Kota Kinabalu Dog Friendly Lodging and Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Pet Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

8.8 / 10

(2772 Reviews)

From 155$
Lintas Plaza Hotel

7.7 / 10

(363 Reviews)

From 20$
Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8.5 / 10

(68 Reviews)

From 34$
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

9.0 / 10

(1493 Reviews)

From 23$
Oyo 727 Hotel Rafflesia

7.6 / 10

(225 Reviews)

From 19$

Most people think that when they go on holiday, their only choice for accommodation is a traditional hotel. What they may not know is that there are many pet-friendly hotels around the world, which can be a great option when travelling with your furry friend.

If you're looking for a pet-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, look no further than the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort and Spa. This luxurious resort offers plenty of activities for both you and your pet, such as tennis, golf, and swimming. They also offer a wide range of services for your furry friend, such as a pet welcome kit, pet walking, and pet feeding.

If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Tune Hotel in Kota Kinabalu also allows pets. This no-frills hotel offers a rooftop pool and free Wi-Fi. It's a great option for those travelling with their pet on a budget.

If you're looking for a pet-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, the Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort and Spa is the perfect option. This luxurious resort offers plenty of activities for both you and your pet, as well as a wide range of pet-friendly services.

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Lintas Plaza Hotel Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu Gayana Marine Resort Best Pet Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Oyo 727 Hotel Rafflesia Lintas View Hotel Dog Friendly Hotels in Kota Kinabalu Disini Hotel Imperial International Hotel Kk Waterfront Hotel

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8.8
Excellent
2772 Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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📍 20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru

From 155$

Situated a 10-minute drive to B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers free parking facility on site and high speed Internet access in the rooms as well as stunning views of the ocean. The property is set in Pantai Tanjung Aru district, in vicinity of Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort.

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is less than 3.1 km away. The sand beach of Kota Kinabalu with cabanas and towels can be easily accessed within a 10-minute walk. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is also within a few minutes drive from Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

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7.7
Very good
363 Reviews

Lintas Plaza Hotel

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📍 Lot 95 & 96, Lintas Plaza Phase 2C

From 20$

The 3-star Lintas Plaza Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.8 km from Atkinson Clock Tower. There are a xerox and a work desk at the venue.

The accommodation is located in Lintas Plaza district, 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika is also a few minutes' drive away.

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8.5
Very good
68 Reviews

Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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📍 No. 138 Gaya Street

From 34$

Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu, located off City Park, boasts 81 air-conditioned rooms. The grand Likas City Mosque is 4.2 km from the accommodation, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is settled 2.6 km away.

The venue is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, within easy reach of Merdeka Square. It is 5 km to the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a short ride from Central Wet Market.

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Gayana Marine Resort

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📍 Malohom Bay, Gaya Island

From 307$

Gayana Eco Resort Kota Kinabalu, located 5 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, features free Wi-Fi in public areas. Jesselton Point Marina is less than 4.2 km away.

Marine Ecology Research Centre is also located near the hotel. The venue is only a short drive from City Park.

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9
Excellent
1493 Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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📍 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran

From 23$

Offering a golf course, a bar and flat-screen TV, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotel is less than 0.3 km from the shopping mall "Centre Point". It is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, within walking distance of Central Wet Market.

The venue is situated in a coastal part of Kota Kinabalu close to B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is settled 5 minutes’ drive from the accommodation. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotel is a short ride from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Airport nearby ✈️ Kota Kinabalu International
Average Price 💰 51$
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu 🏨 908
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 5041
Landmarks nearby 📍 Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Lintas Plaza Hotel
Best Price Hotel 🤑 Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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7.6
Very good
225 Reviews

Oyo 727 Hotel Rafflesia

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📍 Lot 1, Blk B, Sedco Complex

From 19$

Notable for its location 850 metres away from Oceanus Waterfront Mall in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the hotel is placed within 10 minutes' walk of I Love KK. The property provides 16 guestrooms appointed with Wi-Fi, television and a wardrobe for a pleasant stay in Kota Kinabalu.

The city centre lies within 5 km of the venue. Kompleks Asia City is also located near the hotel. Karamunsing Capital is just a few minutes' drive away.

