near Kota Kinabalu)

Just a 3-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 500 yards from KK Esplanade, The Shore Sabah - Kota Kinabalu features accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, with an open-air bath and a garden.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$25.39
1 night, 2 adults
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There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.