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Top Tanjung Aru 4 Star Hotels

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Front of property
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (767)
"The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill"
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (143)
"If the breakfast can starts from 6 instead of 6:30, much more convenient for the early flight customers ."
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (667)
"We were given a room looking out to the sea; great view. Once the vacant lot between the hotel and the sea is constructed, the view of the sea will be blocked. Bed is comfortable. Service is good. What pulled down the score is the hotel conditions. There are stains along the edging of the shower screens and walls. The bathroom grout is clean. There are moldy spots in the tiles of the swimming pool grout at the water level."
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Outdoor pool
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (18)
"Huge room with great views of the airport and the sea. The pool is great however does lack a bit of seating/pool loungers (there is a 4 or 5 seats max). But its greay seeing the planes land from the edge of the pool. Staff really friendly - they do charge you a refunable deposit when you check in - just something to he aware of."
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (530)
"Location is good."
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (886)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Grandis Hotel
Horizon Hotel
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (940)
"Hotel was a little old and need of upgrade. The pool was disappointing along with the breakfast.. The gym was was good with a good variety of equipment. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The hotel was very convenient to Gaya street market and restaurants."
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Horizon Hotel
Grand InHotel
Outdoor pool
Grand InHotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
The price is €32
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Grand InHotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23)
"Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool. "
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Outdoor pool
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (149)
"The hotel staff is very polite and very fast check in, but the hotel swimming pool is under maintenance the worker start work in the early of morning."
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Borneo Beach Villas
Outdoor pool
Borneo Beach Villas
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (346)
"The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though."
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Borneo Beach Villas
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
Waterslide
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (56)
"Friendly staff and beautiful place!"
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Porch
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (165)
"I stayed here for one night as I was transiting through Kota Kinabalu. The hotel kindly offer a free airport pick-up. Lovely staff, clean room, and good quality gym and pool facilities. The breakfast was pleasant. "
The price is €39
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Eagle Resort
Private beach, white sand, free beach shuttle, scuba diving
Borneo Eagle Resort
4.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
"The Borneo Eagle is an exclusive five star hotel - newly launched. The staff are excellent, facilities good - the only issue we had was the plethora of sand flies which caused a lot of issues sitting outside. We talked to the Manager about this and understand a machine is being shipped to deal with this issue - also the beach on the offside of the hotel was covered with plastic bottles and rubbish, which should be cleared on a daily basis to support the high quality nature of the hotel."
Borneo Eagle Resort
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
Deluxe Double Room
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"We would like to express our appreciation to the Ritz Residence Team for their amazing service even before arriving at Kota Kinabalu. Their exceptional service deserves a 10-star rating."
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
View from property
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Didn’t expect the air purifier + water purifier and not forgetting the free Netflix !!!"
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lobby lounge
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (327)
"Best hotel to start the year 2024! The service was great. The staff were super polite and friendly. The room was vast and I added with a rollaway bed without any issues - still very spacious. There’s free breakfast too. Near shopping complex just this one focused more on electronic products. Not something tourists will want to buy. Haha. Overall, I will stay in this hotel again. ❤️"
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
Outdoor pool
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
4.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (157)
"nothing..."
Borneo Vista Suites Hotel
Jesselton Point Homestay
Outdoor pool
Jesselton Point Homestay
4.0 star property
Jesselton Point Homestay
Grand Borneo Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
Grand Borneo Hotel
4.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Affardoble price"
Grand Borneo Hotel
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Tanjung Aru?
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences and Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu are two highly recommended picks located in or near Tanjung Aru. Both have a 4-star rating and offer luxury comfort alongside an unrivaled traveller experience. Book a stay at the first and enjoy access to a terrace and concierge services. The second comes with beauty services and room service, among other amenities.
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