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A beach setting with a canopy structure and seating areas.

A beach with palm trees, a swing set, and a sandy shore.

A small, single-story building with a tiled roof and a covered porch. It is surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.

1. Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Kinarut

CA $74

CA $91 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beachside area with a covered seating area, palm trees, and a sandy beach.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a dock and a boat.

A tropical garden with palm trees and well-maintained greenery.

A pool area with stone-lined edges, lounge chairs, and a building with a red roof in the background.

2. Seaside Travellers Inn

Kinarut

Karen

CA $86

CA $97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

A multi-level hotel with a large indoor swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

3. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Velmor

CA $53

CA $60 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

CA $240

CA $286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A marble staircase with black railings leading to a mural of a mountain landscape.

A reception area with marble counters, a wall-mounted display of decorative items, and a modern ceiling design.

A rooftop swimming pool with a view of the city skyline, surrounded by modern architecture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

5. The MAJULAN Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

CA $91

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.

A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.

A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

6. K Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

CA $42

CA $49 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.

An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

7. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

CA $23

CA $29 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Raul Miguel

CA $98

CA $109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A beachside pathway with a sign, palm trees, and a beach in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a reception area with wicker furniture and plants.

9. Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

Papar

Shelis

CA $95

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

10. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Antonette

CA $133

CA $149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.

A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

11. D Arc Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Amir

CA $38

CA $45 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern cafeteria with multiple dining tables and chairs, a buffet area with various food items, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and a unique wall design.

12. Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Saxon

CA $76

CA $86 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

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.

13. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Heidi

CA $82

CA $93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A multi-level atrium with a central open space, columns, and balconies with railings.

A hotel room with a bed, a dark wardrobe, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a large floral arrangement, and a stone wall.

A building with a sign reading "MEGAH D'ARU HOTEL".

14. Megah D'Aru Hotel

Tanjung Aru

Anonymous traveller

CA $37

CA $43 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A staircase with a purple-lit wall and a sign indicating room numbers 201-215.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a glass table and chairs, and a wall with room numbers and directional signs.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a digital display board, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

15. Chimera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

amco

CA $33

CA $43 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A staircase leading to a landing with a wall-mounted light fixture and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A hotel with a prominent 'ONE HOTEL' sign, multiple balconies, and a modern architectural design.

A jewelry store with glass display cases containing various necklaces and bracelets.

A balcony with two tables and chairs, a yellow wall, and a view of the street.

16. One Hotel Lintas Jaya

Kota Kinabalu

Angie

CA $29

CA $38 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story building with balconies, a stone facade, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern living room with beige sofas and a glass coffee table.

A hotel reception area with a large informational display about Mount Kinabalu, a granite peak in Sabah.

17. Hotel Puri 36

Kota Kinabalu

hashim

CA $29

CA $38 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A waiting area with three metal chairs and a black couch.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a nameplate for 'Rainfield Inn' and a decorative plant arrangement.

A reception area with a floral painting, a chandelier, a television, and a view of a parked car outside.

18. Hotel O Rainfield Inn

Kota Kinabalu

CA $24

CA $29 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and a bedside table with a phone.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a series of windows and balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a wall-mounted painting.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard and white bedding.

19. TD CAPITAL HOTEL

Kota Kinabalu

NOOR ASSIKIN

CA $49

CA $57 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

20. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

CA $191

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

7.6/10 (64 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park during your stay in Kinarut. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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Top Kinarut Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

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"

More cheap stays in Kinarut

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH

CA $20

CA $25 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (11 reviews)

Signature Inn

43, Jl. Pantai, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $22

CA $27 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (4 reviews)

Borneo Suites Hotel

LOT 36, TAMAN FRASER Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $26

CA $31 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

includes taxes & fees

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $27

CA $35 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (40 reviews)

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

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CA $48

CA $55 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $60

CA $69 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Kinarut?

The best area to stay in Kinarut is along the coastline, particularly around the main beach resorts.This area is focused on providing a relaxed holiday experience, with properties often featuring direct beach access and extensive facilities. You'll find a range of accommodations, from larger resorts to more intimate boutique hotels, all designed to offer comfort and convenience. The main Kinarut beach stretches for several kilometres, providing plenty of space for activities and enjoying the sea views.Families will find this coastal strip particularly appealing. Resorts here typically offer dedicated children's pools, supervised activities, and family-friendly dining options, making it easy to keep everyone entertained. The calm waters of the South China Sea are also suitable for younger swimmers.Couples looking for a peaceful escape will also appreciate the beachfront locations. Many resorts offer private dining experiences, spa facilities, and rooms with ocean views, great for a romantic getaway.

