Hotels in Kota Kinabalu & Places to Stay

OYO hotels feature variously sized and styled affordable room types to accommodate your needs offered at different price points to suit your budget.

These are the amazing place travellers would like to visit in Kota Kinabalu:

• Atkinson Clock Tower: The Atkinson Clock Tower is one of Kota Kinabalu's most popular attractions. It was built in the 1900s in honour of the city's first district officer- Francis George Atkinson. The walk to the tower goes through beautiful scenic routes with views of the entire city.
• Kota Kinabalu City Mosque: This mosque is the largest mosque in the city and is absolutely stunning with its displays of Islamic architecture, domes and motifs. Located on stilts above a lagoon, tourists get the shattering image of the mosque floating on water. Sunset is the best time to visit, in order to get a true appreciation of this mosque and its beauty!
• Shangri-La's Orangutan Care Project: Wildlife lovers and enthusiasts must visit these orangutans! The tour allows you to not only learn more about these fascinating creatures, but also get up close, take pictures, and even feed them!
• Mount Kinabalu: Mount Kinabalu is located on the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu. It is a sacred mountain which lies in the middle of Kinabalu National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and therefore allows you to see some beautiful flora and fauna. Be prepared for an overnight stay on the mountain so that you can also experience the sunrise!
• Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market: Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market lies on the waterfront of Kota Kinabalu. It is the perfect spot to buy local souvenirs, arts and crafts, wood carvings, pearls, and textiles. They also have artificial jewellery and clothes at affordable rates

OYO strives to meet your needs by providing top-notch amenities in our hotels, promising comfort and convenience at its best. OYO hotels in Kota Kinabalu come with air-conditioning, television, and free Wi-Fi as standard in all rooms. Depending on availability, some hotels offer additional amenities such as in-room mini-fridge, CCTV surveillance, cashless payment option, parking facility, elevator, and many more to make the best stay possible. The full list of amenities is available on the property page for further reference on what each hotel has to offer.

Make sure you have a weekend handy in Kota Kinabalu and get the opportunity to experience some irreplaceable memories in the form of weekend getaways. The options are plenty!

• Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park: This national park is named after the first Prime Minister of Malaysia. It is made up of five islands- Gaya, Manukan, the Sulug, the Sapi, and the Mamutik. Take a boat and go island hopping from Gaya (known for its nightlife) to Sulug (Malaysia’s own paradise). Needless to say, swimming, diving, trailing and sunbathing are included!
• Mantanani Island: Another island destination, this one is known for its beautiful sea life, which can be explored by snorkelling. Swim with the huge rays and school of fish present in the cerulean blue waters of this beach island!
• Klias Wetlands: The wetlands are around 2 hours away from Kota Kinabalu but are totally worth the visit. Look out for the mangroves, consisting of a vast variety of life. Spot proboscis monkeys, macaques, snakes, water buffaloes, and other fascinating varieties of exotic birds and animals.
• Poring Hot Springs: The springs are actually a collection of small pools from the time of the Second World War. The water in the region is naturally hot and contains a high level of sulphur, which makes it a perfect place to stop in case of any aches or troubles!

The climate in Kota Kinabalu is usually hot and sunny. The best time to visit would be from January to April. The highest temperature here will be around 32° Celsius and may drop to as low as 25° Celsius.

Being a relatively small city, most of the shopping locations in Kota Kinabalu can be reached by using various modes of transport available or walking. The following are some of the recommendations:

• Centre Point Sabah
• City Mall

If you love adrenaline, Kota Kinabalu is the place for you!

White Water Rafting: White water rafting is an extremely popular activity in Kita Kinabalu. The Kiulu River or the Padas River are the best spots for the activity.

Island Hopping Water Sports: Island hopping at Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is known for its varied water sport activities for one and all.

Kayaking: Tanjung Aru Beach is known for its sea kayaking opportunities, which lets you kayak to some nearby island spots. Swim and snorkel at different islands before making your way back!

Since this city is near the sea, the seafood options are aplenty. One of the best places to try seafood is the waterfront, which is filled with numerous seafood restaurants that even allow you to choose your seafood yourself from large tanks. Other options include ‘roti cobra’ (flatbread with curry, chicken, vegetables and fried egg) from Kedai Makan Islamic Restaurant, ‘pan mee’ (a dry noodle dish) from Lido Pan Mee, or ‘laksa’ (rice noodles in a spicy soup) from Yee Fung.

Whether going on vacations or business trips, finding the right accommodation to suit your needs is the fundamental step to make your stay unlike any other. Consider these three tips before booking a hotel in Kota Kinabalu and make the most out of your time here.

• Location: Your travel to Kota Kinabalu is incomplete without visiting its local attractions, which is why a hotel located in the vicinity of these attractions would tremendously make the experience better. Having restaurants and other facilities within reach is a great addition too, offering convenience at your doorstep.
• Amenities: Nothing can go wrong with the presence of an extensive range of amenities at a hotel. OYO hotels in Kota Kinabalu feature standardized essential amenities for our guests to utilize, taking one step further in providing the best service one could ever ask for.
• Price: Comfort and affordability are the perfect combination for a getaway to remember, especially when you’re in need of a break without draining the bank. Be sure to check out OYO official website or application for different deals you surely don’t want to miss out on!

Bus: There are four types of busses in the city, and using the bus is the most budget-friendly mode of transport. There are long-distance buses, local buses, city buses and airport buses.

Train: Sabah State Railway is a major railway system in Malaysia. The North Borneo Railway allows you to experience the scenic sites of the city.

Take a walk/ cycle: Kota Kinabalu has numerous walking tours and walking routes to ease travel in the city. The stretch of the city is quite short, and one can walk around the entire city. There are also cycling routes and tours.

Airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located south-west of the city centre. There are numerous buses or taxi options from the airport to your hotel.