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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Oceania Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (144 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
Ease Hotel |
7.1 / 10 (185 Reviews) |
From 26$ | |
The Magellan Sutera Resort |
8.5 / 10 (1295 Reviews) |
From 137$ | |
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu |
8.2 / 10 (1190 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
Horizon Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (1616 Reviews) |
From 45$ |
When travelling, there are many factors to consider when deciding on where to stay. One option that is often overlooked is a beach hotel. Beach hotels offer travellers direct access to the beach and turquoise waters of the ocean.
Kota Kinabalu, located on the island of Borneo in Malaysia, is known for its beautiful beaches. While the city has many types of hotels to choose from, beach hotels are the best option for travellers looking to enjoy the beach and ocean.
Beach hotels in Kota Kinabalu offer guests a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, restaurants, and bars. Some hotels also offer water sports equipment, such as kayaks and snorkelling gear, for guests to use.
Another great reason to choose a beach hotel when travelling to Kota Kinabalu is the incredible sunsets that can be enjoyed from the beach. Watching the sun slowly dip below the horizon, painting the sky with its colours, is a magical experience that can only be enjoyed from a beach hotel.
So, next time you’re considering where to travel and stay, consider a beach hotel in Kota Kinabalu – you won’t regret it!.
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Best Kota Kinabalu Hotels On The Beach
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Oceania Hotel
From 39$
Oceania Hotel Kota Kinabalu stands 2.4 km to City Park and features free shuttle bus service, 24-hour security and concierge service. The venue is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from the shopping mall "Centre Point".
This accommodation is in an 18-minute walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is also located near the hotel.
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Ease Hotel
From 26$
Situated in 5 minutes' walk from the shopping mall "Centre Point" in Kota Kinabalu, Ease Hotel features storage for belongings and a safety deposit box throughout the venue. This property offers accommodation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district with nearby access to I Love KK.
Gaya Street Sunday Market is less than 1 km away. The city centre lies within 5 km of the hotel. Warisan Square is also located near the venue. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is only a few minutes' drive away.
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The Magellan Sutera Resort
From 137$
Located 2.7 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, guests of 5-star The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu may find a nightclub, a summer terrace and water slides on-site. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is set 2.8 km from City Park.
The accommodation is set in a beach area of Kota Kinabalu. This property is located near the South China Sea. IMAGO Shopping Mall is also a short drive away.
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Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
From 38$
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is a 3-star venue around a 16-minute stroll from City Park. Located at a reasonable distance from Central Wet Market, the accommodation offers 120 rooms with panoramic views.
The shopping mall "Centre Point" is less than 0.7 km away. It is about 5 km away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Mamutik Island is also located near the hotel. You will find Sabah State Mosque within the immediate surroundings.
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Horizon Hotel
From 45$
Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu stands next to Gaya Street Sunday Market and features comfortable rooms overlooking the castle. The venue is located 0.7 km from Central Wet Market and B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is 10 minutes' walk away.
The accommodation is situated in a cultural part of Kota Kinabalu close to City Park. The hotel is set within 5 km distance of the city centre. Water World Theme Park is a few minutes' drive away.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Airport nearby ✈️ | Kota Kinabalu International |
Average Price 💰 | 51$ |
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu 🏨 | 449 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 5041 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Oceania Hotel |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Ease Hotel |
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | The Magellan Sutera Resort |
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Celyn City Hotel
From 27$
Located 250 metres from Handicraft Market, the 3-star Celyn City Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned rooms within a 5-minute walk of Warisan Square. Free WiFi is available throughout the venue as well as a luggage storage, a safety deposit box and parking spaces are available on site.
The accommodation is 5 km from the city centre and adjacent to Central Wet Market. Mamutik Island is also located near the hotel. Gaya Street Sunday Market is a few minutes' drive away.
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Kokol Haven Resort
From 74$
Kokol Haven Resort Kota Kinabalu, located 4.2 km from Kiansom Waterfall, features free self-parking and a restaurant. Mari Mari Cultural Village is less than 4.3 km away.
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Hotel Sixty3
From 60$
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hotel Sixty3 Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation within 0.7 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The venue is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, a few steps from Jesselton Point Marina.
The hotel is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Central Wet Market is 1.1 km from the property.
