5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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8.6
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1103 yd from City Center207 yd from Filipino Market Sabah
Boasting a location 600 feet from Warisan Square, the sophisticated 5-star Le Meridien includes 306 rooms and a swimming pool.
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8.4
Great252 reviews
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3.0 mi from City Center1.3 mi from North Borneo Railway
Located around a 10-minute drive from Gaya Street Sunday Market, the 5-star beachfront Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu features an outdoor pool along with yoga classes and massage therapy.
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8.2
Great45 reviews
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1399 yd from City Center146 yd from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Set 8 minutes by foot from Centre Point, the 5-star Marriott Kota Kinabalu features a swimming pool and an Asian restaurant serving Japanese cuisine.
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8.4
Great194 reviews
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1277 yd from City Center81 yd from KK Esplanade
Situated in the business district of Kota Kinabalu, in the immediate adjacency of KK Esplanade, the elegant Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu accommodates its guests in 288 rooms and offers sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
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8.4
Great6 reviews
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1442 yd from City Center586 yd from KK Esplanade
KK Esplanade is 10 minutes by foot from the 5-star Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu and Gaya Street Sunday Market is just 5 minutes' walk away.
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8.4
Great202 reviews
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1.6 mi from City Center1036 yd from Imago Shopping Mall
Boasting aerobics classes and billiard, the 5-star luxury Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu is 5 minutes' drive from Sabah State Mosque in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.
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8.2
Great284 reviews
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9.8 mi from City Center
Located just a drive from Lagoon Amusement Park, the 5-star Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Kota Kinabalu offers a swimming pool and a beach bar.
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8.4
Great253 reviews
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13.2 mi from City Center
Featuring a swimming pool and views of the garden, the deluxe 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers guests to enjoy international dishes.
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8.0
Great82 reviews
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1.7 mi from City Center1146 yd from Imago Shopping Mall
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the elegant 5-star Pacific Sutera Kota Kinabalu in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu boasts 500 rooms.
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7.0
Very good2 reviews
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954 yd from City Center147 yd from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
The Signel Poshtel, The Rare Gem Of North Borneo is located 0.5 miles from Kota Kinabalu International airport and 400 feet from Jalan Pantai bus stop.
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8.2
Great7 reviews
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1.1 mi from City Center213 yd from Imago Shopping Mall
Within 25 minutes' walk of Sabah State Mosque, the venue is placed in an business district, about 3.4 miles from the city center.
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1.1 mi from City Center128 yd from Imago Shopping Mall
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9.0
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3.3 mi from City Center
Offering easy access to Marine Ecology Research Centre a 6-minute walk away, the Gayana Marine Resort Kota Kinabalu provides elegant accommodation along with spa therapy and entertainment activities.
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7.2
Very good1 review
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34.0 mi from City Center
Around 15 miles from Tiga Island, the 5-star luxurious Borneo Eagle Resort Kota Kinabalu features yoga classes and massage therapy.
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FAQs about 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Read 6 useful recommendations about 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu with indoor pool.

What are the most popular five star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

For those searching for the best hotels, Booked.net offers 3 top deals. We recommend Le Meridien rated 8.4/10 with a golf course, steam baths and a video projector on site. It's located 1650 feet from Oceanus Waterfront Mall and offers rooms for 129US$ per night. Gayana Marine Resort may be as well suitable with an outdoor swimming pool, concierge service and diving. It costs 284US$ per night. Other good options include Gayana Eco Resort and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

What are the best 5-star hotels in Pantai Tanjung Aru district?

You may check Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, (rating: 8.0/10) with a tennis court, an indoor swimming pool and a video projector on site. It costs 265US$ per night.

What are the most popular 5-star hotels next to a beach?

According to Booked.net travel data, there are 9 cool deals to pick from. You may like Gaya Island Resort (rating: 8.2/10), a chic beachfront 5-star hotel offering an outdoor swimming pool, concierge service and diving. It costs 294US$ per night. Check other cool deals such as The Magellan Sutera Resort, Gayana Marine Resort and Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai.

What are the top 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu featuring a swimming pool?

To relax around a pool, Booked.net offers 7 accommodations to pick from. One of the best Kota Kinabalu options is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, rated 8.0/10 with prices from 51US$ per night. It's set 800 feet from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and offers a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool on site. Another perfect deal is Shangri-La Rasa Ria rated 8.2/10 with an outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour room service and windsurfing. This 5-star property will cost you 302US$ per night. Check other nice 5-star accommodations such as Gaya Island Resort, The Pacific Sutera and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

What are the most favored Kota Kinabalu top 10 five-star hotels?

Booked.net recommends such top 10 options as Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Gaya Island Resort and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

What are the most favored 5-star hotels next to Kota Kinabalu International airport?

If you want to stay next to the airport, Booked.net offers 5 5-star deals to pick from. You may book Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, rated 8.0/10 for 265US$ per night. This venue is set 1.7 miles from the airport and provides a tennis court, an indoor swimming pool and a video projector on site. Alternatively, you may also book The Pacific Sutera rated 7.4/10 for about 204US$ per night. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and a plunge pool.

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