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Molina Inn - Aeropod Sovo Exchange -, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring inner courtyard views, Molina Inn - Aeropod Sovo Exchange - offers accommodation with a bar and a balcony, around 5.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

Good room to stay , nnti repeat lagi 😊
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
6 reviews
Price from£30.63per night
Jesselton Quad by Miraton Lodge 3, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Offering city views, Jesselton Quad by Miraton Lodge 3 is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 5.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 7.3 km from North Borneo Railway.

breakfast can go many restaurant at surrounding area as we only take apartment package.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
Price from£34.13per night
Sutera Avenue - Jom Summer Suite, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Sutera Avenue - Jom Summer Suite offers air conditioning.

Comfortable
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
9 reviews
Price from£39.89per night
Home Sweet Home, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located within 2.1 km of Tanjung Aru Beach and 4 km of Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Home Sweet Home features accommodation with seating area.

I love the place. Room is very spacious. Very quiet. Just only a few rooms available. It needs to book in very advance. Host Jason is very nice and tried to satisfy the guest if any needs.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
8 reviews
Price from£13.22per night
Ber-Santai at Marina Court, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting a balcony with city views, a fitness centre and an indoor pool, Ber-Santai at Marina Court can be found in Kota Kinabalu, close to Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum &...

Clean,big,comfort,complete facilities,good location ..recommended for big family
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
9 reviews
Price from£54.84per night
G Dau Homestay, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

G Dau Homestay features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This homestay provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony....

Snack Mini Bar, Parking same level as the unit and i can say car park just infront of your door
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
7 reviews
Price from£37.55per night
Borneo Staycation - The Shore, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Borneo Staycation - The Shore is set in Kota Kinabalu.

great location, very comfortable, neat and tidy apartment with great view
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
9 reviews
Price from£34.82per night
NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring city views, NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK features accommodation with a balcony, around 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah.

Good location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
6 reviews
Price from£38.51per night
The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu.

The house concept very cute
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from£41.71per night
Bulan Guesthouse Imago, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Bulan Guesthouse Imago features accommodation with a rooftop pool, a balcony and garden views.

Garden view, swimming pool
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
27 reviews
Price from£36.91per night
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  • Hin Loi Guesthouse
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 90 reviews

    Situated in Tanjung Aru, Hin Loi Guesthouse offers simple yet comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    Good stop off if you have an early flight the next day.

  • NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring city views, NOSTRE HOMESTAY THE SHORE KK features accommodation with a balcony, around 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah.

  • The Shore by Soleil Homes
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 12 reviews

    Offering an open-air bath and garden view, The Shore by Soleil Homes is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway.

    Customer service is really helpful. Very clean and spacious room.

  • The Shore by MD Staycation
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, near KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, The Shore by MD Staycation features a garden.

  • Ber-Santai @Sky Hotel Suites
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 19 reviews

    Boasting a fitness centre and views of mountain, Ber-Santai @Sky Hotel Suites is a recently renovated homestay situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

    All the property was nice… clean and very comfortable

  • Hstay Sutera Avenue 2Bedroom by Aida
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, Hstay Sutera Avenue 2Bedroom by Aida provides accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Aeropod Sovo Wi-Fi&Netflix 5min From Airport
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 20 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 5.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 300 metres from North Borneo Railway, Aeropod Sovo Wi-Fi&Netflix 5min From Airport offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

  • JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 71 reviews

    Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site.

    The property, car park, the lift and the facility.

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  • Sutera Avenue - Jom Summer Suite
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Sutera Avenue - Jom Summer Suite offers air conditioning.

  • Ber-Santai at Marina Court
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Boasting a balcony with city views, a fitness centre and an indoor pool, Ber-Santai at Marina Court can be found in Kota Kinabalu, close to Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum &...

  • G Dau Homestay
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    G Dau Homestay features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This homestay provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony.

  • Borneo Staycation - The Shore
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Borneo Staycation - The Shore is set in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Bulan Guesthouse Imago
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 27 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Bulan Guesthouse Imago features accommodation with a rooftop pool, a balcony and garden views.

    Very clean and I really like it, next time want reapet again.

  • Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,154 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO offers accommodation with balcony, around 2.5 km from Tanjung Aru Beach.

    Room was spacious and clean. Convenient and comfortable.

