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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Hotel Iskandar |
6.7 / 10 (306 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Sky Hotel |
7.9 / 10 (311 Reviews) |
From 22$ | |
| Y Hotel |
7.1 / 10 (315 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
| Grandis Hotels And Resorts |
8.2 / 10 (136 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Hotel Sri Iskandar |
7.3 / 10 (94 Reviews) |
From 34$ |
Kota Kinabalu offers a variety of family-friendly accommodations that cater to the needs of parents traveling with children. These hotels not only provide spacious rooms and essential amenities but also a range of recreational activities that ensure fun for the entire family. Whether you’re looking for resorts with kids' clubs, hotels with easy beach access, or properties offering guided tours to nearby attractions, Kota Kinabalu has it all. This coastal city, rich in culture and natural beauty, is an ideal destination for families seeking both relaxation and adventure.
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Hotel Iskandar
From 21$
Situated in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, the 2-star Hotel Iskandar is within walking distance from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Guests will have access to public parking nearby for added convenience.
Atkinson Clock Tower is 10 minutes' walk from the venue, while Central Wet Market is 550 metres away. The accommodation is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district. KK Times Square is just a few minutes' drive away.
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Sky Hotel
From 22$
Located a few minutes' drive from Central Wet Market, Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers 80 air-conditioned rooms. Plaza Wawasan is 0.3 km from the venue and Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 1.7 km away.
The accommodation is perfectly nestled in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, not very far from IMAGO Shopping Mall. The hotel is located next to All Saints Cathedral.
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Y Hotel
From 12$
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Oyo 564 Y Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation within 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Imago is less than 4.4 km away.
A short drive will take you to City Mall.
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Grandis Hotels And Resorts
From 14$
The 4-star Grandis Hotels And Resorts Kota Kinabalu is situated 2.5 km from City Park. Featuring 188 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
Gaya Street Sunday Market is less than 2.6 km away. The accommodation is set within 5 km distance from Kota Kinabalu city centre.
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Hotel Sri Iskandar
From 34$
The 2-star Hotel Sri Iskandar Kota Kinabalu offers comfortable rooms within easy reach of Gaya Street Sunday Market, which is about 10 minutes' walk. The venue is 500 metres from Central Wet Market.
The accommodation is centrally located in vicinity of Warisan Square. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is nearly 5 km away. A short drive will take you to Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Kota Kinabalu International |
| Average Price 💰 | 51$ |
| Hotels in Kota Kinabalu 🏨 | 908 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 5041 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Hotel Iskandar |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Sky Hotel |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Y Hotel |
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The Magellan Sutera Resort
From 137$
Featuring a sundeck, a treatment room and water slides, The Magellan Sutera Resort is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, 3.4 km from Central Wet Market. B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is less than 1.8 km away.
The venue is set in a beach area of Kota Kinabalu. This accommodation is located near the South China Sea. A short drive will take you to the memorial park "Double Six Monument".
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Oceania Hotel
From 39$
Oceania Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 1.5 km from the shopping mall "Centre Point" and offers a garden, a business centre and a restaurant. City Park is less than 2.4 km away.
The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Central Wet Market. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is also located near the accommodation.
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Promenade Service Apartment
From 27$
Promenade Service Apartment Kota Kinabalu lies 650 metres away from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, offering 128 rooms and featuring entertainment activities and a bar. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is less than 2.4 km away.
Located off Sabah State Mosque, the venue is set near Warisan Square. The hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district. City Park is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Lintas View Hotel
From 28$
Featuring a golf course, a barber shop and a restaurant, Lintas View Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Lintas Plaza district, 3.7 km from City Park. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is within 5 km of the venue, and the contemporary Sabah State Mosque is about 2.5 km away.
City Mall is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
From 155$
Offering direct access to the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu enjoys a perfect location in the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Set close to Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort, this property boasts non-smoking rooms along with an aqua park, water slides and a golf course available onsite.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.1 km from the venue, while B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is 4.1 km away. The sand beach is set 800 metres away.
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Unikarya Lodge
From 28$
Set within 4 km from Imago, the 2-star Oyo 44066 Unikarya Lodge Kota Kinabalu features WiFi throughout the property as well as free parking on site. KK Times Square is less than 4.2 km away.
A short drive will take you to Perdana Park.
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Oyo 216 La Viva Hotel
From 11$
Oyo 216 La Viva Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located 0.8 km from Central Wet Market, offers guests a luggage storage and a hairdresser. The venue is 5 km from the city centre and adjacent to Anjung Samudera.
The accommodation is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, in vicinity of Sabah State Mosque. Fruit Market is 5 minutes' walk from the property. Gaya Street Sunday Market is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Megah D'Aru Hotel
From 28$
Megah D'Aru Hotel is located in a metropolitan area of Kota Kinabalu, just a short drive from City Park. WiFi is available in public areas as well as a free private car park and a barber shop are available on site.
