We have created a list with the best private villas in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated February 2024.
Situated in Kota Kinabalu and only 80 metres from Karambunai Beach, Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has pool and garden views, and is 28 km from Filipino Market Sabah. All units at the villa complex have air conditioning and a desk. A private beach area is available on-site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the villa. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. Likas City Mosque is 23 km from Home Sweet Villas, Karambunai, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu and features a private pool and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The units at the villa complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, the units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy pool views. All units feature private entrance. The villa has a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Karambunai Beach is 80 metres from Bonheur at Karambunai, while Filipino Market Sabah is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located just 2.9 km from North Borneo Railway, Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.2 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 10 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 5 km from Filipino Market Sabah. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. A car rental service is available at the holiday home. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hin Loi Guesthouse II is a holiday home set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Providing free private parking, the holiday home is 1.8 km from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave and there is a shared bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided at Hin Loi Guesthouse II. Car hire is available at the property. Tanjung Aru Beach is a 2 km walk from the property. Gaya Street (Sunday Market) is 3.6 km from Hin Loi Guesthouse II, while Likas City Mosque is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2 km from Hin Loi Guesthouse II.Show full description
JML Family Homestay ~ Entire Residential Home is set in Kota Kinabalu, 5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.7 km from Likas City Mosque, as well as 8.2 km from North Borneo Railway. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.2 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The holiday home is air-conditioned and has 3 bedrooms, a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from JML Family Homestay ~ Entire Residential Home, while Likas Sport Complex is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km from North Borneo Railway. It is located 3.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and offers a shared kitchen. The holiday home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, a TV, a washing machine, and a shared bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. At the holiday home, all units are soundproof. At the holiday home, all units include bed linen and towels. Likas City Mosque is 6.7 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu.Show full description
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Starry night homestay is set in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.9 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 5.8 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 7 km from Starry night homestay.Show full description
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 8.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km from North Borneo Railway, NJ_Homestay@KKIA/Petagas KK offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.2 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 8.8 km from the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 1 km from NJ_Homestay@KKIA/Petagas KK.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Featuring mountain views, KK Kiansom Retreat offers accommodation with an infinity pool and a balcony, around 15 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 15 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 17 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Likas City Mosque. The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The holiday home also has a seating area and 3 bathrooms. The property offers garden views. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 18 km from KK Kiansom Retreat.Show full description
Newly opened, March 2024. Situated 7 km from Likas City Mosque, 7.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 10 km from North Borneo Railway, 嘉乐民宿JIALE homestay provides accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Opening onto a terrace, the air-conditioned villa consists of 5 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the villa, while Likas Sport Complex is 6.5 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah. A flat-screen TV is provided. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 11 km from 嘉乐民宿JIALE homestay.Show full description
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, HOMESTAY D' SEPANGAR HILLS is located in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 18 km from HOMESTAY D' SEPANGAR HILLS, while North Borneo Railway is 21 km away. Filipino Market Sabah is 17 km from the holiday home and Likas City Mosque is 11 km away. The spacious holiday home comes with 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home features a barbecue and a garden. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Offering a garden and quiet street view, Kota Kinabalu family Home is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 5.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km from Likas City Mosque. The property is around 6.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 8.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 12 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home features 3 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and fridge, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. The air-conditioned holiday home also features a seating area, washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre is 600 metres from the holiday home, while Likas Sport Complex is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 8 km from Kota Kinabalu family Home.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Offering city views, Peach Villa @ Putatan is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 8.2 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 10 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from Filipino Market Sabah, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from Peach Villa @ Putatan. The property is non-smoking and is located 7 km from North Borneo Railway. This holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms equipped with a bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Likas City Mosque is 17 km from the holiday home, while Petagas War Memorial is 6.1 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, April 2024. Penampang Delima House is located in Kota Kinabalu, 6.6 km from North Borneo Railway, 10 km from Likas City Mosque, as well as 4.4 km from Sabah State Mosque. With free private parking, the property is 6.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.5 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. Petagas War Memorial is 5.7 km from the holiday home, while St. Michael Church Penampang is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Penampang Delima House.Show full description
Located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, Jeminlin homestay, budget price features a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 24 km away and North Borneo Railway is 26 km from the holiday home. This spacious air-conditioned holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a cable flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Filipino Market Sabah is 22 km from the holiday home, while Likas City Mosque is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 25 km from Jeminlin homestay, budget price.Show full description
Luxury Condominium at Loft Imago has a sauna and air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the holiday home, every unit is equipped with a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, units at the holiday home also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace. At the holiday home, each unit has bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. Guests can also relax in the garden, beside the outdoor swimming pool, or in the shared lounge area. Likas City Mosque is 8.1 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from Luxury Condominium at Loft Imago.Show full description
AaronL Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 5.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 4.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 4.8 km from Likas City Mosque. This holiday home provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The holiday home features family rooms. At the holiday home, each unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a bidet and free toiletries. Units include a kettle, a shared bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. At the holiday home, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. North Borneo Railway is 7.7 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 8 km from AaronL Homestay.Show full description
Newly opened, October 2023. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, NewWALAI N3 Landed house near IMAGO KK with CarGarage offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Likas City Mosque is 9.2 km from the holiday home and Sabah State Mosque is 1.8 km away. The spacious holiday home has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bidet. The property also has 5 bathrooms featuring a shower and slippers, and towels and bed linen are at guests' disposal. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. North Borneo Railway is 4.1 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 7.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from NewWALAI N3 Landed house near IMAGO KK with CarGarage.Show full description
Offering quiet street views, Home Suhaila is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 7.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. Likas City Mosque is 12 km away and Sabah State Mosque is 1.3 km from the holiday home. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is featured. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A minimarket is available at the holiday home. North Borneo Railway is 6.2 km from Home Suhaila, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 6.8 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Newly opened, December 2023. Located 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 1.9 km from North Borneo Railway and 8.9 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC, Hibiscus Homestay provides accommodation situated in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The 5-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The air-conditioned holiday home also offers a washing machine and 3 bathrooms with a bidet, a bath and a shower. Likas City Mosque is 9.4 km from the holiday home, while Sabah State Mosque is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2 km from Hibiscus Homestay.Show full description
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