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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
1,251 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a balcony, Beachfront Retreats @RoxyBeachSematanApt. Is located in Sematan. Set on the beachfront, this property features a private beach area, a fitness centre and a garden. The apartment has parking on-site, spa facilities and a lift. Everything was excellent.. Comfy and clean

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9.1
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
US$81
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
108 reviews
Price from
US$66
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. Villa abuts the ocean; you wake up to the sound of crashing waves right outside. Private swimming pool offers refreshing reprieve from the hot days, and romantic hangout on evenings. In-unit washer is a great help. The villa is one of several in the complex. While we were there, the occupancy rate was very low, and we practically had the place all to ourselves. Facing the ocean means you get unobstructed view of the daily spectacle of sunsets. During low tides when the ocean front is accessible, the entire beach (quite flat out into the water) is for our enjoyment.

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9.5
Exceptional
204 reviews
Price from
US$269
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. The staff were so lovely and very accommodating! After a flight delay that had us checking in at 5am, they made sure we were looked after and comfortable. The room was lovely and exceeded our expectations.

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9.1
Superb
951 reviews
Price from
US$113
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. Perfect location I stayed in the AJ Residence and also the AC Residence, both in the same area, identical rooms and comfort. Very confortable and nicely decorated room. I appreciated the fridge, the electric rolling shutter with remote control, the modern lighting with sensitive switchers. And above all: the most proactive and responsive communication with a residence’s manager I’ve ever had. Really worth the price.

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9.3
Superb
363 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. Strategic location, Complete amenities, comfortable bed, just like a proper 3-4 stars hotel!

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9.3
Superb
555 reviews
Price from
US$45
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. It is a residence, not a hotel, but would not disappoint.

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9.4
Superb
430 reviews
Price from
US$46
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. I stayed here more than a few nights and I really enjoyed it. Beds are super comfortable, you even have two pillows each; the rooms also come with a proper locker and a nice towel. There are plenty of bathrooms, you can always find your spot when you need it, it's super clean and the hot shower works perfectly. Whenever you want you can feel free to make yourself a coffee or a nice tea, they have a fully equipped kitchen and a fridge where you can store your goods. You have some dirty clothes? No worries, the washer and dryer are also there! But let's dive into the best feature, the staff. They are ALWAYS available and kind, ready to guide you through all the places and tours in the area; everything can be booked by the hostel thus guaranteeing you reliability and relaxation. For the smoker friends, the hostel come with a cozy smoking area. In sum, stop looking further, book this amazing place!

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9.4
Superb
490 reviews

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$110
per night

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