Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Sabah

Love the private pool, bathtub, kitchen & the sea view. My kids were so happy.

What I love the most is that it has a private pool, jacuzzi, kitchen, fridge, and stove—perfect for families with kids! Netflix is also accessible with a valid account.

feel like home and the private pool that children friendly.

the villa was spacious and near to the beach. the private pool was clean and nice to have a swim in. overall was a pleasant stay

Private pool and the villa so nice & comfortable

We had 5 nights here after exploring wonderful Borneo . When you arrive you are struck by the beautiful beach … totally uncommercial, just tranquillity. We were eventually taken by buggy to our deluxe room . This was not what we expected…. It was at the top of the canopy with about 40 plus steps to access the room…no view & huge trek to get to the beach or pool. We asked to change rooms - Carl the manager told us our agent was to blame as we should have been informed? But I can’t see on the website anything about access & steps ? All the lower level rooms were not available, only the beach front plunge pool villa . For £80 per night extra we took this . My advice book this beforehand! You’d get a better deal ! Otherwise make sure your room is low level for easy accessibility. We could have early morning swims / walks along the beach 2 seconds from the room. Restaurant staff are wonderful…..as are all the other employees.Huge thank you to all . Thank you also to the Chef who prepared me 2 delicious curries ! Put them on the menu ! Negative has to be the sandflies……… even when using the oily repellent they still nibbled us . It’s a beautiful escape island for a few days .

Fantastic hotel in an amazing location. Food and cocktails were great and reasonably priced compared to other 5 star hotels in Borneo. We stayed in the two bedroom villa (no 38) which had the best view and quick access to the pool and beach. We were worried after reading the reviews but were not impacted by the sandlflies as we were very careful to put on lotion etc. There were monkeys around the hotel but the staff kept them away from the pool/ restaurant areas and they didn't impact our holiday - except for having to keep the bedroom door shut all the time. Would really recommend this hotel - a truly memorable stay.

We stayed 6 nights with the sole intent of relaxing, which we duly achieved. The resort is in a picturesque and secluded cove with a brilliant beach and clean and clear water. There is a decent pool, great service two restaurants with a varied selection of decent food and a good spa for a range of treatments. The resort was also very quiet. We weren't interested in any activities beyond sitting on the beach of by the pool but there were numerous options.

We loved our stay at Bunga Raya! Our room was spectacular and had a fabulous view and very private. The food was excellent and staff so helpful and friendly- they could not do enough for us. The pool and beach were also beautiful. We had no issues with sand flies or monkeys- the staff were watching for monkeys and we sat by the pool not on the sand so I was perfect for us. We will be back😊

As a family of four we were very impressed with the villas. We booked a deluxe villa which had a separate room where the children (pre-teens) could sleep - we had to pay for one extra bed. The space itself was fantastic, with a huge bed, TV's in both rooms, great stereo system, complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks were added bonus. Some mold patches in the bathroom - but then it is a tropical climate! View from the bath incredible - very private too. The staff were all very friendly and helpful in all areas and should be commended. The food was superb, although slow to get to your table, reasonably priced. We ended up staying at the resort to eat since we preffered the menu at Bunga Raya, although you can go to Gayana. Don't be afraid to ask for something - particularly if you have children, the staff were willing to provide alternatives if they could. I was impressed with touches such as making sure food and plates were covered to prevent insects in the rooms, biscuits at bedtime etc. The pool was lovely, not enough beach towels readily available. Great activities if you want - with free use of most of the water sports equipment. Lovely beach and the staff try to keep it clean (not an easy task during monsoon season). We went snorkelling, 'sumo' surfing, kayaking. Other activities - canopy walk, 'Fying Squirrel' (zip line), jungle trek. Excellent spa. Off site - we enjoyed the marine centre at Gayana and the oranguatan centre at Shangri La, Rasa Ria.

The staff called to confirm my time of arrival and prepared the room by turning on music and air condition as the weather was really hot. Check in and check out was quick and easy. Staff were really friendly. The private pool was not very clean but the beautiful shared pool was clean and the relaxing beach made up for it.

