Curated luxury hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

With a stay at The Aru by Ayuhouz in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Sabah State Mosque and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik.

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest. It boasts 5 dining options, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the resort. Scheduled boat transfers are available at an additional charge.

Decorated in wooden interiors, every air-conditioned villa features a private balcony with outdoor seating. A flat-screen and a minibar are also included. The private bathroom comes with a spacious bath and luxury amenities.

Daily buffet breakfast is served at Feast Village, with Asian and International options. Fisherman's Cove specialises in seafood dishes, while Omakase offers Japanese cuisines. Drinks and snacks are on offer at Pool Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy Mount Kinabalu view from the sundeck.

Relaxing treatments can be enjoyed at Spa Village and yoga classes is held daily. Guests can also do outdoor activities at an additional charge such as diving and snorkelling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception.

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 11 km drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.

When you stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa in Gaya Island, you'll be on the boardwalk and steps from Sapi Island. This beach resort is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik and 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Dalit Beach.

With a stay at Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Petagas War Memorial. This family-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Monsopiad Cultural Village and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Sabah State Mosque.

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu is within a 10-minute drive of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. This spa hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from 1Borneo Hypermall.

Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.

Every room is equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer mountain or city view.

Daily breakfast is served at Libaran Restaurant with Continental options. Guests can enjoy drinks and light meals at the bar and the lounge.

Facilities at the hotel include meeting rooms and a ballroom. Guests can relax by the poolside or exercise at the gym. The 24-hour reception offers free luggage storage and the staff can assist you with laundry service at an additional charge.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah is 1.6 km from The Klagan Regency, while Jesselton Point is 13.5 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a 22 km drive away.

With a stay at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai in Kota Kinabalu (Karambunai), you'll be 4 minutes by foot from Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai. This beach hotel is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from 1Borneo Hypermall.

With a stay at Borneo Beach Villa & Suite in Kota Kinabalu (Karambunai), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai. This beach hotel is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Imago Shopping Mall and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from 1Borneo Hypermall.