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Here is a quick list of 5 Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo |
8.8 / 10 (720 Reviews) |
From 11$ | |
| Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
8.8 / 10 (1403 Reviews) |
From 42$ | |
| Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu |
8.8 / 10 (1828 Reviews) |
From 67$ | |
| Ritz Residence - A Member Of The Luxury Hotel Group |
9.3 / 10 (615 Reviews) |
From 55$ | |
| Hilton Kota Kinabalu |
8.9 / 10 (974 Reviews) |
From 77$ |
Kota Kinabalu Luxury Five Star Hotels
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Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo
From 11$
Offering a shared lounge and baggage storage, the 3-star smoke-free Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies in a shopping neighbourhood, approximately 10 minutes by car from the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market and 3.9 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall. The comfortable hotel boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
From 42$
Situated only 5 minutes' stroll from Pantai Dalit Beach, the 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu hotel can arrange horse riding tours to ensure a more exciting holiday. This Kota Kinabalu resort, featuring 18 holes of golf, is positioned 2.9 km from Tuaran Crocodile Farm.
A fitness centre and a swimming pool are available at the Shangri-La. At this Kota Kinabalu hotel you can enjoy kayaking, sailing, and billiard. The property provides a variety of treatment options such as reflexology, body wraps, and body scrub along with a treatment room and a foot bath.
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
From 67$
Located only 5 minutes on foot from the Sinsuran Night Market, the stylish 5-star Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu hotel provides guided tour service for the utmost comfort and convenience. With a waterfront location a few moments from the local food market, this Kota Kinabalu hotel also features a private art gallery.
An outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness club highlight the Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. Also, at the accommodation, guests can take advantage of a golf club provided onsite. Spa options at this Kota Kinabalu hotel include a full-service spa along with a steam room and a sauna. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room and a 24-hour business centre offered on site.
5 Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Downtown
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Ritz Residence - A Member Of The Luxury Hotel Group
From 55$
Offering a location 5 minutes' walk from Vino Vino Bistro, the 5-star Ritz Residence - A Member Of The Luxury Hotel Group Kota Kinabalu offers 205 rooms. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Ritz welcomes guests to enjoy beauty services, a nightclub, and water slides provided on-site. For relaxation, guests can dive into 2 outdoor swimming pools and enjoy a treatment room, a sauna, and a foot bath along with body scrub, pedicure, and manicure.
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
From 77$
Providing guests with car rentals, the modern Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is located 2.3 km from the Atkinson Clock Tower. This 5-star hotel is nestled in a picturesque neighbourhood and offers the city, and has a steam room and a sauna.
Entertainment at the Hilton includes wedding services and live performances. A fitness club at the property is open to guests for fitness classes.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu |
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
From 76$
Offering a nightclub and a shared lounge, the 5-star smoke-free Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies in a vibrant area of Kota Kinabalu, merely 0.8 km from Signal Hill Observatory Tower and merely 7 minutes' walk from Handicraft Market. Situated within reach of Atkinson Clock Tower in the entertainment district of Kota Kinabalu, the fantastic hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
A steam room and a sauna are available for guests.
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The Seraya Hotel
From 27$
Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from I Love KK, the comfortable The Seraya Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, and public parking. The 5-star hotel is around 6 km from North Borneo train station and in close proximity to the Merdeka Shopping Complex.
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K Avenue Sunrise View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport
From 36$
The comfortable 5-star K Avenue Sunrise View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport hotel is within a 5-km distance of the Angels Saint Michael Church Penampang and has an outdoor swimming pool plus a fitness room. This Kota Kinabalu hotel offers an Asian restaurant and features convenient location with a such place of power and worship as the contemporary Sabah State Mosque approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Highlights at K Avenue Sunrise View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport hotel include a sauna, an aqua park, and water slides.
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
From 164$
Located 4.8 km from City Park, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu hotel offers 3 outdoor tennis courts. A poolside bar as well as an aqua park and a sun deck can be enjoyed at this 5-star resort, boasting the setting only a few steps from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort.
This Kota Kinabalu hotel features an adult pool as well as a steam room, a sauna, and a foot bath. Guests staying at the Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu are welcome to join yoga at a fitness centre.
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
From 87$
Offering premium rooms and Wi-Fi in public areas, the 5-star Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu Hotel is 12 minutes' walk from the Merdeka Square and 3.1 km from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. Located only steps away from the Jesselton Point, the hotel overlooks the ocean and invites guests to have a drink at a rooftop bar.
You can enjoy karaoke and bowling as well as an infinity pool. The hotel has a fitness club.
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
From 100$
Offering 6 restaurants, the elegant 5-star Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel lies in a business area a mere 5 minutes on foot from the Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Boasting a waterfront location 2.4 km from a historical place like the Sabah Palace, the smoke-free hotel includes an infinity swimming pool.
Beach facilities at Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel include parasols and towels. Those who like to keep fit can partake in fitness classes and enjoy such activities as snorkelling, boating, and hiking.
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The Magellan Sutera Resort
From 131$
The 5-star The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, about 3 km from the Desa Dairy Farm, features a private art gallery and 3 outdoor tennis courts for guests to enjoy. Located approximately a 25-minute walk from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, this Kota Kinabalu hotel offers 609 rooms with magnificent views of the garden.
Along with a summer terrace, a shared lounge, and a bowling alley, guests will enjoy access to an outdoor swimming pool as well as a spa salon. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, The Magellan Sutera Resort includes a fitness centre featuring fitness classes. A steam room, a hot tub, a sauna, and a foot bath are provided to ensure utmost relaxation. Business travellers can also use a meeting room with a catering service.
5 Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Near Airport
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel
From 115$
The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers 500 rooms with a contemporary interior, a 5-minute ride from IMAGO Shopping Mall. Offering an Olympic-sized swimming pool with swimming pool toys, this hotel is located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.
The Pacific Sutera Hotel offers access to a beautiful beach with parasols and beach towels. Active guests will be interested in guided snorkelling trips arranged by this Kota Kinabalu hotel. The hotel features a full spa along with a sauna and a foot bath. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference space and a meeting room offered on site.
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K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport
From 69$
The 5-star K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport hotel is about 10 minutes' drive from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach and has an infinity pool plus a fitness centre.
K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
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The Shore By Calvin
From 107$
The comfortable 3-star The Shore By Calvin Kota Kinabalu hotel gives quick access to the shopping mall "Centre Point", situated only a 6-minute walk away. You will find a laundromat at this Kota Kinabalu hotel.
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Paradise Suite At Scsp, Jalan Ming Garden
From 32$
The comfortable 5-star Paradise Suite At Scsp, Jalan Ming Garden Kota Kinabalu hotel is only 1.6 km from the Sinsuran Night Market and has an outdoor swimming pool plus a fitness centre. Thanks to its prime location, this Kota Kinabalu aparthotel is approximately a 5-minute drive from the memorial park "Double Six Monument", which guests can visit to explore the history of the area.
The property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
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Gayana Marine Resort
From 279$
Situated just a 6-minute walk from the Marine Ecology Research Centre, the traditional Gayana Marine Resort Kota Kinabalu has 2 spa tubs. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and a health club, the 5-star hotel offers access to the Jesselton Point, which is 4.2 km away.
Guests can make different arrangements at the Gayana Marine Resort, including scuba diving, canoeing, and kayaking or rent limousines to explore Kota Kinabalu. You can try canoeing and hiking at the hotel.