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Discover well-known properties in Kota Kinabalu that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 359 hotels in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on October 8, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is $120/night.
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All filtersNo 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
4824 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$54
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Spend the day relaxing at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu's private white sand beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
2948 reviews
Location
13.4 mi from city centre
$140
No 1 Jalan Tangki, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.9
Excellent
1525 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
$55
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Spend the day at The Pacific Sutera Hotel's private white sand beach, relax by one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, or enjoy the onsite golf course and full-service spa.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
4439 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
$82
No 1 Jalan Taipan 28 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
It's the perfect destination for creative travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kota Kinabalu.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
1656 reviews
Location
4.8 mi from city centre
$44
No 12, Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1460 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$20
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free airport pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
2209 reviews
Location
6.0 mi from city centre
$37
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Nestled in the heart of Sabah’s laidback capital of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a stroll away from romantic waterfront sunsets and less than two kilometers from the Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lookout point that is built 100 meters above the dense tropical jungle. Business meets leisure seamlessly with the property being within three kilometers of the Sabah International Convention Center and major shopping malls.
9.1
Excellent
4081 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
$84
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Catch some rays on Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
4314 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
$153
Sutera Avenue, Off Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Set in Kota Kinabalu, JC Suites @ Sutera Avenue offers accommodation with a rooftop pool. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, the units at the apartment complex have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. All units at the apartment complex come with a seating area. A minimarket is available at the apartment. A children's playground is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
308 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
$31
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Which month has the lowest rates for family friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
November is the cheapest month to book a family friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu, with average nightly rates around $13. Prices are highest in January, when rates rise to about $216 per night.
What day of the week has the lowest rates for Kota Kinabalu family friendly hotels?
Family friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu are most affordable on Mondays, with average nightly rates around $61. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $328 per night.
How much is a family friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu tonight?
Users have found prices for family friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu tonight starting as low as $30, rising to an average cost of $64, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $38 for a 4-star family friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight.
How much is a Kota Kinabalu family friendly hotel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for family friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu this weekend for as little as $47/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $35/night. For a 4-star family friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu, the cheapest rate recently found was $47/night for this weekend.
What’s the recommended booking timeframe for Kota Kinabalu family friendly hotels?
For the best rates, it's recommended to book your Kota Kinabalu family friendly hotel at least 88 days before your stay.
Top-rated Family friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Browse through properties in Kota Kinabalu that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 359 properties in Kota Kinabalu and data was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Some of the very best Kota Kinabalu hotels as rated by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$64
Avg. per night
Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$39
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$93
Avg. per night
$30
Avg. per night
Other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu
Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Kota Kinabalu. There are 1,702 properties in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on October 8, 2026.
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$76
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$213
Avg. per night
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.1 mi from city centre
$124
Avg. per night
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$55
Avg. per night
9, Jalan Pedas, Lot 3&4, Block A, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
$29
Avg. per night
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