Overall is excellent. We had a great and comfortable stay for my family with small kids. I would just suggest for cleanliness on the private pool please. Zahid is an excellent and efficient staff. Thank you Zahid. Your attitude made our tourism to an excellent level. Keep it up! I would highly return in near future and recommend.

It was a very enjoyable stay. The villa where we stayed the entire time was very comfortable, had a nice ocean view and just a stone's throw away from the restaurant (the food and the service were good and the price was reasonable). Even the weather cooperated, nice and sunny during the day with some rains in the evening (it made the stay even more comfortable and cozy). The kids loved the private pool since it allowed them to swim in the evening. One small kink, however. You need to have your own car if you will stay there since the place is in almost a remote place. There is shuttle, alright, but its trips are quite limited. All in all, I would still say, it was a very good choice!!!

The room was very spacious for us, a family of four. Our room was a little outdated as far as cosmetics, like our balcony railing was rusty. They have two swimming pools that were really clean. The beach is huge with hardly anyone there. It felt private it was so nice. During high tide there is hardly any beach, but perfect time to hit the pools. All the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. It would have been nicer to have the pools open a little later with lights. The property is about 40 mins from the city center and about 5 miles from closest outdoor mall, so the resorts restaurant is the closest restaurant around. The food was good, but extremely expensive compared to restaurants in the city. A cup of regular coffee costs 4 to 5 US dollars. The front desk was always super helpful. They helped set us up with our tours. They also have free shuttles to the outdoor mall at 10am and 3pm. The local outdoor mall has a grocery store and eateries that included KFC and Pizzahut. They do not deliver to the resort though.

The entire villa is beautifully designed. Like it near beach but my villa was not directly in front of the beach. Has got a small pool but pool not so clean to swim in.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Shangri-la in Kota Kinabalu, and I must say it was a wonderful experience. One of the standout features of this hotel is its great location. Situated in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, it offers easy access to many attractions, shopping centers, and restaurants. Whether you're a leisure traveler or visiting for business purposes, you'll find this hotel to be conveniently located. The staff at Hotel Shangri-la were exceptionally friendly and accommodating throughout my stay. From the moment I checked in until the time of departure, they greeted me with warm smiles and were always ready to assist with any queries or requests I had. Their genuine hospitality made me feel welcomed and taken care of, enhancing the overall experience. Another aspect worth mentioning is the fair pricing of this hotel. Considering its prime location and the quality of service provided, I found the prices to be reasonable and in line with the value received. It's always a relief when you can enjoy a comfortable stay without breaking the bank, and Hotel Shangri-la offers that perfect balance. Overall, my stay at Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu was fantastic. The great location, friendly staff, and fair prices make it an excellent choice for anyone visiting Kota Kinabalu. I highly recommend this hotel to travelers seeking a memorable and enjoyable stay in the city.

Everything from Check-in process untill Check out i love so much. Out from my expectations actually including the Hotel look itself, staff and the room. I requested to have honeymoon decoration and what impressed me the staff name Ira gave me free of charges for honeymoon decoration! Im so happy and appreciate for the free service for me and wife. Decoration also very good even just a simple one but because of they gave me free im so grateful for it. Room also i got shocked because I thought it was simple room but when i enter the room i was like “wow?”. Well Done Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu. Keep it your excellent business to your guest ahead okay? Thank you so much.

i like my stay even when it was quite the last minute to book. i forgot the name of the front desk name, but she served well and quickly. my room was clean, and was cleaned by Lily Sharina(i hope i had her name right) when i was away on the second day of my stay. the check out process is also quick. place is quite strategic and there are also eateries nearby. recommended 👏🏻👏🏻

We saw this hotel since we are kid, but the hotel still look great for the room, plus lot of space too and i loved their carpet floor. They also give us some compliment fruits which is very respectful and i also very thankful and do enjoy our stay. Place is quiet as well, city view do consider very good, just exept you do not get room safe. but it is secure.

