Kota Kinabalu is small, friendly and famous for its sunsets. I spent four nights here on the way to the islands, and the hotel turned out to be one of the highlights.

Hotel room with sea view
The room. Ask for a high floor facing the sea.

The room

Clean, quiet, with a balcony that faces west. The air conditioning is strong, the Wi-Fi was good enough for video calls, and the bed was firm in the way that Asian hotels usually are.

Pool and breakfast

  • Sunset from the pool deck every evening
  • Walking distance to the night market and the jetty
  • Airport taxi is 15 minutes
Sunset timelapse Watch on YouTube ↗

Around the hotel

Filipino night market
The Filipino market a few minutes away, best grilled fish in town.
Sabah Tourism Board Official info on islands, permits and ferries.