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26 Oct - 27 Oct
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27 Oct - 28 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu family-friendly hotels

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a water slide.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beachfront, dense greenery, and a clear sky.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, wooden flooring, and two sun loungers.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
  • Fun-filled family paradise with a private beach, waterslide, and golf course awaits at this resort with outdoor pools.
€118
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.
A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

2. 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.
€80
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

3. 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.
€83
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A person lying on a bed with a tablet, using a stylus.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.
A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€57
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

5. 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.
€90
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding forest.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

7. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€96
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
An outdoor playground with a slide and climbing structure, surrounded by a patterned carpet and a stone wall.
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€68
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A bathroom with a wooden door, a sink, a mirror, and a shelf with framed pictures.

9. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€29
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

10. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€29
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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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

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beachfront, dense greenery, and a clear sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
€118
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€83
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding forest.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.
A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€80
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€90
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.
A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small round table.
A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€57
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€68
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€96
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A bathroom counter with a soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, and a small decorative item.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€92
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.
An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€134
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in Kota Kinabalu

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€83
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.
A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€80
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding forest.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.
An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beachfront, dense greenery, and a clear sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.
A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Tuaran
€118
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.
A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.
A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€90
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€68
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.
A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a view of the sea.
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€96
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A bathroom counter with a soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder, and a small decorative item.
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.
A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€92
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.
An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.
An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€134
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.
A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
€54
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Great staff and lovely breakfast"
Linda 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-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 5 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Frequently asked questions

What's Kota Kinabalu like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Kota Kinabalu is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The snorkelling spots, boating and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation 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 choices for your child-friendly holiday include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.
How many family hotels should I expect to find in Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Kota Kinabalu.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Kota Kinabalu?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Kota Kinabalu?
Centre Point and KK Plaza are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Kota Kinabalu. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market.
What's the best way for us to get around Kota Kinabalu?
To venture out into the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. Kota Kinabalu might not have many public transport options to choose from, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.