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

Review score
9.0
Superb
136 reviews
Price from
£39.83
1 night, 2 adults

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

Review score
9.0
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£49.67
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km from North Borneo Railway.

complete facilities suitable for big family vacations. the location also very strategic and wide parking spaces
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£42.19
1 night, 2 adults

Located within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Faina Homestay SCSP Ming Garden Resident Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a...

Comfortable
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£22.77
1 night, 2 adults

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.

The cleanliness and the good communication with the owner, the swimming pool, and the various food outlet around.
Review score
9.4
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£58.91
1 night, 2 adults

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....

Review score
9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£39.44
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
9.3
Superb
16 reviews
Price from
£43.81
1 night, 2 adults

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

good staff fast respon on whatsapp but bit slow sending thing i request but im ok about it..nice location near airport & railway station..got pasar malam down there, 24hours mini mart, mamak & restaurant
Review score
8.5
Very good
1,111 reviews
Price from
£33.49
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, near Tanjung Aru Beach, North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque, Hin Loi Guesthouse has a shared lounge.

Very nice and clean room and really near to the airport but just one toilet for all the guest
Review score
8.4
Very good
149 reviews
Price from
£17.32
1 night, 2 adults

Offering garden views, Grapevine Garden is an accommodation situated in Kota Kinabalu, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

Amazing little place with a view near the airport. Very convenient
Review score
8.1
Very good
279 reviews
Price from
£15.03
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 149 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, near Tanjung Aru Beach, North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque, Hin Loi Guesthouse has a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    The room was very clean and great value for money.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 102 reviews

    Located within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village in Kota Kinabalu, Mizu Homestay at KK Times Square by R2 provides accommodation with seating area.

    Guest review
    This is the 2nd time we stayed here.. Definitely back again.
  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 15 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.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 19 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.

    Guest review
    Snack Mini Bar, Parking same level as the unit and i can say car park just infront of your door
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.0
    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.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Fabulous · 20 reviews

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

    Guest review
    All the things are good. The owner even prepared the travel board for us to know where can we go to😁
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 36 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.

    Guest review
    Room was clean and tidy, facilities were all good.
  • Breakfast options
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 60 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Great location, staff is helpful and friendly, free parking

Save money on homestays in Kota Kinabalu – budget options available!

  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 13 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.

    Guest review
    The cleanliness and the good communication with the owner, the swimming pool, and the various food outlet around.
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 37 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and quiet street view, Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km from North Borneo Railway.

    Guest review
    It amazing place and suitable for family to stay it
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 1,111 reviews

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

    Guest review
    comfortable , clean room & easy to go to night market
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 56 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.

    Guest review
    All the electrica appliances work well and completed.
  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 12 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 &...

  • Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 13 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.

    Guest review
    great location, very comfortable, neat and tidy apartment with great view
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 9 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...

    Guest review
    Clean and tidy. Smell so good once entered the property.
  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 389 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.

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

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

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, Riverson SOHO Duplex Seaview KK has a balcony and sea views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Caputo Homestay, a property with an infinity pool, an indoor pool and a garden, is set in Kota Kinabalu, 23 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 26 km from North Borneo Railway, as well as...

  • Central location
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, FAHomestay is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 1 review

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

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Sungna Homestay is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 6 reviews

    Located within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Faina Homestay SCSP Ming Garden Resident Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a...

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 3 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Teratak Qaseeh Residence offers air conditioning.

  • Review score
    9.5
    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.

  • Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 16 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.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 136 reviews

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

    Guest review
    worth your money! all about this stay was perfect!
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 2 reviews

    Set within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, FAINA Homestay SCSP Minggarden Resident Kota Kinabalu offers rooms with air conditioning and a private...

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 100 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.

    Guest review
    The property, car park, the lift and the facility.
  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 3 reviews

    ENDLESS SUMMER Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu 來繕旅遊, a property with an indoor pool, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.1 km from Likas City Mosque, 4.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well...

  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 8 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.

    Guest review
    breakfast can go many restaurant at surrounding area as we only take apartment package.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 3 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, parking on-site and an outdoor swimming pool, J&H JESSELTON QUAY lSLAND TRIP is a homestay set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 2 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Faina Homestay SCSP Ming Resident provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation...

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very good · 38 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Very clean and I really like it, next time want reapet again.
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 35 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore Kota Kinabalu City View features spacious air-conditioned accommodation...

    Guest review
    superb, value for money walking distance & staff also friendly
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 21 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.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 23 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Great view of ocean. Good location with comfortable beds. Secure.
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 35 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Strategic place, there’s alot of restaurant nearby. Place is comfortable & staff is nice.
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 4 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.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 12 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor pool and city views, Gemilang Studio Homesuites Near Ming Garden Hotel KK is located in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 12 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.

  • Review score
    8.1
    Very good · 279 reviews

    Offering garden views, Grapevine Garden is an accommodation situated in Kota Kinabalu, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    Guest review
    Very clean and convenient location next to airport
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 1 review

    Featuring city views, Faina Homestay SCSP Ming Resident provides accommodation with a terrace, around 2.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 2 reviews

    Set 3.5 km from North Borneo Railway, 7.9 km from Likas City Mosque and 9.2 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC, The Anggun Sutera Avenue features accommodation...

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 174 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.

    Guest review
    Easy access to the Mall. Clean. Staff were helpful when asked.

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