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Our top choices for Tabin Wildlife Reserve hotels

Standard Double Room (AC 3)
AC Residence

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
AC Residence
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (216)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (975)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Business centre
Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
3.0 star property
2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (523)
"Good hotel, need transportation to events good over all"
United States
Cavaughn
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Oceania Hotel
Lobby sitting area
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (112)
"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"
Australia
George
The price is €21
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Hotel O Five 2
Superior Twin
Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Triple
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (239)
"Quiet and room is spacious "
Malaysia
Ooi
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lobby lounge
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7.8 out of 10, Good, (331)
"Great place to stay with nice pool and good breakfast. Bell sound of the elevator in the hall close to our room was the only thing up for improvement."
Netherlands
Wouter
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Exterior
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (590)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7.8 out of 10, Good, (372)
"Friendly and helpful staff, good amenities, convenient location"
Australia
FOON
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Exterior
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Family Suite
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.4 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7.6 out of 10, Good, (732)
"Property was in a good location. Staff very friendly and cleaning staff done an excellent job during my whole stay. Hotel was very clean too."
United Kingdom
scott
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Very good hoteal to stay with family."
Malaysia
Haris Shariman
The price is €50
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Iskandar

Hotel Iskandar

Hotel Iskandar
2.5 star property
Kampung Air, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
6.8 out of 10, (107)
"Overall ok gd but hv to take the stairs"
Malaysia
Eyysha
Hotel Iskandar
Beach
Tang Dynasty Hotel

Tang Dynasty Hotel

Tang Dynasty Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.6 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
6.0 out of 10, (5)
"I like only the view from the window. The bed was just right"
United States
Anonymous traveller
Tang Dynasty Hotel
Family Room
Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
6.6 out of 10, (453)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
United Kingdom
Janet
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Promenade Service Apartments
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
Signel Hostel
AJ Residence 1
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
Kampung Air, 2.5 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
United Kingdom
Ganesh
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1)
CJ Residence

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
CJ Residence
Outdoor pool
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
2.2 km from Tabin Wildlife Reserve
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"New property, room is fully equipped. "
Canada
SIEW YAP
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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Top Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good. Staffs are all kind and very nice."
Seung Chul 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other Tabin Wildlife Reserve attractions

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.
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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tabin Wildlife Reserve?
Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 18 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?
Adjacent to Tabin Wildlife Reserve, DM Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Other good choices within a short distance include MB Budget Hotel and Harrington Court.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tabin Wildlife Reserve?
Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tabin Wildlife Reserve, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.
What can I see and do near Tabin Wildlife Reserve?
Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah Agricultural Park. Bring the family to Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Water World Theme Park while you're checking out the area near Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

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