The Best Small Luxury
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Charming. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Opened March 2022. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites offers some rooms with sea views, and every room has a coffee machine. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. North Borneo Railway is 2 km from the accommodation, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a few steps from The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Unique. Great views. Popular among women. 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. Breakfast is served daily at Prahu Restaurant, which also opens for all-day dining. Guests can also order room service. Guests can relax by the poolside or take a leisurely walk along the beach. Staff at the reception can help you arrange outdoor activities such as diving and snorkelling at an additional charge. Other facilities onsite include daily housekeeping and retail shops. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island is a 15-minute boat ride from Sutera Harbour. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6.7 km from Sutera Harbour. Show full description

Historic property. Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Boasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 4 km from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront. This eco-friendly property features air-conditioned guests rooms with free WiFi access. All rooms are fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV and complimentary bottled water. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer. Complete set of toiletries and bathrobes are available during the stay. Newspaper can be delivered daily upon request. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Tangerine Restaurant, which also opens for lunch and dinner. It specialises in Italian, Malaysian cuisines and other Asian dishes, cooked in an open-kitchen with pool and forest view seating. Other facilities on site include a spa. Staff at the 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with laundry at an additional charge. For your convenience, daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Other facilities include a ballroom, business center and meeting facilities. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 3.2 km from Sabah Museum, while Jesselton Point is 4.6 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 km from the property. Show full description

Newly opened, August 2023. Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence @ Imago Loft B 7th Floor features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Ritz Residence @ Imago Loft B 7th Floor rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Speaking English, Malay and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 4.3 km from Ritz Residence @ Imago Loft B 7th Floor, while North Borneo Railway is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the hotel. Show full description

Newly opened, December 2023. Located within 200 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore by Pinstay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. The property is around 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway, 5.6 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. Private parking is available on site. All units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The Shore by Pinstay also provide guests with a sea view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Popular points of interest near The Shore by Pinstay include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great breakfast. Great location. Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options. Furnished with contemporary decor, the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and luxury amenities. Handicraft Market and Night Food Market are within a 700 metres walk away. Some rooms offer club lounge access. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a hairdryer. Guest may enjoy scenic view from the rooms. Dining options at the hotel include Tanjung Ria Kitchen, which is Halal-certified and features local and Western cuisines in a contemporary, show-kitchen setting. Sushi and Japanese fare can be enjoyed at the award-winning Nagisa. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre or have a pampering treatment at the spa. Other facilities include a tour desk and a 24-hour reception. Currency exchange and laundry services are also available. Gaya Street is 400 metres from Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, while IMAGO Shopping Mall can be reached with a 3.5 km drive. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 KM from the property. Show full description

Popular among couples. Opened September 2022. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.2 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Popular points of interest near Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Highly elegant. Great location. Popular among couples. Opened February 2022. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel rooms come with bed linen and towels. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Popular points of interest near ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Charming. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Opened November 2021. Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 2.3 km, The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 1.8 km from The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, while North Borneo Railway is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Stylish. Great interior design. Opened April 2021. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Avangio Hotel features a bar and views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and restaurant. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Avangio Hotel features some rooms with pool views, and each room includes a kettle. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at Avangio Hotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Likas City Mosque is 4.3 km from the hotel, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 10 km from Avangio Hotel. Show full description

Superb breakfast. Rooftop pool. Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor. Rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Rooms on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge for evening cocktails, afternoon high tea, and use of private meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at Urban Kitchen, which serves Malaysian and International cuisines. Light meals are offered at Drip, while Breakout Lounge has a selection of alcoholic beverages. Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of western and Asian specialties. When the sun goes down, guests can enjoy live music and sip on signature craft cocktails at Club Bar located at the Hotel Lobby. Car hire and valet parking are available at an additional charge. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the 24-hour reception for assistance or local area information. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes from the Jesselton Jetty, a 5-minute drive to the famous handicraft market, and a mere 5-minute walk to the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, dotted with bars and restaurants that comes to life when the sun goes down. The Sabah State Museum is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.3 miles from the property. For some retail therapy, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is 1.5km away, Imago Shopping Mall is 920m away and the Sabah International Convention Centre is 2.8km away. Show full description