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Grand Borneo Hotel
From 30$
Located 4.4 km of the grand Likas City Mosque, 3-star Grand Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service and concierge service. One Borneo Hypermall is less than 1.2 km away.
The venue offers a strategic location 18-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport. You can get to University of Malaysia Sabah in a few minutes by car.
Luxury Beach hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Putatan Platinum Hotel
From 29$
Featuring views over the city, Putatan Platinum Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in 10 minutes' ride away from Petagas War Memorial. The venue provides 92 guestrooms appointed with TV with satellite channels, air conditioner and WiFi for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
Situated in Penampang district, the accommodation is set 3.2 km from Monsopiad Cultural Village. Sabah Art Gallery is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Lintas View Hotel
From 28$
Offering cars for rent, Lintas View Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 25 minutes' stroll from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque. Situated in Lintas Plaza district, the venue is set 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
The accommodation is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Imago.
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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
From 41$
The 4-star Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 3.1 km from Petagas War Memorial and 3.6 km from Monsopiad Cultural Village. For business travellers, meeting facilities and a business centre are available on request.
The venue features accommodation in Penampang district. This hotel is located in a tourist area of Kota Kinabalu.
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
From 42$
Located off Pantai Dalit Beach, this 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is a 10-minute drive from Tuaran Crocodile Farm. Boasting a stunning view of reserve, the venue offers an international menu and 499 air-conditioned rooms.
Guests will also appreciate proximity to Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, which is 300 metres away. There is easy access to the sandy beach. Rasa Ria Reserve by Shangri-La is also located near the accommodation. The hotel is only a short drive from Dalit Beach.
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Casuarina Hotel
From 26$
Featuring free parking, a golf course and a patio, Casuarina Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located close to Perdana Park. Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika is a few minutes' drive from the venue, while B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is 4.2 km away.
This accommodation enjoys its prime location in vicinity of the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach. The property is 2.7 km away from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in Kota Kinabalu.
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Hotel Iskandar
From 21$
The 2-star Hotel Iskandar Kota Kinabalu lies just 0.6 km of Gaya Street Sunday Market. The venue provides 19 guestrooms appointed with free wireless internet, a TV set and a writing desk for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.
The accommodation is centrally located in vicinity of City Park. It takes 10 minutes to walk to Central Wet Market. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Borneo Beach Villas
From 101$
Borneo Beach Villas features accommodation with a golf course, a Jacuzzi and a wellness area and is nestled 5 km from Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club. This property is 6 km from Sepanggar Tunnel.
The venue is situated in a residential area of Kota Kinabalu. You can get to Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in a few minutes by car.
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel
From 81$
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is located 2.3 km away from Gaya Street Sunday Market and boasts a shared lounge and a library. The venue is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, in vicinity of B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination.
Atkinson Clock Tower is less than 2.3 km away. It is 5 km from downtown Kota Kinabalu. Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel is just a short drive from City Park.
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Space Cap Hotel
From 17$
The hostel is located 5 km from the city centre of Kota Kinabalu and 1.1 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The venue offers reliable services to its guests and comes with a luggage storage and a cash machine.
This property is about 25 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel's location is close to the shopping mall "Centre Point". Toscani's seafood restaurant is 5 minutes’ walk away. Guests can visit Central Wet Market, set nearby.
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Disini Hotel
From 22$
Located within a 10-minute ride from The B.E.D. Waterfront Club, Disini Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers a free carpark and a golf course. Tanjung Aru Beach 2 is less than 2 km away.
The venue is located in the central district of Kota Kinabalu. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is also located near the accommodation. Atkinson Clock Tower is only a few minutes' drive away.
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Hotel Traveller
From 22$
Located only 10 minutes' walk from Central Wet Market, 3-star Hotel Traveller Kota Kinabalu offers airport shuttles, 24 hour front desk assistance and a tour desk. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is set 0.7 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The accommodation is 5 km from the city centre and adjacent to the shopping mall "Centre Point". Warisan Square is also located near the hotel. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Marine Sanctuary is only a short drive away.
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Homy Seafront Hostel
From 20$
Located just 0.9 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, this venue is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.
This accommodation is about 5 minutes' walk from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. The hostel's location is close to Central Wet Market. Lobster King Seafood Restaurant and KFC, offering assorted delicacies, are 75 metres from the property. Marlin Statue can be reached in a short walk.