  • Homesuite' Home at The Loft
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 178 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu and only 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Homesuite' Home at The Loft offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Need advise the best location for breakfast and dinner

  • Imago Loft C
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 5 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Imago Loft C offers a garden and air conditioning.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Kota Kinabalu

  • SUMMERWALK JQ near JESSELTON POINT KOTA KINABALU 寓夏天之旅
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    SUMMERWALK JQ near JESSELTON POINT KOTA KINABALU 寓夏天之旅, a property with an outdoor swimming pool, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 7 km from North Borneo...

  • KaYYu Homestay
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Featuring sea views, KaYYu Homestay provides accommodation with balcony, around 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah.

  • The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, The Seashore House, The Shore Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Jom Summer Suite - Sutera Avenue
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Jom Summer Suite - Sutera Avenue offers a rooftop pool and air conditioning.

  • deCose
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews

    Offering garden views, deCose is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from North Borneo Railway and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    Room was clean and tidy, facilities were all good.

  • Jesselton Quad by Miraton Lodge 3
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Offering city views, Jesselton Quad by Miraton Lodge 3 is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 5.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 7.3 km from North Borneo Railway.

  • Molina Inn - Aeropod Sovo Exchange -
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views, Molina Inn - Aeropod Sovo Exchange - offers accommodation with a bar and a balcony, around 5.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

  • J&H JESSELTON QUAY lSLAND TRIP
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, near Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Harbour and KK Esplanade, J&H JESSELTON QUAY lSLAND TRIP has an outdoor swimming pool.

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Located within 2.1 km of Tanjung Aru Beach and 4 km of Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Home Sweet Home features accommodation with seating area.

    We like to be in a neighborhood and not too far from the center.

  • Relaxed Studio Q&S-Bed Near Airport WI-FI-Aeropod Sovo
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Relaxed Studio Q&S-Bed Near Airport WI-FI-Aeropod Sovo is set in Kota Kinabalu.

    Lokasi menarik dan strategik.. Cuma byk kdai tutup pd hati ahad.. So kmi brekfast d tpt lain😊

  • Lazy Cat Home At Gaya Street
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 145 reviews

    Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Lazy Cat Home At Gaya Street is located in Kota Kinabalu.

    worth your money! all about this stay was perfect!

  • Jesselton Quay Seaview Homestay near Suria Sabah by StayPlace
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 22 reviews

    Offering sea views, Jesselton Quay Seaview Homestay near Suria Sabah by StayPlace is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque.

    the furniture, the view . i can say i like it all.

  • Sutera Luxurious Loft 2
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Sutera Luxurious Loft 2 provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    Clean and tidy. Smell so good once entered the property.

  • Blue Cove Avenue
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, Blue Cove Avenue offers accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Grapevine Garden
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 185 reviews

    Located within 10 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km of North Borneo Railway in Kota Kinabalu, Grapevine Garden features accommodation with seating area.

    Very clean and convenient location next to airport

  • The Shore KK City Sabah Homestay
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 49 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 300 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore KK City Sabah Homestay offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a...

    Very convinient to the pasar and good surrounding.

  • Jesselton Quay By FH Staycation
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, Jesselton Quay By FH Staycation is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • b.suites 21
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 38 reviews

    B.suites 21 is set in Kota Kinabalu. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property.

    Great location, staff is helpful and friendly, free parking

  • Ber-Santai at Sutera Avenue
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 14 reviews

    With mountain views, Ber-Santai at Sutera Avenue is set in Kota Kinabalu and has a restaurant, a lift, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor pool.

  • Sutera Luxurious Loft 1
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Located near Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and Sabah State Mosque, Sutera Luxurious Loft 1 is in Kota Kinabalu and features free private parking and a restaurant.

  • Nayana Stay
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 5.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres from North Borneo Railway, Nayana Stay provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

  • Api-Api GuestHouse
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Api-Api GuestHouse provides accommodation with a terrace, free WiFi, full-day security, and room service.

  • Shangri-La Heights Room
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Shangri-La Heights Room is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 9.1 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre...

  • Gayang Friendly Water House Homestay
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 457 reviews

    Located within 26 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 20 km of Likas City Mosque, Gayang Friendly Water House Homestay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

    scenery outstanding, but the curtain in my room really need to change.

  • Jesselton Point Homestay @ The shore
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 15 reviews

    Featuring a garden, rooftop pool and sea views, Jesselton Point Homestay @ The shore is set in Kota Kinabalu.

  • OYO Home 90723 Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 5 reviews

    OYO Home 90723 Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.2 km from...

  • Basung Homestay Sinsuran
    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 23 reviews

    Basung Homestay Sinsuran features a balcony and is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within just 700 metres of KK Esplanade and 1 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

  • DD Homestay
    Central location

    Situated within 2.6 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, DD Homestay features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

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