Great value. Less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is situated in Kota Kinabalu and features free WiFi and concierge services. The property is located 4.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 4.8 km from Likas City Mosque and 7.2 km from North Borneo Railway. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel 7 Suria rooms have bed linen and towels. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Indonesian, Malay and Chinese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kota Kinabalu Harbour, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Hotel 7 Suria. Show full description

Elegant. Unique. Rooftop bar. Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views. It is also 100 metres from the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and Night Food Market. Elegantly decorated, every room is air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. A minibar and ironing facilities are included. The en suite bathroom comes with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. For your comfort, a hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. You can relax in the poolside cabana or enjoy a pampering massage at the spa. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to assist you with airport shuttle and laundry services at an additional charge. Activities can be arranged at the tour desk on site. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Latest Recipe, along with a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Favola Italian Restaurant specialises in Italian cuisines and drinks are on offer at Azure Pool Bar & Café as well as Latitude 05. Guests can also enjoy sunset at the Rooftop @ Le Meridien bar. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal is 1.8 km from Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, while Tanjung Aru Beach is 5.5 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 9 km from the property. Show full description

Newly opened, December 2023. Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu. Show full description

Beautiful. Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop bar. Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, while North Borneo Railway is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Opened February 2022. 2.4 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, The Cara Boutique Hotel is set in Kota Kinabalu and offers air-conditioned rooms. The property is situated 5.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 500 metres from North Borneo Railway and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hotel features a hot tub, an ATM and free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At The Cara Boutique Hotel the rooms have a seating area. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 9.3 km from the accommodation, while Likas City Mosque is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 1 km from The Cara Boutique Hotel. Show full description

Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant. Every room is equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer mountain or city view. Daily breakfast is served at Libaran Restaurant with Continental options. Guests can enjoy drinks and light meals at the bar and the lounge. Facilities at the hotel include meeting rooms and a ballroom. Guests can relax by the poolside or exercise at the gym. The 24-hour reception offers free luggage storage and the staff can assist you with laundry service at an additional charge. Universiti Malaysia Sabah is 1.6 km from The Klagan Regency, while Jesselton Point is 13.5 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a 22 km drive away. Show full description

Great location. Great value. Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms . Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. Overlooking the sea or the city, every room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. For your comfort, a hairdryer and ironing facilities are available. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Deco Cafe & Grill, which also features a bar. Malaysian specialties are offered at The Asian Restaurant, while you can grab pastries and coffee at Pastria. Guests can exercise at the gym. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to assist you with car rentals and tour queries. Jesselton Point ferry terminal is 1 km from Horizon Hotel, while IMAGO Shopping Mall is 2.2 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a 8.4 km drive away. Show full description

Resort. Romantic. Lovely property. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Set amidst a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms. It boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and 6 dining options. For your comfort, luxury Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu toiletries and bathrobes are included. Free private parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Decorated in earthy tones, every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. Guests enjoy views of the garden or sea from the private balcony. 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. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements and outdoor activities, such as horse riding and jungle trekking. Alternatively, guests can indulge in a variety of spa treatments at the in-house spa. Kota Kinabalu is 35 km from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, while Kinabalu Mountain is 72 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 40 km drive from the property. Show full description

Resort. Beautiful. Unique. Great views. 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. Featuring elegant decor, the spacious rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV. Stunning ocean or mountain views can be enjoyed from private balconies with outdoor seating. For your convenience, the en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Dining options include Shang Palace, which specialises in Chinese cuisines. Live entertainment accompanies light refreshments at Borneo Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy various water sports activities, such as jet ski, surfing and diving. Children can play in the kids' pool with waterslides. Other amenities include a 9-hole golf course and Chi, The Spa, which offers relaxing massages. The staff at 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with car rentals and airport transfers at ab additional charge. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 7.3 km from the property. Show full description