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Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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4 Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
This resort destination has a few excellent four star hotels to choose from, including some in the city of Kota Kinabalu itself and others that overlook the coast or the surrounding hilly terrain. Plus, the KK resorts are pretty affordable, giving visitors the chance to spoil themselves a bit.
There are about twelve four star hotels in Kota Kinabalu, located in various areas including Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1Borneo and Penampang. There are even a couple of four-star properties near the beach in Karambunai and within the Sutera Harbour area. Most of these properties are typical high-rises, apart from two that are resorts with sprawling grounds.
Many of the accommodation choices in Kota Kinabalu sit along or close to the coast, with others being on or just off of a major road. They are all tastefully designed, with the Grandis Hotel being ultra-modern and the Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu having a more classic feel. Nearly all of them boast a swimming pool, including some pools positioned on the rooftops, and most offer business services and fitness equipment. Others have little extras like a children’s club and a tranquil onsite spa. All of these properties also have at least one restaurant onsite, some serving some of the best food in the city, like the restaurant atThe Magellan Sutera Resort.
A feature that all four star hotels in Kota Kinabalu share is their wide choice of spacious room types. Rooms at the Horizon Hotel are especially unique with their large, contemporary murals, while the Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers rooms with panoramic views of the beach. All rooms at any of these hotels are well-appointed with added extras to make them that much cosier.
In general,it is well worth staying in a four-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu, as they are extremely comfortable, affordable and in key locations throughout the city, enabling guests to easily immerse themselves in its cultural diversity and enjoy its key attractions.
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- Hotels near Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
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- Hotels near Gaya Street Sunday Market
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- Hotels near Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai
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- Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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