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park is 0.9 km from the venue, while KK Times Square is 2 km away. The accommodation is located in Tanjung Aru district.
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Hotel 7 Suria
From 36$
The 2-star Hotel 7 Suria Kota Kinabalu is set 1.4 km from the shopping mall "Centre Point" and 1.5 km from Central Wet Market. Free WiFi is available in the rooms as well as a luggage room, a safe deposit box and a vending machine are available on site.
The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Oceanus Waterfront Mall.
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Qlio Hotel
From 37$
Qlio Hotel Kota Kinabalu enjoys a prime location in the vicinity of Merdeka Square. The venue provides 36 guestrooms appointed with satellite television, WiFi and smoke detectors for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
The accommodation is 1 km from I Love KK, while Gaya Street Sunday Market is 2 km away. The city centre is also 5 km away. Qlio Hotel is a few minutes' drive from the shopping mall "Centre Point".
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Hotel Traveller
From 22$
Notable for its location 800 metres away from Central Wet Market in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is placed within 25 minutes' walk of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like free WiFi throughout the accommodation and access to a photocopier and a business centre.
The property is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary. Attractions within walking distance include Warisan Square and Sedco Square.
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Hotel Deleeton
From 23$
The 2-star Hotel Deleeton Kota Kinabalu provides non-smoking rooms and gives quick access to Central Wet Market, which is around 900 metres away. The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
This hotel offers accommodation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district with nearby access to B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. The property is also 15-minutes walk from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Sedco Square is also located near the venue.
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Kinabalu Daya Hotel
From 31$
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, Kinabalu Daya Hotel is next-door to Merdeka Square and a 5-minute drive from Gaya Street Sunday Market. There are meeting facilities, a photocopier and a conference space at the venue.
Central Wet Market is less than 1.3 km away. The distance between Kota Kinabalu city centre and the accommodation is 5 km. A short driving distance to City Park is a perk for guests staying at Kinabalu Daya Hotel.
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Hotel Legent
From 16$
The 2-star Hotel Legent lies in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district within a walking distance to Central Wet Market. The venue provides 18 guestrooms appointed with satellite TV, air conditioner, iron and ironing board for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
Kk Plaza is 0.6 km from the accommodation, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is settled 2.2 km away. The city centre is also 5 km away. Hotel Legent is a few minutes' drive from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.
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Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
From 15$
Located a few minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse Kota Kinabalu offers 14 air-conditioned rooms. Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront is within 350 metres of the venue and the shopping mall "Centre Point" is within 400 metres of it.
The accommodation is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, in vicinity of Warisan Square. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is 5 km away. Sabah State Mosque and other attractions are very close by, making Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse a good choice for travellers.
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Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu
From 17$
Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu is located 1.7 km from One Borneo Hypermall and offers 24-hour front desk assistance, free shuttle service and 24-hour security. The grand Likas City Mosque is less than 4.5 km away.
The venue offers a prime location in proximity to 1 Borneo Mall. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary is also a short drive away.
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Lintas Platinum Hotel
From 39$
Placed only a short driving distance from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, Lintas Platinum Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers amenities, such as flat-screen TV and a bar. Petagas War Memorial is a 10-minute drive from the venue and a 5-minute drive from Sabah Art Gallery.
Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia.Sabah is located near the accommodation, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is approximately a 5-minute drive away.
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C'Haya Hotel
From 101$
Offering free parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun deck, C'Haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located less than 10 minutes by car from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Situated in Tanjung Aru district, the venue is set 4.2 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The accommodation is set in the vibrant part of Kota Kinabalu, a few minutes away from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach.
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Oyo 777 Epal Hotel
From 16$
Oyo 777 Epal Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located 1.9 km from Central Wet Market, features free Wi Fi in public areas. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is within 5 km of the venue, and Gaya Street Sunday Market is about 3.2 km away.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is also located near the accommodation. The shopping mall "Centre Point" is just a few minutes' drive away.
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Hin Loi Guesthouse
From 17$
About 800 metres from Tanjung Aru, the 4-star Hin Loi Guesthouse Kota Kinabalu offers an a la carte restaurant on site. Among the facilities of this property there is a free car park, a golf course and a sun deck, along with free Wi Fi throughout the property.
I Love KK is less than 3.4 km away. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is a few minutes' drive away.
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Hotspot @ City Centre By Ssvc
From 66$
The 3-star Hotspot @ City Centre By Ssvc Hotel Kota Kinabalu is situated 1.3 km from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. The venue provides 12 guestrooms appointed with a personal safe, a TV and a sofa for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
Located off Handicraft Market, the accommodation is set near Gaya Street Sunday Market. The renowned domed Likas City Mosque is 10 minutes' journey by car from the property. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is a short drive away.