We booked for 3 days initially and ended up staying 10 days . Old style hotel but very well maintained and quiet. Excellent customer service from the front door to the reception area and management team .Nothing is much to ask and everyone is very friendly. Very clean , clean bathroom, good shower pressure Air-conditioning works very well Close to waterfront and lots of eating choices around. Will definitely 💯 recommend

Perfect small place just at the center of Kota Kinabalu. Room is very comfortable, AC works perfect, and the bed is super cozy. It was a cooler with drinking water at my floor which is amazing. Locations is walking distance to the night market, the harbor and hips of cafes and malls. They also do have restaurant just next door with great local dishes and the 24 hours convenient store. Was not able to try the breakfast though, as i was away all the time)

Nice and cosy room, plus the staff was very helpful, they even managed, upon request, to get us a proper breakfast to take away as we had the flight the next morning at 6! The hotel is in a great position, city centre, station close by, plenty of restorants and cafes all around. We had a good stay

That’s a real value for money! We had the check in earlier that expected, the room was very spacious and super clean. The bathroom was very big! At night there is the night market so you can walk in surrounding and enjoy KK. Very central location also for other activities.

I love to stay here. Had a great shower and also the water pressure is awesome compared to other hotel. The room was comfortable. But no Kiblat sign at the room. Hopefully the hotel management can put the sign at the siling.

NEAR TO THE SURIA MALL ADA NIGHT GAYA STREET MARKET. NICE PLACE IF YOU WANT TO WALK AT THE CITY. VALUE JUST NICE.

The comfortable bed, clean room and the ambiance. it have a cctv everywhere, safety is quite good as well. Below the apartment there's a 24/7 shop and Kopi Ping restaurant have great food if you don't want to go far, they closed at 12am. TV channel was great too you can even watch Netflix without signing in to you Netflix account via Lemmovie. Last but not least the host was very attentive and the instruction for self check in to the room is easy. It was overall a great stay.

We had a great stay and absolutely loved it! Price: Totally worth it. Room: Very spacious and comfortable. Room Service: Impeccably clean and neat—100%! Location: Strategically located, making it easy to get to places we wanted. Plus, we could walk to IMAGO and avoid the traffic jam. Surroundings: We enjoyed dining at 고깃집 Gogijip Korean Restaurant and trying the local Kopi Ping. Parking: Safe, and the public parking rates were reasonable at RM1/hr. Highly recommend this place!

Love the design and decor of the room! So comfortable and cozy! Nice big TV and love the window seat for reading. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They are a credit to the hotel. Great location with supermarket and restaurants below. Easy grab to everywhere you want to go. Highly recommended!

is central of city. easy to go beach , easy to go mall. imago mall is the most near from this homesuite. YANG PALING PENTING homesuite tu bersih , owner peramah dan sgt baik. i should stay here again for next holiday !

Bed was a platform and mattresses were clean and comfortable. Self check-in was very convenient. Had a leaking air conditioner, reported to them through whatsapp and their technician came that evening to fix it. Very satisafactory and fast response.

We were greeted with a smile and check in was quick & easy. The room was clean & comfortable, and I feel good effort has been made to keep the rooms nice. I appreciated the attention to detail, eg windows that matched the decor, also frosted & opened outwards so you could allow air into the room but maintain privacy. WiFi was strong & stable, shower had warm water & the drying line in the bathroom was appreciated. Good location by shops, restaurants & markets, many things in walking distance. Would happily stay again.

10/10!! We stayed for 3 nights and had an amazing experience. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the owner Singh provided by far the best hospitality we have received in our 4 months of travelling. The rooms were perfect: Very clean, AC worked well and the beds were spacious and comfy. The hotel is in a perfect location (less than 5 minute walk to night markets.) I highly recommend anyone staying in KK to stay here.

