Kota Kinabalu (or KK as fondly called by
locals), the city in eastern Malaysia renowned as a modern
gateway to Malaysian Borneo, is the capital city of Sabah
state where the state government, ministries, most of
departmental headquarters, and government agencies are
situated. It is nicely set against a backdrop of the lush
greenery tropical hills and facing luminescent emerald green
waters of South China Sea.
Kota Kinabalu is a city of exciting contrasts as a result
of a combination of ethnic group diversity. People of modern
day Sabah are composed of 32 different ethnic tribes,
ranging from Sea gypsies in the east coast to the isolated
inland up river communities. The seriously commitment to
religious plurality and economic equality has brought
Malaysian enduring harmony and peace in this multicultural
society.
KK's wilderness has largely remained till this day, with
over 50 percent of the land still swathed in tropical
rainforests estimated over 125 million years old, and
teeming with endless diversity of unique plants and animals.
Anthropologists believe the indigenous natives are
descendants of Austronesian ancestry who made their way here
no less than 5,000 years ago.
In addition, as being a coastal state, modern Sabah is
well known for its abundant fresh seafood, friendly people,
Mount Kinabalu, Orangutan Re-habitation Center, endless
stretches of white sandy beaches, world class dive sites and
truly world class beach resorts and hotel besides a wide
range of idyllic countryside lodges.
Many have called Sabah a tropical paradise, an apt
description in more ways than one as there are no shortage
of good food to enjoy, tranquil places to ease the soul,
things to see, activities to do and the mystical attractions
and marvels to life the human spirit. The best part of all
this is it is summer all year round, with warm weather, warm
seas and warm hospitality.
List of Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Regency
Kinabalu |
    
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Rates : US$ 72 |
Overlooking the coral islands of the Tunku Abdul
Rahman National Park, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is
situated in a picturesque setting facing the
island-studded South China Sea.
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Nexus Resort
Karambunai |
    
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Rates: US$ 103 |
Situated 30km northeast of Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah,
Nexus Resort Karambunai lies positioned on 3,335 acres
of unrivalled natural and landscaped surroundings on
the spectacular Karambunai Peninsula.
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Promenade
Hotel |
   
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Rates : US$ 63 |
Promenade Hotel
is a seafront 4-Star International Business Class
Hotel, located at Api-Api Centre, in the heart of Kota
Kinabalu city. Its dramatic view of the South China
Sea and nearby islands - The Tunku Abdul Rahman Park,
is simply enthralling.
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Shangri-La's
Rasa Ria Resort |
   
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Rates : US$ 106
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At the point
where the jungle meets the sea, overlooking the
glorious Dalit Beach, is Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort.
Surrounded by 400 acres of gardens and with rooms
overlooking a stunning vista of white sands and surf,
the Rasa Ria Resort is a great setting for a romantic
or family vacation
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Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort |
   
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Rates : US$ 110
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Located just 2
1/2 hours from Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur,
the beautiful Tanjung Aru Resort is the epitome of
Shangri-La's best.
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Sutera Harbour
Resort & Spa |
   
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Rates : US$ 96
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Nestled between
the shores of the South China Sea, fronting the
tropical islands and the majestic Mount Kinabalu.
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