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Best Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, solo trip

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

88%Solo-Friendly

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is 88% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, keycard security and rooftop pool give solo travellers safety and leisure; free WiFi and gym plus easy 300 m walk to Jesselton Point and Gaya Street markets for outings.

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📍290 m to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal (4 min walk)

✨Solo dip in a rooftop infinity pool over KK skyline

Average price

US$ 168
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

88%Solo-Friendly

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is 88% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk and CCTV give solo travelers security; fast Wi-Fi, business center, and free fitness classes aid work and wellness; Imago Mall 6 min by car offers varied solo-friendly dining.

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BEST Beach Resort | Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu SABAH
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Experience Paradise: The Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Presidential Suite (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu | Full Tour 🇲🇾
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Best hotel in kota kinabalu | Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
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📍1.0 km to Tanjung Aru Beach (12 min walk)

✨Unwind solo on a private beach at sunset

Average price

US$ 266
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

88%Solo-Friendly

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is 88% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, CCTV and keycard rooms give solo guests security; free Wi-Fi, business center and rooftop bar aid work and social time; markets, Jesselton Point and buses all under 10 min walk.

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Full Tour Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu KK Sabah including evening Rooftop Sunset Views @exploresabah
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Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu | We shouldn't have waited so long!
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📍140 m to Handicraft Market (2 min walk)

✨Morning pool laps with ocean vistas

Average price

US$ 157
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

88%Solo-Friendly

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is 88% Solo-Friendly

A 24-hour front desk, CCTV and secure elevators support solo safety; free WiFi, business center, gym and rooftop bar aid work and play; markets, Imago Mall and waterfront promenade are under 10 min walk.

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📍1.2 km to Gaya Street (15 min walk)

✨Sunrise laps in an infinity-edge sea view pool

Average price

US$ 194
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu

87%Solo-Friendly

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 87% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, CCTV and secure key access support solo safety. Free Wi-Fi, rooftop pool and 24h gym give leisure. Steps to Centre Point mall and Jesselton ferry for easy independent outings.

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Executive Lounge at Hilton Kota Kinabalu | Hotel Club Lounges 🇲🇾
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📍640 m to KK Waterfront (8 min walk)

✨Swim sunrise laps on the rooftop with city views

Average price

US$ 136
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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

86%Solo-Friendly

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 86% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, CCTV and in-room safes add security; free Wi-Fi and business center aid work; cafés, malls and the Esplanade are within 5 min on foot for easy solo exploring.

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📍400m to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade (5 min walk)

✨Relax solo in the pool after market strolls

Average price

US$ 57
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Sky Hotel

86%Solo-Friendly

Sky Hotel is 86% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and in-room safes give single guests security; rooftop pool, gym and kitchens add comfort; Imago Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade are within 10 min walk for dining and leisure.

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📍450 m to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade (6 min walk)

✨Swim above Kota Kinabalu’s skyline from the rooftop pool

Average price

US$ 39
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The Magellan Sutera Resort

86%Solo-Friendly

The Magellan Sutera Resort is 86% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk and security staff boost safety, free Wi-Fi and business center help work, pools and private beach give leisure, Imago Mall 1 km away for dining; check solo rates with hotel.

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✨Unwind solo in the Chart Room lounge by the marina

Average price

US$ 198
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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

86%Solo-Friendly

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is 86% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, CCTV, keycard access and free WiFi give solo guests security and connectivity; 220 m to Jesselton Point plus nearby Gaya Street food stalls enable easy independent touring.

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📍510m to Gaya Street Sunday Market (7 min walk)

✨Solo-friendly stay near Gaya Street Sunday market

Average price

US$ 55
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre

85%Solo-Friendly

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre is 85% Solo-Friendly

24-hour front desk, secure entry, free high-speed Wi-Fi, business centre and gym suit independent travelers; 10-min walk to Centre Point Mall and Esplanade for food, shops and sea views.

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📍1.9 km – Jesselton Ferry Terminal (7 min drive)

✨Power up your KK day with free Express Breakfast

Average price

US$ 64
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