Exceptional stay. My wife and I did an extremely early check-in due to an early flight. The gentleman who checked us in was very professional and kind. He did not charge us extra fees for an early check in. Clean, quiet, comfortable and very affordable.. Great stay and close to Center Point Mall Sabah. One of my wife's favorites. Hotel Kooler Inn is now my hotel of choice when vacationing in KK. Highly recommend 👍🏾👍🏾

- The owner, Avtar, and the rest of his team were very welcoming and attentive - We were upgraded for free to a windowed room - Avtar kindly took us to the beach one evening and pointed out some sights of KK - Rooms nicely decorated and good AC / hot water etc - Hotel located right in the centre of KK within walking distance to all attractions Thanks all!

Staff is good.. Chill²... Room is good.. Kinda classic.. I like👌🤣...eating while watching final destination on tv.. Savage.. 😂... Even late hrs the staff is there to open the door for you.. So.. Urmm.. All is good.. Keep it up.. Might go there again.. 😁

This is my 2nd stay at this hotel. The receptionist lady which attended to my check in was very professional and polite - swift check in.Simply love the location which is convenitent by grab or getting around KK. This hotel has free parking bays in front of the hotel. during weekend or functions parking might be full. do check with the receptionist.

Room is comfortable, clean, with window. good wifi signal too. there is a 24-hr supermarket just behind the premise, laundry, makes it convinient. reserved parking for guest available upon request.

Very clean and tidy. It's easy to have breakfast because all in one place. Convenient place. Near the mall open 24 hours. Easy to park a car.

Good location, near to airport, convenience stay with various types of shops nearby, helpful staffs, clean and spacious room.

Parking Space and location nearest to restaurant, bank etc.

I really amazed with this hotel. I’m surprised as well once I knew the staff only available untill 5pm. Since the hotel equiped with locking door system, once we checked in, they will provide us with all the passwords. For me it’s something new! If u need anything just text their admin through whatsapp. For me, nothing much to ask during the stay. Coway machine provided as well at the hallway. Located at aeropod centre, same mainroad with Kota Kinabalu Airport. use the elevator next to Vivo Centre, straight to level 7 then u can find the reception. Hope these will guide you guys! Nice room theme and decoration (mine was Twilight). U can spend the time for photoshoot only inside the room itself. Nice, clean, worth for money.

Overall the family is impressed with the hotel room (bigger shore room) 1. Very spacious 2. Aircon is excellent, cool and comfortable 3. No TV, instead there is a big projector, so satisfying to watch Netflix and other shows 4. Bathroom is spacious, excellent water pressure 5. the interior design is modern and pleasing, well thought out 6. near to airport (it was our transit hotel as we were going to fly off next day) 7. Located on 5th floor, and there are a lot of convenience stores and restaurants within the building, there is also a health clinic 8. definitely value for money I would stay here again just for the ambience and the room.

What you see is what you get. Upon entering the room, there is a pleasant aroma that helps you relax. It also offers a sense of privacy and convenience during the check-in process. Most importantly, the room is exceptionally clean. The coffee amenities are great. While there is no shampoo, shower gel is provided. The bathtub is comfortably warm, and a hot shower is available. I would definitely come back again.

interior design and decoration was amazing. you can tell they paid a lot of attention to detail. everything was immaculately designed and all amenities (e.g. bed, showers, equipment) had a premium feel. Cara also put in effort to the smell of the place - highly appreciated. beds were very comfortable and we were very comfortable there. walking distance to a massage place as well. photos matched their listing exactly!

The twilight room is spacious and beautifully designed. With the interior design that is so esthetic we are so excited to stay there. Everything is just super beautifully decorated and the bed and pillow are very comfy. Had a really good night sleep. Will be recommending this room anyone that love a nice vacation getaway. For sure will be staying here again ❤️

very clean¬ smelly..staff very2 friendly☺️

I love the location.. close to Bataras, also the staf are very nice and always smile..

Hotel clean n close to public bus terminal.convenience, eatery around

love how the staff handled my early check-in and explain the fees to me. the toilet was exceptionally clean. i think it's just gone through a renovation recently. but love it.

Located at industrial area, near to bank, restaurant and groceries store. Receptionist are good.