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Top 4 Stars Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Front of property

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (768)
"The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill"
The price is S$58
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (147)
"Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road."
The price is S$72
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Outdoor pool

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20)
"Huge room with great views of the airport and the sea. The pool is great however does lack a bit of seating/pool loungers (there is a 4 or 5 seats max). But its greay seeing the planes land from the edge of the pool. Staff really friendly - they do charge you a refunable deposit when you check in - just something to he aware of."
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (534)
"Check-in was good and fast with such a friendly and professional staff. Room is just as requested. Only drawback is lack of switches for lighting which was replaced with digital push screen which doesn't seem to work resulting in a poorly lit room and caused inconveniences due to that. Prefer to have manual swtches for practicality."
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (887)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is S$185
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan,2025
Grandis Hotel
Horizon Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Horizon Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (940)
"Beds were comfortable with good room size. Had everything to make our stay enjoyable. Staff were very helpful. Restaurant and breakfast were very good. Very good location. "
The price is S$122
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Horizon Hotel
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (671)
"We were given a room looking out to the sea; great view. Once the vacant lot between the hotel and the sea is constructed, the view of the sea will be blocked. Bed is comfortable. Service is good. What pulled down the score is the hotel conditions. There are stains along the edging of the shower screens and walls. The bathroom grout is clean. There are moldy spots in the tiles of the swimming pool grout at the water level."
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
The price is S$60
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan,2025
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool. "
The price is S$120
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Porch

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (165)
"I stayed here for one night as I was transiting through Kota Kinabalu. The hotel kindly offer a free airport pick-up. Lovely staff, clean room, and good quality gym and pool facilities. The breakfast was pleasant. "
The price is S$50
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Outdoor pool

Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (150)
"The hotel staff is very polite and very fast check in, but the hotel swimming pool is under maintenance the worker start work in the early of morning."
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Borneo Beach Villas
Outdoor pool

Borneo Beach Villas

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (348)
"The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though."
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Borneo Beach Villas
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar

Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We would like to express our appreciation to the Ritz Residence Team for their amazing service even before arriving at Kota Kinabalu. Their exceptional service deserves a 10-star rating."
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lobby lounge

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (327)
"Best hotel to start the year 2024! The service was great. The staff were super polite and friendly. The room was vast and I added with a rollaway bed without any issues - still very spacious. There’s free breakfast too. Near shopping complex just this one focused more on electronic products. Not something tourists will want to buy. Haha. Overall, I will stay in this hotel again. ❤️"
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Eagle Resort
Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, scuba diving

Borneo Eagle Resort

4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"The Borneo Eagle is an exclusive five star hotel - newly launched. The staff are excellent, facilities good - the only issue we had was the plethora of sand flies which caused a lot of issues sitting outside. We talked to the Manager about this and understand a machine is being shipped to deal with this issue - also the beach on the offside of the hotel was covered with plastic bottles and rubbish, which should be cleared on a daily basis to support the high quality nature of the hotel."
Borneo Eagle Resort
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
View from property

HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Didn’t expect the air purifier + water purifier and not forgetting the free Netflix !!!"
The price is S$83
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
Outdoor pool

Borneo Vista Suites Hotel

4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (157)
"nothing..."
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
Jesselton Point Homestay
Outdoor pool

Jesselton Point Homestay

4.0 star property
Jesselton Point Homestay
Grand Borneo Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

Grand Borneo Hotel

4.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Affardoble price"
Grand Borneo Hotel
Greenfield Residence Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

Greenfield Residence Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Everything complete for living... Very2 nice"
Greenfield Residence Kota Kinabalu
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19 Dec - 20 Dec
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Greenfield Residence Kota Kinabalu is a leading 4-star escape in Kota Kinabalu. With more space to unwind compared to a typical hotel and full of charm, our apartments are a terrific way to experience this city like a local.
What are the top 4-star hotels in downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Enjoy the city effortlessly when you book a stay at Borneo Eagle Resort. About 0.48 kilometres northeast from downtown Kota Kinabalu, this 4-star hotel places you in the ideal location to get the most out of this lively city with the added comfort of a garden and a spa.
Are there any 4-star hotels near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?
Lock in a stay at Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu if you’re flying into or taking off from Kota Kinabalu via Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). This 4-star escape is about 6 kilometres away. Ming Garden Hotel and Residences is another upscale stay conveniently located around 8 kilometres from the terminal.