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Featured Kota Kinabalu Beach Hotels

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
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Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Beach Villas
Borneo Beach Villas
4 out of 5
Pool Villa 161, Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai ...
Borneo Beach Villas
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
5 out of 5
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai ...
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
3.5 out of 5
PV 140, Pecinct Dillenia, Nexus Residence, Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai ...
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island Resort
5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
Gaya Island Resort
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
3 out of 5
Jalan Papar Baru, Kampung Laut Kinarut, Kinarut, Sabah
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Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kinarut. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lok Kawi Wildlife Park and Monsopiad Cultural ...
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
KM26, Jalan Papar, Kampung Beringgis, Papar, Sabah
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Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Papar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale.
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Pools in Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Excellent staff assistance"

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2024

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This was a very nice property with a great pool and comfortable rooms. My daughter loved the waterslide and had fun at the kids club. The discovery centre was a unique addition. The restaurant offerings were delicious but lacked a bit in terms of completing a meal (eg Indian food but no raita or ..."

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Just excellent. Also, great for those who bring their children."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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Hotels with Hot Tubs in Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Beach Villas
Borneo Beach Villas
4 out of 5
Pool Villa 161, Precinct Dillenia, Jalan Sepanggar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai ...
7.8/10 Good! (347 reviews)
"The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though."

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2024

Borneo Beach Villas
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2024

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Beach Hotels Kota Kinabalu

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels Kota Kinabalu after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in Kota Kinabalu can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

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  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $55. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.