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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
45 reviews
Price from
$92
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.

amazing resort with huge private beach. i had great time during stay here. i love all the ambience also my room can chill and relax in outside with huge bathub frm private balcony. i was booked in ocean wing with sea view but unfortunately the room was not exactly sea view what i expected, it was like garden view. thank you Shangri La Rasa Ria!

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8.8
Excellent
1,660 reviews
Price from
$138
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.

Everything is perfect- The rooms, the view, the surrounding, the breakfast...😋👍🏻

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8.4
Very Good
1,539 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 accommodation in Tanjung Aru. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided.

The staff were incredibly kind and friendly. The location was great - a short ride from the airport, city, and attractions. The hotel was clean and it had amazing facilities. The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. A wonderful stay!

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8.8
Excellent
3,240 reviews
Price from
$154
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
193 reviews
Price from
$63
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.

For starters, the place is amazing. The island gets so peaceful at night when the day guests are gone. During the day, you can lounge on sunbeds in the private beach area. Yes, other daytourists can enter there, but we found them not doing this often as it was clearly marked as a beach for in-house guests only. When you check in, you get very clear instructions about what you can do on the island and what to look out for. You can get a snorkel and life vest for free if you ask. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. When they prepared ours, they put already the aircon on and the radio, it felt really welcoming. The staff goes out of their way to make your stay very pleasant. I would definitely stay here again!

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8.4
Very Good
250 reviews
Price from
$196
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.

Beautiful location and use of all facilities at 2 resorts and country club

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8.5
Very Good
923 reviews
Price from
$113
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

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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8.2
Very Good
78 reviews
Price from
$117
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
$57
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
     · 1,660 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.

    Everything is great, too. Is clean staffs are nice and helpful

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,539 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
     · 3,240 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
     · 193 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
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    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
     · 923 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: $192.21
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 270 reviews
    The beach is beautiful and clean, the whole resort and gardens are immaculate. The staff are very friendly and helpful and it's a very family friendly resort. The only activities we did was kayaking in the lagoon and a cooking class which were both fun. The perfect place for some downtime and proper relaxation, especially a drink on the beach at sunset.
    Patrick
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $192.21
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 270 reviews
    Beautiful setting and nature around. Beautiful beach. Huge resort and well looked after. Rooms are big and comfortable beds. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Staff are helpful and friendly. Drinking water supplied (however in single use plastic bottles). Overall comfortable stay by the beach and good place to relax for a few days.
    Maria
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $224.45
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 250 reviews
    Hill top lodges were amazing. Clean, spacious, leads right onto the private beach. Also far enough from the day tourists to feel separate. Cheaper than other resorts in these islands.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $165.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,660 reviews
    Clean and comfortable resort, got a free upgrade to a sea view room which was nice. Buffet breakfast was good with wide selection. Laslie the guide had lots of good stories and pointed out some cool wildlife.
    Lorna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $288.64
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,240 reviews
    Room was big and clean. Staff was really nice and this is the reason I am not giving a 2 to this property. They wanted to help but the way this place in manged and the set up makes it impossible to called it a resort.
    Ivan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $165.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,660 reviews
    Great location resort 🌅beautiful view to sunset. Very friendly stuff, really good adapted swimming zones for kids from 1 y.old, clean beach 🏖 comfortable for jogging 🏃‍♀️ delicious breakfast and meals🤤
    З
    Зоя
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $165.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,660 reviews
    Lovely friendly staff. Wonderful food. We have stayed many times at this resort.
    Jan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $112.90
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,285 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: $97.18
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 60 reviews
    the accommodation is clean and luxury
    Dominik
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $165.89
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,660 reviews
    food was delicious (even buffets) staff was very nice family resort but quite for adults beach and sea very nice concierge staff very professional .. thank you
    Pauline
    Family with young children

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