What are the best family hotels in Kinarut?

For family-friendly accommodation in Kinarut, you should consider the Langkah Syabas Beach Resort or the Seaside Travellers Inn.The 3-star Langkah Syabas Beach Resort, with a rating of 8.4, is an excellent choice for families. It offers a children's pool and on-site babysitting services, alongside a complimentary buffet breakfast.Another great option is the 3-star Seaside Travellers Inn, rated 7.6. This hotel provides cribs and sofa beds, as well as a shared children's playground. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast with a continental option in the club lounge.

What are the best spa hotels in Kinarut?

For a hotel in Kinarut offering spa facilities, the Seaside Travellers Inn is a suitable option.The 3-star Seaside Travellers Inn, with a 7.6 rating, provides a range of relaxing treatments including massage, manicures and pedicures, and reflexology. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast.

What hotels in Kinarut offer free breakfast?

For hotels in Kinarut that offer complimentary breakfast, consider the Langkah Syabas Beach Resort and the Seaside Travellers Inn.The 3-star Langkah Syabas Beach Resort, rated 8.4, provides a free buffet breakfast daily, ensuring a pleasant start to your day. Guests also benefit from complimentary self-parking and free WiFi.Another option is the 3-star Seaside Travellers Inn, with a rating of 7.6. This hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast, and for those staying in club level rooms, a complimentary continental breakfast is available in the lounge. Free WiFi and self-parking are also provided for guests.

What are the best budget hotels in Kinarut?

The best budget hotels in Kinarut are the Seaside Travellers Inn and the Langkah Syabas Beach Resort.The 3-star Seaside Travellers Inn, with a 7.6 rating, offers a complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast and free toiletries, along with access to a club level lounge offering a continental breakfast.Another excellent choice is the 3-star Langkah Syabas Beach Resort, rated 8.4. This hotel provides free self-parking, free toiletries, free WiFi, and a complimentary breakfast, including a buffet breakfast.

What are the most romantic hotels in Kinarut for couples?

For a romantic getaway in Kinarut, consider Langkah Syabas Beach Resort or Seaside Travellers Inn.The 3-star Langkah Syabas Beach Resort, with an 8.4 rating, offers rooms with balconies and sea views, superb for couples. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, including a buffet option, and free WiFi. Free self-parking and toiletries are also provided for convenience.Another option is the 3-star Seaside Travellers Inn, rated 7.6. This hotel also features rooms with balconies and sea views. Couples will appreciate the complimentary breakfast, which includes a continental option in the club level lounge, and free WiFi. Free self-parking and toiletries are also available.

When is the best time to go to Kinarut?

The best time to visit Kinarut, Sabah, Malaysia is during the dry season, which typically runs from March to October.During these months, you'll experience consistently sunny weather and lower humidity, making it ideal for enjoying the region's outdoor activities and beaches. The seas are generally calmer, which is superb for snorkelling, diving, and boat trips to nearby islands. This period is particularly good for families looking for pleasant conditions for beach holidays and exploring nature reserves.For couples seeking a relaxing getaway, the shoulder months of March, April, September, and October can be especially appealing. The weather is still excellent, but there might be fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months, offering a more tranquil experience.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Kinarut.

How much is the nightly rate at a Kinarut hotel?

Prices for hotels in Kinarut often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $25 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Kinarut hotels

1. Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

2. Seaside Travellers Inn

3. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. The MAJULAN Hotel

6. K Hotel

7. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

9. Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

10. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

11. D Arc Hotel

12. Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

13. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

14. Megah D'Aru Hotel

15. Chimera Hotel

16. One Hotel Lintas Jaya

17. Hotel Puri 36

18. Hotel O Rainfield Inn

19. TD CAPITAL HOTEL

20. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Stay near popular Kinarut attractions

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Learn more about Kinarut

Top Kinarut Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

More cheap stays in Kinarut

Warisan Hotel

Signature Inn

Borneo Suites Hotel

1 City Hotel

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

KK Times Square Hotel

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