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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 15 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
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  • 5 min drive from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 17 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
  • 33 min drive from Imago Shopping Mall
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
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  • 8 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 23 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
  • 11 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Gayana Marine Resort
5 out of 5
  • 8 min drive from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
  • 10 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5 out of 5
  • 13 min walk from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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Gaya Island Resort
5 out of 5
  • 9 min drive from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
  • 12 min drive from Imago Shopping Mall
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
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5-Star Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

It’s time. No more meh motels and so-so stays. This vacation it’s all about living it up, and that starts with a great hotel. You want first-class service and award-winning restaurants. Well, let us introduce you to a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu.

So nice you’ll blink twice

What makes a hotel worthy of supreme star-age? For starters, the service has to be top-notch and personalized. These hotels often have 24-hour room service, a welcome gift upon your arrival, and help you with your bags—even if you travel light.

Are they nicer? Heck yeah, they are! Most 5-star hotels have jaw-dropping aesthetics that give an authentic feel of class. And we’re not talking about that faux-gold soap dish your Aunt Tilda puts out for the guests—it’s the real deal.

Stars in your eyes

Are 5-stars hotels worth it? If you like the finer things in life, then yes, they sure are. But we also know you’re the type that likes to get your caviar on a fish stick budget. We’re right there with you, and that is why we make it easy to find the best 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu for you. Sort by:

  • Price: Want to live large, but keep that budget balanced? We got you. We have 5-star hotels starting at $85.

  • Amenities: Kota Kinabalu skyline view? Maybe a heated indoor pool? Looking for a Michelin-star restaurant? Search for the hotels that have the amenities you desire.

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: We’ll tell you the name of the hotel after you book, and you might just save a ton.

When you’re looking for the top 5-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu—but don’t want to pay top dollar—let us help you out. You can get that posh palace of your dreams, and have money left to take on Kota Kinabalu your way.