Holiday rentals and lettings in Kota Kinabalu

Holiday rentals and lettings in Kota Kinabalu

Holiday rentals and lettings in Kota Kinabalu

Fantastic holiday rentals on the coast of Malaysia

Would you like to share a different holiday in one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Malaysia? Discover the charming city of Kota Kinabalu, the most rural area of the country with wonderful holiday rentals where you can enjoy all the comforts to make your stay perfect. In Kota Kinabalu, you will find beautiful tropical forests, enchanting beaches to relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the sea. Visit its incredible mosques and discover the most religious side of the city. Stroll through its amazing national parks and nature reserves, where you can do endless outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering, discovering the beauty of the wildlife of the place. Walk through its streets and taste the best gastronomy in the country, where you will discover different flavours. Kota Kinabalu is the perfect place for a fun family holiday.

Marvellous holiday rentals with panoramic views

Enjoy all the attractions that Kota Kinabalu has for you on this holiday by staying at any of its fabulous holiday rentals. With large balconies and panoramic windows where you can get the best views of the Malaysian coast. Inside you will find a fabulous seating area with comfortable and cosy sofas, plasma TV with internet and cable, as well as air conditioning to cool you off on the hottest days. Prepare all your meals in the spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar where you will also find a microwave, refrigerator, stove, oven, coffee maker, dishwasher and other appliances. Rest in its beautiful rooms with linen and towels included and cosy single and double beds. Additionally, you will find in the surroundings charming playgrounds to take walks and enjoy with the little ones. All this as well as proximity to shops, restaurants and more.

Holidays in Kota Kinabalu

The area and getting around

Explore the fantastic City Mosque

This beautiful mosque is one of the most important that you can visit in all of Malaysia, it has a capacity for more than 12,000 people. This ancient temple will take your breath away thanks to its impressive architecture, built in white with bluish minarets. Inside, you can visit its many rooms to meditate and admire incredible pieces and objects that are part of the mosque. This wonderful temple has been built on Likar Bay, so from there you will get magnificent panoramic views of the sea.

Visit the amazing Kota Kinabalu craft market

Spread along the coast you will find a fabulous traditional handicraft market of the city, where in addition to taking a pleasant walk enjoying the views of the sea, you will be able to find a great variety of objects that includes typical crafts, beautiful pearls, textiles and many other articles more. Likewise, you can enjoy a selection of restaurants, food stalls and bars where you can taste the best local food. The Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market is one of the most popular attractions in the city for its pleasant atmosphere and wide variety of items that you can find.

Travellers and activities

Kota Kinabalu for nature lovers

One of the most famous and visited attractions in the city of Kota, in addition to its beautiful beaches is the impressive Mount Kinabalu, located on the outskirts of the city, it is part of the country's mountain range and is about 13 thousand feet high. In this mountain, you will find a fantastic ecosystem with a great variety of flora and fauna that is part of the Kinabalu National Park, declared a UNESCO heritage site. Here you can enjoy magnificent outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Take the path that goes to the top of the mountain with the best views of the entire city, where you can get the most impressive photographs.

Kota Kinabalu for families

Kota Kinabalu is an excellent place to enjoy a perfect and peaceful family holiday. One of the best places you can visit is the fantastic Signal Hill Observatory platform. One of the most picturesque places in the city with the highest location, it is also one of the places most visited by locals and tourists constantly, since from there the views you can get of the city will take your breath away. From that point, you will observe from the Tunku Abdulrahman National Park to the coast and its incredible beaches. Visit this fabulous place and enjoy an afternoon outing with your family enjoying the most beautiful scenery in the city.

The best way to learn about the history and culture of Kota Kinabalu is by visiting the amazing Sabah State Museum, where you will also find fascinating science and technology exhibitions.

Top 5 travel tips in Kota Kinabalu

1. Dive into the beautiful Tanjung Aru Beach

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and popular beach that you will find on the entire coast of the city. In this fabulous seashore, you can enjoy gentle waves perfect for swimming and soft golden sands to take walks near the sea. Furthermore, you will find in the surroundings numerous restaurants, ice cream parlours and food stalls where you can try the best traditional food in the city after enjoying a day in the sun and the sea. Enjoy a day of rest and fun at the fantastic Tanjung Aru beach.

2. Have fun rafting

If you are someone who loves extreme sports, you should try fun rafting on this holiday, one of the most common and popular hobbies in the city. This fantastic activity is usually practised on the majestic Kiulu River in Tamparuli, one hour from the city centre. This is the best point for all those who are starting in this activity if on the other hand, you are searching for something riskier you can visit the Padas River, with more difficult rapids, perfect for lovers of adrenaline.

3. Enjoy a ride on the Borneo Railway

One of the best ways to visit all the natural settings of the city and not miss its incredible buildings and temples is by taking a train ride. Built in 1896 and renovated in 2011 for more modern and comfortable facilities, it is definitely a highly visited attraction in Kota Kinabalu. Take a walk along this magnificent railway and enjoy the best views of the coast and its bays as well as its spectacular tropical forests, it is the perfect walk to share a pleasant time with the family.

4. Stroll through the fabulous Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Shortly after arriving in this fantastic city, you will see that there are attractions to suit all tastes and interests. If you love to share in nature and meet wildlife, then you must visit the fabulous Lok Kawi wildlife park, located on the outskirts of the city, you will discover a great variety of animal species such as tigers, deer, monkeys, orangutans and much more. What is more, you can enjoy the charm and natural beauty of the surroundings to share a day of tranquillity in nature.

5. Discover the marine life of Kota Kinabalu

On the coast of the city of Kota Kinabalu, in addition to finding beautiful beaches, you can also enjoy a great diversity of marine life that you can get to know by visiting the fantastic Marini Tunku Adbuk Rahman Park. This park is a complex that is made up of 5 islands, Sulug, Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, and Mamutik. In any of these islands, in addition to exploring the incredible marine life, you can do other activities such as diving, swimming, hiking on its beaches and enjoy the great nightlife in any of its bars or restaurants.

FAQs: Holiday Rentals & Lettings in Kota Kinabalu

What is the average price of holiday rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

Kota Kinabalu is the most exclusive city in Malaysia to spend your holidays, with an annual average price of £91 per night, according to 2020 data.

When can you get the best deals on holiday rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

If you are looking to get the most out of your money, the most affordable months to visit Kota Kinabalu are September (£81 per night for accommodation, on average), June (£83), and July (£86).

When are holiday rentals more expensive in Kota Kinabalu?

When it comes to looking for a holiday rental in Kota Kinabalu, the months when it is most expensive are, in descending order, January, March and February with average prices per night of £110, £96, and £94, respectively.

Should I plan a trip to Kota Kinabalu well in advance?

Considering the data observed last year, it is an excellent city for a last-minute escape, since it has an average annual availability of 76%, which is comparatively high.

What are the best months for a spontaneous getaway?

The months when it's the easiest to find free accommodation in Kota Kinabalu are February (the average amount of properties that are available reached 82%), March (81%), and July (78%). During these three months, you will have a wide choice available.

During which months are there fewer rentals available in Kota Kinabalu?

The month with the highest average number of booked rentals is December (only 70% of properties were available on average in the previous year). Followed by November (72%), and January (74%). However, don't worry because even during the months with the highest demand, the average is 72%. So it shouldn't be hard to find your dream holiday rental at any time of the year.

Are there many holiday rentals in Kota Kinabalu?

In Kota Kinabalu we work with 2 different providers to give you a choice of 530 properties, so you will not be short of options!

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