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Kota Kinabalu Boutique Hotel Guide

Kota Kinabalu is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. As a colonial city, it was violently bombed by the Allies in World War II and the city was severely damaged. After World War II, it became a British colony. Today, it is a one of the fastest growing modern cities in Asia. It currently has a population of about 200,000 including Malays, Europeans, and Chinese.

Sabah is a famous holiday resort. It is not far from Tengku Araman Park and is a good place for camping and water activities. In addition, nearby Mt Kinabalu is a great place for jungle tours. The city has flights to major scenic spots in Sabah. Rama District in the south is the old town, with a variety of shops, restaurants and hotels. There is also a bazaar in Gaya Street every Sunday. The tourist information center of Sabah is also located here. The city hall, courthouse and state library are in front of the Central Bus Station. There is also a food court and a commercial district in this area. Don't forget to sample the various dishes here and buy local specialties.

The main tourist attractions in the city include the Signal Hill Observatory, the Sabah Museum and the State Mosque. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, located 3-5 km outside Kota Kinabalu, is made up of five island groups and covers an area of 4,929 hectares, of which two-thirds are ocean. The five islands are Pulau Gaya, Pulau Sapi, Pulau Manukan, Pulau Mamutik and Pulau Sulug. Here you can see beautiful coral, have a picnic party on the island, and go sailing or swimming. The night market stalls here are very good. The cost here is about 1/3 cheaper than Kuala Lumpur.

Hianva is a typical Sabah fish snack, so give it a try while you’re there. There are many affordable hotels in Kota Kinabalu and the prices are much lower than those in Kuala Lumpur. There are also large shopping malls here, but it is recommended that you go to some roadside shops to buy local specialties. But it’s better to buy things unique to east Malaysia. The more expensive products are shipped from west Malaysia and prices are even higher than in Kuala Lumpur. However, peppers, sarongs, handmade masks and shell products are less than half the price they are in Kuala Lumpur. The city of Kota Kinabalu is not very large. Generally speaking, the best way to get around is by taxi or walking. The buses have no air conditioning, so they are not recommended.

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Reviews of Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Seaview Capsule Hotel

Kota Kinabalu City Center
4.1/566 Reviews
The price is still very cost-effective, stayed for three nights, one of them was a bit noisy at night, the other two days were very quiet, there was almost no one in the living room during the day, only the front desk brother, I was comfortable. Sitting and drinking coffee to watch the sunset. Many people say that the bathroom is small, I think it is okay, compared to the size of the Japanese bathroom is really ok; there is no toilet paper, toiletries must also be prepared by themselves, there is a hair dryer. There is a chest of luggage in the room, and a 20-inch suitcase can be put in. It is convenient to have a socket in the cabin, just like a TV can't be used. There is a row of clothes racks in the room. For many days, you can take the clothes out and hang them. Toast and coffee, jam and peanut butter are served for breakfast, which is fine for me. Close to the Philippine market and the central vegetable market, it is suitable for visiting the vegetable market. It is a bit of a road away from Jiaya Street. It is a bit tired every day. In short, it is very suitable for one person to live alone, it is suitable for ten days and a half months of emptying, because it is cheap... During the period, I also saw Korean girls taking their parents to stay, a little surprised...
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Horizon Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu City Center
4.5/5423 Reviews
The breakfast area is quite small. If there are more people, sometimes the food is not replenished fast enough. But the waiters are very nice, polite, and the location is also excellent. I have eaten durian many times. It's very convenient to go everywhere. The sea can be seen from the room, and the sky and sky can be seen when the curtains are opened! The main entrance of the hotel is the monument.
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The Seraya Hotel

Kota Kinabalu City Center
4.4/59 Reviews
The hotel is so new and clean! Good location and can get nice foods around the hotel as it is located at the center of Kota Kinabalu. Definitely a 10/10 rating stay.
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Space Cap Hotel

Kota Kinabalu City Center
4/510 Reviews
This price is really cheap, the public environment is not bad, but the sheets in the capsule are dirty, but fortunately I brought it myself. There is also the usb interface for charging, it feels very unsafe, we still don't use it to directly charge the phone, fully charge the phone and recharge the phone.
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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kota Kinabalu City Center
4.2/5464 Reviews
I booked a one-bedroom suite with a balcony and sea view. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the room allow me to wake up in the morning and see the superb sea view. In the living room, there is a sofa, electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, tableware and kitchenware, and you can buy fresh food for yourself. Only less than 100 meters away from Jeston Pier, the location is quiet, and the rooms are cleaned in time every day. The price of 300 per night is very good value.
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Borneo Beach Villas Kota Kinabalu

4.3/5298 Reviews
advantage: 1. There is a private beach. 2. The room can cook, and the kitchenware is complete. 3. The room is large, two bathrooms, and a hall. 4. The staff are very friendly, the front desk cannot speak Chinese, and the driver has a little brother who can speak English. Disadvantages: 1. It is too far away from the urban area. The taxi from the airport to the hotel Grab 50mp, back to the urban area 63mp, unless you have stayed in the hotel for a while, you can stay. 2. There is no supermarket near the hotel. There is only a small shop in the hotel. It is a few simple things to sell. It is particularly expensive. It is about 4-5 times the normal price. I remember that a bag of instant noodles is 25mp. Bring some snacks or meals. 3. There are a lot of ants in the dining table of the hotel restaurant. People with obsessive-compulsive disorder change several tables. The restaurant's things are also very expensive and not tasty. 4. The price of the hotel is very large. I recommend comparing the major platforms and rebooking. The price of my initial order is one-third different from the current price, and it is about 500 yuan more for two nights. Finally, I agreed to re-order with the hotel. . 5. The hotel is a suburb. Apart from swimming in the pool, it is not fun to stroll down the beach in the afternoon, so it is recommended to book a maximum of two nights. I have been boring for three nights! 6. There is no Wifi except in the villa area, which leads to the exhaustion of mobile phone traffic and can only be dazed. The signal is particularly poor.
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