Beach Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

Beach Hotels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk of Kompleks Asia City and Centre Point. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a ballroom. Enjoy Asian cuisine at Tivoli, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
"I initially thought a 300 RMB hotel might be old and run-down. When I entered the lobby late at night, it was pitch black, but upon entering the room, I saw it had been nicely renovated. You could tell the faucets and bathroom door were older, but the room was well-maintained and very clean, comparable to a Hanting (All Seasons) hotel. The breakfast restaurant also serves as a lunch buffet. It's quite spacious, has a noodle bar, and offers a good variety of dishes, though it was a bit short on salad vegetables. Remember to go early; by 9:30 AM, not much was left. Most countries outside of China advocate for saving food. Kota Kinabalu city center is very small. Turn left when you leave the hotel and you'll find Holiday Inn, with Hilton and Sheraton across the street. The Welcome Seafood Restaurant street is behind the Hilton, and it seems like the Hyatt Centric (KK) is below the Sheraton. Convenience stores and KFC are just a few steps away, making the location very convenient."
Very Good
1006 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From € 27
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99+

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Great
1813 reviews
9.1/10
1 night
From € 85
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99+

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Exclusive Beach Area, Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area
Very Good
1570 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From € 228
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99+

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Very Good
2705 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From € 41
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84

Casuarina Hotel

Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Casuarina Hotel in Kota Kinabalu (Tanjung Aru), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sutera Harbour and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Imago Shopping Mall. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
"📍 Location: Strategic gila. Walking distance ke Pantai Tanjung Aru – memang terbaik kalau nak tengok sunset tanpa perlu drive. Sangat recommended untuk kaki sunset 🌅 🧹 Cleanliness: Standard hotel lama, tapi masih bersih dan selesa. Overall okay dan berbaloi dengan harga yang dibayar. 🤝 Service: Recommended. Staff helpful dan responsive. Iron & iron board pun terus dihantar ke bilik bila request – very convenient. 🏨 Amenities: Semua basic amenities lengkap dan berfungsi dengan baik. Cuma tiada bidet dalam tandas."
Very Good
279 reviews
8.4/10
1 night
From € 20
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool
Very Good
1025 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From € 69
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83

Aurelle Boutique Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Public Beach
Outstanding
41 reviews
9.8/10
1 night
From € 58
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99+

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Swimming Pool, Dry Cleaning
Very Good
1670 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From € 97
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99

Jesselton Quay Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Public Beach, Swimming Pool
Very Good
202 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From € 44
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99+

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Featured facilities: Exclusive Beach Area, Swimming Pool, Sunbathing Area
Very Good
1756 reviews
8.5/10
1 night
From € 214
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

8.8/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 26, 2026|Tanjung Pool View Twin
CNGuest User
Extremely satisfied! The lovely lady at the front desk upgraded our room, and her service was fantastic – she even spoke Chinese and answered all our questions. Every time we took a taxi in, they'd check our booking information, which made us feel very safe. The breakfast buffet was also very rich and diverse, and the kids had a great time. The lifeguard at the pool was also very responsible, which gave us peace of mind. The sunset was also beautiful, with few people around, so it wasn't crowded. Highly recommend!
Price per night from€ 160

Gayana Marine Resort

7.5/10
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
Guest User
The water in the hotel's area is heavily polluted; it's so dirty that snorkeling is completely out of the question! The front desk staff were very perfunctory with guest requests and didn't follow through on promises. In the morning, we requested a private boat tour for island hopping and snorkeling. We discussed the time and itinerary with the dive center staff and finalized the price with the front desk. We even altered our subsequent travel plans for this. However, by 4 PM, we still hadn't received confirmation. When we called the front desk, they told us they couldn't arrange it. We asked several people, and got different explanations: first they said there were no boats, then that other guests had already been arranged for island hopping, and then that there would be a storm the next day (which turned out to be perfectly calm). I suggest the hotel improve its island hopping service. For those looking to dive, definitely don't consider this hotel! Also, the beach is incredibly tiny, barely palm-sized!
Price per night from€ 179

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - an SLH Hotel

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Jiuxiexie
Getting there: You need to take the hotel's special speedboat from Megaton Jetty, which takes 10 minutes to reach the hotel's pier. This is charged per person. The hotel has a Southeast Asian resort vibe, with wooden structures that show their age. There are many monkeys 🐒 in the trees outside the room, as well as lizards of all sizes and hornbills. The sand isn't very fine, and the beach isn't large; it's not really big enough for a good walk. There are no other businesses, just the hotel's three restaurants. There are also corals 🪸 not far from the shore. Cleanliness: Average. Ambiance: If you're not too particular about room cleanliness, everything else is pretty good, but I personally care a lot about it. Service: Our luggage was taken directly to our room. When we were leaving, we had to depart at 6 AM, and they prepared breakfast for us – two large bags with fruit, bread, coffee, and milk. We mentioned that the shrimp was delicious but found some other dishes hard to get used to, so the chef specially prepared a delicious plate of shrimp just for us and brought it to our table.
Price per night from€ 101

Gaya Centre Hotel

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 6, 2026|Deluxe Room
CNGuest User
The room was simple and clean, and although the decor was a bit old-fashioned, the location was excellent. However, rooms facing the street were indeed quite noisy. It's very close to the pier, directly opposite a large shopping mall, and right next to Gaya Street... super convenient for everything.
Price per night from€ 26

