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23 Sep - 24 Sep
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24 Sep - 25 Sep
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25 Sep - 27 Sep
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu family-friendly hotels

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Experience family bliss at this Kota Kinabalu hotel where little ones splash in their own pool while parents unwind poolside.
AED 296
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
  • Splash into a paradise of aquatic fun where private beaches and waterpark adventures make this seaside resort a family dream come true.
AED 730
AED 870 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers a relaxing pool, luxurious spa, and endless activities for kids of all ages.
AED 333
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family wonderland on the coast—explore kids' pools, luxury amenities, and friendly staff at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
AED 316
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Dive into family adventures with poolside fun, nearby attractions, and amenities for all ages at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
AED 368
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

6. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 252
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

7. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
  • Family paradise resort offers beachfront adventures with a pool, snorkeling, and kids' activities at this luxury escape.
AED 914
AED 1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gaya Island Resort

8. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Kids splash through aquatic adventures at this beachfront paradise, complete with waterslides and dedicated children's areas.
AED 510
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort

9. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 203
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 278
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Horizon Hotel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 296
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
AED 730
AED 870 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 333
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 316
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 510
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 278
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Horizon Hotel

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
AED 914
AED 1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gaya Island Resort

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 252
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 368
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 203
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 296
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
AED 730
AED 870 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 333
AED 369 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 316
AED 350 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 510
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 368
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 278
AED 328 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Horizon Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 252
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sep - 25 Sep
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
AED 914
AED 1,543 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gaya Island Resort

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 203
AED 228 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was varied and the eggs cooked fresh to your liking were fast and fab. Front desk staff were great. The Club Bar service was exceptional - as was the ambience. Rooftop bar and restaurant could improve. Convenient location - could walk to waterfront easily, Would stay again."
Tina 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
HEIDI 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."
tae seung 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Grandis Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent services, Thank you"
Yasmin 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's Kota Kinabalu like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Kota Kinabalu is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with your kids. The snorkeling spots, boating, and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the city center.
What's the best hotel for a family vacation in Kota Kinabalu?
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a resort with free water park access and 2 outdoor pools, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your kid-friendly vacation include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.
How many family-friendly hotels will I find in Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Kota Kinabalu?
The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Kota Kinabalu?
Centre Point and KK Plaza are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Kota Kinabalu. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market.
What's the best way for us to get around Kota Kinabalu?
To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. Kota Kinabalu may not have many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.