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Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. The property is around 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Absolutely amazing! The nicest staff ever, the lady I was messaging on WhatsApp gave me SO much information and really allowed me to have the best Sabah trip! The staff went above and beyond! The breakfast is a help yourself breakfast to bread, cereal and jams. The room was very clean and comfortable as well as the bathroom. Loved the location, overall a very pleasant stay :)

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9
Superb
1,243 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

Featuring a garden, private pool and sea views, No1 Revisited Stay-Luxury Corner Seaview, 2bath room-Mango House3 is set in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah. We were thankful for the host's flexibility and exceptional communication with us. The views were amazing, and the location of Mango House is super close to attractions. We were also thankful for the number of towels provided for us.

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9.1
Superb
109 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor pool or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the sea and pool. We love the location and sunsets. The villa is top of the top. The owner is a great person, answered all questions we had about different things. I highly recommend this place to everyone:)

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9.5
Exceptional
206 reviews
Price from
US$266
per night

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah. Great location; right at the centre and by the seaside. I was checking in at 5pm but the room wasnt ready. They were kind enough to upgrade and add complementary breakfast. Its not about the freebies but going above and beyond to show you care.

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9.1
Superb
962 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo Railway. This 4-star apartment offers full-day security, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance. We loved everything about apartment!So nice and clean.Hosts are amazing and very helpful.

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9.3
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$48
per night

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. very comfortable bed, air conditioning very performing, mini fridge, clean and safe The location is perfect, just in front of a shopping mall and beside local excellent restaurant Zieleto. Staff is really helpful and reactive

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9.3
Superb
565 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, an ATM and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Amazing stay. Attentive and caring staff. Fantastic room with a very comfortable bed and a shower you never want to get out of. Air con, toiletries, tea and coffee all provided. Best stay ever. Super clean and convenient for everything in the town, right in the heart of Asia City A short walk to the jetty for water activities or island trips.

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9.4
Superb
448 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. The staff were superb. Sya the receptionist in particular is very hospitable and helpful: no task or question will make her flinch or nervous. She is incredibly helpful and a net positive to the hostel with her work attitude. The housekeeping cleaners are very diligent with their work and never slacked off. Smoking corner has good ventilation and there is plenty of seating and power outlets. Also a tv with cable and spare computer, card games and board games. Laundry is affordable at 12 MYR for dry and wash and the staff will help you with it. There are ample toilets and shower and the place is very clean. Lots of hooks to hang your clothes. You can leave your bags and relax in the common area after checking out. The private room was extremely comfortable and spacious and the AC was strong. Tours are on offer and you pay in cash. Staff know exactly what they are doing and they are honest - I forgot to take out my money from my shorts pocket and the staff returned it to me promptly when doing my laundry. Very easy to make new friends here and it is a social place. Will come back!!!!!

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9.4
Superb
494 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Facing the seafront in Kota Belud, Bigfin beach resort features a private beach area. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a garden. The property provides sea views and a terrace.

Guests at Bigfin beach resort can enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, and kayaking while other on-site activities includes hiking or simply lounging by the beach. Everything ! The beauty of the place,even the details with the planting of flowers and plants. Food was very good. Very kind staff. Everything day, a man cleans the beach! So ok there is just electricity between 5 pm and 9 pm , but it is written in the description ! So why complain after?! We loved it there! Great atmosphere ! Not for people looking for a five star resort! But for simple people who want to enjoy nature.

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9.2
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Located in Mantanani Island, GreenHouse Lodge provides accommodation with access to a garden. The property boasts reusable plastic materials, using energy-saving lighting and conserving rainwater.

A private beach area is available on site and snorkelling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the property. From the moment we arrived, we absolutely loved our stay here. If you're looking for a beautiful, eco-friendly retreat created and run by people who genuinely care about the environment, this is the place for you. Fred, the owner, built this Ecolodge himself with a clear mission: to be 100% sustainable. Every aspect of the property reflects that goal—everything is green, circular, and thoughtfully designed. The lodge is impressively clean, well-maintained, and full of character. The rooms are spacious, freshly renovated, and each comes with its own private bathroom. We stayed in the Double Room, which was very comfortable and equipped with a fan—perfect for keeping cool at night. All the essentials are available on-site, including kayak and snorkeling gear rentals, which made exploring the area super convenient. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the food. Sook Peng, Fred’s wife, is not only an incredible cook but also a truly warm and welcoming person. Sharing meals with her was a joy, and her cooking made every meal memorable. There are also cozy hammocks for relaxing, and the peaceful atmosphere made it easy to unwind. We couldn't recommend this place more highly—it's a rare gem built with heart and purpose. Oh, I was almost forgetting, both land and transport are organized by the Fred and Sook Peng and everything went super smooth! Terima kasih Fred and Sook Peng!

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9.4
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$92
per night

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