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

9.2/10
Great
Posted on Jul 31, 2026|Ocean Wing Junior Suite Sea View Twin Room
CNmorrism
This time I brought my family and we encountered heavy rain (luckily, we still enjoyed the most beautiful sunset in the evening). There was a 'fiasco' on the beach (the hotel's quick and professional handling made us feel even more at ease to relax and play), and a 'four-legged intruder' in the pool (the hotel swiftly caught and relocated it). We saw little squirrels, stepped on live clams, admired the full moon on the 16th, and celebrated my father's birthday, which was all arranged by the hotel. RAINA's thoughtful advice about the road construction saved us from missing our flight, and so much more. If you're coming to Kota Kinabalu for a sunset holiday and have the budget, come to Shangri-La Rasa Ria. And if you ever meet RAINA again, just hand all your troubles over to her! ☺
Price per night from€ 159

Casuarina Hotel

8.4/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 17, 2026|Double Room
MYMengembara
📍 Location: Strategic gila. Walking distance ke Pantai Tanjung Aru – memang terbaik kalau nak tengok sunset tanpa perlu drive. Sangat recommended untuk kaki sunset 🌅 🧹 Cleanliness: Standard hotel lama, tapi masih bersih dan selesa. Overall okay dan berbaloi dengan harga yang dibayar. 🤝 Service: Recommended. Staff helpful dan responsive. Iron & iron board pun terus dihantar ke bilik bila request – very convenient. 🏨 Amenities: Semua basic amenities lengkap dan berfungsi dengan baik. Cuma tiada bidet dalam tandas.
Price per night from€ 20

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

9.1/10
Great
Posted on Sep 3, 2026|Twin Room With Sea View
MYLaifun Wong
Walking distance to restaurants and shopping mall. The wet market just accross the street.I chose a sea view room and enjoyed my stay. Will book if I visit Kota Kinabalu again, for the good service & breakfast with good variety. Never use the gym but saw it has all the basic equipment & weights
Price per night from€ 85

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

8.3/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 26, 2026|Borneo Garden
CNHeiyanjingljh
The room was great, and the staff were exceptionally good. We took a taxi to the hotel and intended to pay with Alipay, but the driver didn't have it set up. We'd been in Kota Kinabalu for four days, and Alipay worked for every other taxi, just not this one. We didn't have enough cash, short by over 10 MYR. Just as we were getting flustered, a staff member named Nancy Huang helped us out by paying the driver directly. We added each other on WeChat, and I offered to transfer the money to her, but her WeChat couldn't receive payments either. She said not to worry about the 10+ MYR. We felt so bad owing her after such a huge favor! Luckily, some fellow Chinese travelers came by and exchanged 20 MYR for us. This was the most heartwarming thing that happened to me in Kota Kinabalu, and I'm very grateful to Nancy. The hotel itself is also excellent, with a huge private beach, and even monitor lizards and monkeys! I'll definitely come back for a longer stay next time.
Price per night from€ 62

The Magellan Sutera Resort

8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 13, 2026|Deluxe Sea View King
CNjellytt
The room hygiene was pretty good. The environment was mostly fine, quite suitable for taking photos and checking in. There weren't many people watching the sunset in the afternoon, so overall it was good. As for service, it was okay after check-in, and they offered luggage storage. However, the hotel's policy of a unified check-in time at 3:00 PM, with no early check-in allowed, feels a bit inhumane. Are all rooms only cleaned by 3:00 PM? Shouldn't guests be notified for check-in as soon as a room is ready? We even had to queue for breakfast in the morning. I was aware that the facilities were old beforehand, so that was acceptable. You can snorkel at the hotel, and there are quite a lot of fish. Also, you can see sea urchins by the beach next to one of the swimming pools.
Price per night from€ 214

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8.2/10
Very Good
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Guest User
A fantastic stay and a perfect resort and team. Only issues are 1) plastic from sea, nothing they can do about it but it affects enjoyment, 2) we had a minor issue with housekeeping not coming and then coming when it was dark and letting a lots of bugs in the room (we had been careful to avoid that). Honestly amazing value and a great time though!
Price per night from€ 223

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the popular Beach hotels in Sabah?

Whether you are travelling to Sabah for business or tourism, Gaya Centre Hotel (from € 28) , Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133) and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) are all preferred hotels.

How much is the average rate for Beach hotels in Sabah?

For Beach hotels in Sabah, the average price on weekdays is € 200, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is € 200.

Which Beach hotels in Sabah provide swimming pools?

There are many Beach hotels in Sabah with swimming pools. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133) , Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu (from € 80) are very popular.

Which Beach hotels in Sabah provide fitness facilities?

Get used to exercising? Gaya Centre Hotel (from € 28), Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133) and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) provide fitness facilities. .

Which Beach hotels in Sabah provide spa services?

Tired from travelling? Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133), Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) and The Magellan Sutera Resort (from € 133) provide highly rated spa services.

Which Hot spring hotels in Sabah offer hot springs?

Sutera Sanctuary at Poring Hot Springs (from € 40) is a good choice for hotels with hot springs.

Which Beach hotels in Sabah provide breakfast?

Gaya Centre Hotel (from € 28), Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133) and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) provide delicious breakfast.

Which Romantic hotels in Sabah are suitable for couples?

Planning for a honeymoon or a travel for couples？DBC Hotel Semporna (from € 77) and Lanvin Hotel (from € 25) are very popular.

Which Family-friendly hotels in Sabah are popular with families?

Want to enjoy your holiday with family members? Happy Village Kundasang (from € 71) and JQ#03 City View Slide LoftBed 2R1B 5Pax Near Suria Mall, Gaya St, Sicc (from € 64) are very suitable.

Which Beach hotels in Sabah are luxury hotels?

Looking for luxury services? Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu (from € 133), Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu (from € 84) and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu (from € 80) are very popular.

What deals are available for Beach hotels in Sabah?

Trip.com provides various promotions and discounts for Beach hotels. You can check the promotions page to see available promotions on Trip.com.

Property Information for Tourists

Total properties76
Number of reviews15,359
Weekday Avg. Price€ 200
Weekend Avg. Price€ 200