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7.2
Good
149 Reviews

Lintas View Hotel

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📍 5Th & 6Th Floor, Lintas Station Complex, Jalan Lintas

From 28$

Offering a golf course and a barber shop, Lintas View Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located less than 10 minutes by car from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. Situated in Lintas Plaza district, the venue is set 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

This accommodation is 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and 10 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International airport. A short drive will take you to Kota Kinabalu Plaza.

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7.2
Good
53 Reviews

Disini Hotel

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📍 No 1 Lorong 14, Jalan Kampung Sembulan

From 22$

Featuring complimentary parking and a golf course, Disini Hotel is set in the business district of Kota Kinabalu, only a short drive from IMAGO Shopping Mall. You'll be 2.7 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 4.3 km from The B.E.D. Waterfront Club.

Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is a few steps away, while North Borneo train station is within a 20 minutes' walk from the venue.

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6.7
Good
8 Reviews

Imperial International Hotel

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📍 Ground Floor,Block D Warisan Square,Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens,South Eastern Asia,Kota Kinabalu

From 49$

The 3-star Imperial International Hotel Kota Kinabalu includes an outdoor swimming pool and a gym and lies right by B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is a few minutes' drive from the venue, while Atkinson Clock Tower is 1 km away.

This accommodation is in a 20-minute walk from Suria Mall. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is 5 km away. Mamutik Island is also located near the property.

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6.8
Good
126 Reviews

Kk Waterfront Hotel

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📍 Warisan Square, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

From 42$

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district within easy reach of Warisan Square, Kk Waterfront Hotel features a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout the venue and public parking nearby.

The accommodation is a few steps from the shopping mall "Centre Point", while Central Wet Market is 150 metres away. Gaya Street Sunday Market is within 15 minutes’ walk. Kk Waterfront Hotel is a short driving distance of Atkinson Clock Tower.

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8
Very good
760 Reviews

Grand Borneo Hotel

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📍 Ta-00-01 1Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Ums, Sabah

From 30$

The 3-star Grand Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set 6 km from Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple and 1.2 km from One Borneo Hypermall. There is a photocopier and a business centre at the venue.

The accommodation has a strategic location a few minutes' drive from UMS Mosque.

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7.3
Good
1024 Reviews

Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu

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📍 Unit No. G-803, 1Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Sulaman, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

From 17$

Located a few minutes' drive from One Borneo Hypermall, Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu offers 165 basic rooms. The venue is placed next to 1 Borneo Mall, about 25 minutes' walk from UMS ODEC beach.

University of Malaysia Sabah is less than 1.2 km away.

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8.6
Excellent
597 Reviews

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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📍 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard

From 80$

Offering a sun deck, water slides and a golf course, Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 1.9 km away from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the venue is set 2.1 km from B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination.

The accommodation is placed not far from beautiful beaches of Kota Kinabalu. Sutera Harbour Resort is also located near the hotel. You can get to City Park in a few minutes by car.

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7.3
Good
116 Reviews

Hotel Traveller

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📍 Shoplot 27 & 28, Jalan Tugu, Kg Air

From 22$

Offering non-smoking rooms, the 3-star Hotel Traveller Kota Kinabalu is within walking distance from the shopping mall "Centre Point". Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 25 minutes' walk from the venue, while Gaya Street Sunday Market is 700 metres away.

The accommodation is centrally nestled in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, not very far from Warisan Square. It is 5 km from downtown Kota Kinabalu. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is also a short drive away.

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8.7
Excellent
842 Reviews

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

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📍 Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens

From 88$

Featuring an infinity pool, a sun terrace and a golf course, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, 1.6 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The venue is set a 5-minute walk from Wawasan Plaza bus stop, providing connection to Anjung Samudera.

This accommodation enjoys its enviable location in vicinity of Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is about 1.3 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is also a couple of minutes' drive away.

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8.4
Very good
739 Reviews

Oyo 371 Grand Eastern Hotel

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📍 Block A, Lot 1, Lorong 2

From 19$

Oyo 371 Grand Eastern Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 4.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and offers 24-hour front desk assistance and 24-hour security. Sabah Art Gallery is less than 2.9 km away.

This venue has a prime setting just a short drive from the Angels Saint Michael Church Penampang.

