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The Shore Tamani Suites
The room is quite large. And the facilities nearby are very convenient.

ES 02 Partial Seaview @The Shore
A very good location, easy to travel around, lots of attractions nearby. Convenience store just downstairs, no worries on stocking up necessities. Condition of the house is good, furnitures are all in good shape and comfy. Plus point is a good washer dryer which save lots of hassle. Aircond is cold, fridge works perfect, bed is comfortable as well. The only downside is the speed of the lift. There are 4 lifts available, however only 3 is working during our stay. Wait time can go up to 10-15 min during peak hour. Good job from the management to manually control the lift to loosen up the traffic. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for convenience, comfort, and value for money.

Design unit with 4pax 2bedroom at JQ
stay 3 days 2 pm , overall everything is ok, the homestay is the best only thing that lacks parking , parking is for guests so if you want to park in the building you have to pay , if you pay you have to park a little outside, you even want to go up and get a cheap 😂 parking building that's also an hour Rm1 nah matai 😌

Api-Api Studio #A @Downtown City Apartment 2/4pax
My stay at Catherine's place was absolutely wonderful! The apartment was clean, cozy, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. Catherine was an incredibly welcoming and responsive host, offering thoughtful touches that made me feel right at home. The location was fantastic, conveniently close to shops and a mall, yet peaceful and quiet during the evenings. I highly recommend Catherine's Airbnb to anyone visiting the area—I would definitely stay here again!

Seaview 3BR 8-10 pax walk distance Jesselton Jetty
The location of the place very good. Especially if you are looking to go island hopping activities as it is near to the jesselton jetty.

AvenirHome: #Phuture, A Smart Home by the Sea @ JQ
Great room, nice host and fantastic location

【Paradise Suite】Loft Paradise, Imago. 4 rooms
The unit is big, cosy and comfortable. The location is good, walking distance to many entries and few minutes drive to the morning market.

JQ3 Sea&PoolView, Washer,Carpark,Wifi,Near Mall@JQ
The apartment is very cozy and modernized. It's just beside the Jesselton Point, which is very convenient. The view is good and we can see the sea and swimming pool in the room. The steward responded very quickly and answered many questions which in fact can be found in the instrctions sent to us😂. Highly recommend.
Waterfront house rentals

Boutique Stay on Mabul - Entire Over-Water House
WOW - an amazing 5D/4N. 5 glorious days of relaxing: 2+h snorkeling trips every morning & even longer trips in the afternoons, fishing from the "flying banana", swimming with green turtles, evenings chilling on a private deck in the hammocks or ocean swing & just time to breathe & discover island life (outside of the westernised veneer of the resorts). It takes less than 30min to circumnavigate Mabul at a leisurely pace. We met Reed & Nor as hosts & guests but became friends. With no running hot water (that said the cold showers were refreshing & very welcome), no air con (in 39+ C but fans in our bedroom with a full opening wall to the deck provided more than adequate ventilation) & sporadic electricity it is not for everyone but adds to the authenticity of living on the island (& with power banks was no issue at all). Al (boat driver & turtle spotter 🐢 extrodinaire) & Ry (house helper) couldn't have been kinder when stepping up to run lodge unexpectedly. Amazing meals & perfect stay

F.A Homestay With Pool View
The house was very comfortable and welcoming. Host was incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well-maintained, and the amenities were excellent. The price was affordable and commensurate with the quality of the accommodation. I would highly recommend this house to anyone visiting Kota Kinabalu.

Bonheur Villa 179
Me, my husband and our baby stayed at Nathan’s place for 2 nights and we had a quiet and pleasant stay. It was exactly what we wanted. The place itself made us feel right at home. Nathan’s hospitality was incomparable. Loving the welcome sweet and tasty cakes :) we will definitely come back!

Rest Villa Homestay
Comfortable and easy place to stay. We will definitely return to Rest Villa!

Private Pool House Villa With Sea View
nice place. recommended.

Warisan Homestay 18Pax KK
Although its on the 1st floor,the location is nice,walkable distance to handicraft market and other shopping district. Suitable for large family,with playpen for kids. But lacking proper stove in case of cooking since this homestay is for large group.

Tranquil Riverside Retreat: Your Serene Getaway
We loved staying at Grace Guesthouse. We loved the stream and spent an entire day just playing there. There are spectacular views just outside the house. It's away from any modern amenities, but one goes here to get away from the city life. Would be lovely if we could return here sometime. Thank you for all your help and kindness!

Bonheur En Borde Mer2@Karambunai
Waterfront condo rentals

Sabah Kota Kinabalu City Center Apartment (We are in the city center, right in the center!) KK City Center Apartment
good service, well communication, recommended

Heaven in the City 2 beachfront condo
We spent 10 days at Clidern's condo. The location was very nice, just a bit out of town but still very convenient, with a view of the water from both the living room and master bedroom. It is spacious and feels solid- many condos have thin walls and floors but this one was very quiet. We enjoyed having a large kitchen with island, even though we did not cook very much! There are so many good places to eat, even a small food centre in the parking lot beside the building. If we come back to KK, we will definitely book again.

Six Senses 3 @ Jesselton Quay Top Floor Sea View
Fantastic location with everything to walk to eat, drink, and have fun

[Vyonne's Hstay] IMAGO LOFT C, upstairs of the mall, 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms
We satisfied with this homestay.

4+1 Bedroom with Sea View at IMAGO Loft C (13 PAX)
Matches the pictures, the room is clean, the host responds to questions quickly, short stay of 12 hours (call Grab to the airport in the early morning for convenience), downstairs is Imago department store, very convenient for those who don't want to go far to eat and buy gifts.

Ocean-sunset view 2 bedroom suite @ Jesselton Quay
The host was particularly friendly, I checked in at night and had a lot of questions to ask, she would always reply patiently, including needing to leave luggage would also recommend a nearby storehouse.Awesome! I'll choose you when I come back to Kota Kinabalu again😊😊

Sunrise Suite Imago Loft D Seaview 3 bedroom
Nice location, same building with mall, lots of restaurant and near the traditional market overall very worthed to book this unit 😁

ZHI TheShore Suites KotaKinabalu 2Bedroom Sea View
Right in the city center, everything’s nearby. The place is clean and cozy. Host was super helpful, answered all my questions fast. Only problem: the bathroom smells bad. Seems that all the rooms in the building have the same issue. But for the price, especially with friends, it’s worth. Had a good experience!
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