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8.3
Very good
240 Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

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📍 One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, 88200 Putatan

From 41$

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in a tourist area of Kota Kinabalu, about 3.1 km away from Petagas War Memorial. The venue features a la carte restaurant and 24-hour bar on site and offers to take advantage of a fitness suite.

Monsopiad Cultural Village is less than 3.6 km away. The accommodation is located in Penampang district.

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7.7
Very good
453 Reviews

Megah D'Aru Hotel

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📍 No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township

From 28$

Offering complimentary private parking and a barber shop, Megah D'Aru Hotel Kota Kinabalu is only 11 minutes’ walk from Perdana Park. Situated in Tanjung Aru district, the venue is set 4.2 km from City Park.

The accommodation is set in a metropolitan area of Kota Kinabalu. This property is located near the South China Sea. Gaya Street Sunday Market is just a few minutes' drive away.

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8.5
Very good
751 Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel

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📍 Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong

From 79$

Offering air-conditioned rooms, the 5-star Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu is within walking distance from Central Wet Market. B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination and Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre are set only 0.8 and 0.3 km respectively from the venue.

The accommodation is located 5 km from the centre of Kota Kinabalu and a couple of minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is easy access to the sand beach. Gaya Street Sunday Market is also located near the hotel.

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8.2
Very good
342 Reviews

Putatan Platinum Hotel

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📍 Lorong Hussin, Jalan Putatan, Putatan Town

From 29$

Featuring a storage for belongings, a safety deposit box and a vending machine, Putatan Platinum Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes’ drive from Petagas War Memorial. Situated in Penampang district, the venue is set 3.2 km from Monsopiad Cultural Village.

You can get to Sabah Art Gallery in a few minutes by car.

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8.2
Very good
926 Reviews

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel

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📍 5, Jalan Padang

From 30$

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu Hotel, located off City Park, boasts 160 non-smoking rooms. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 2.4 km from the venue and Central Wet Market is 1 km away.

The accommodation is conveniently nestled in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, not very far from Handicraft Market. The centre of Kota Kinabalu is 5 km away. Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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7.6
Very good
82 Reviews

Hotel Garden

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📍 No 3 Lorong Dewan Australian Palace

From 27$

Featuring a nightclub and a barber shop, Hotel Garden Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation within 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. City Park can be found 550 metres from the venue.

The hotel is set in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, in vicinity of Gaya Street Sunday Market. It is located 5 km from the city centre of Kota Kinabalu. Kk Plaza is a short drive away.

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9.1
Excellent
81 Reviews

Sembulan @ Ning Guesthouse 宁舒民宿

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📍 Lorong Grace Square 1, Jalan Pantai Sembulan Lot 15-8-1 (Unit 1) !St Floor Block D, Grace Square Sembulan

From 31$

Situated 1.8 km from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, Sembulan @ Ning Guesthouse 宁舒民宿 apartment provides accommodation with free WiFi throughout the venue. It includes an equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and other comforts including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a work desk.

The accommodation is 15 minutes’ walk from IMAGO Shopping Mall. Guests can find the memorial park "Double Six Monument" in the area. The café Breads & More can be reached after a 5-minute walk. Just a few minutes' drive from Sembulan @ Ning Guesthouse 宁舒民宿 apartment you will find Atkinson Clock Tower.

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7.8
Very good
1035 Reviews

Borneo Beach Villas

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📍 Borneo Beach Villas, Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Karambunai

From 101$

Borneo Beach Villas provides a beachfront accommodation within a 10-minute drive from Pantai Dalit Beach. Offering garden views, this property has a private safe, a seating area and an iron/ironing board in the rooms.

The venue is situated in a residential area of Kota Kinabalu. Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club is nearly 5 km from away. You can get to Rasa Ria Reserve at Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort in a few minutes by car.

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7.2
Good
286 Reviews

Kk Times Square Hotel

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📍 Block C-16-G, Signature Office, Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway

From 31$

Featuring a parking and a lobby area, Kk Times Square Hotel offers accommodation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, 2 km from City Park. Set close to IMAGO Shopping Mall, this venue boasts air-conditioned rooms along with a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities available onsite.

B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination is less than 1.2 km away. The property is also next door to Borneo Adventure, and near a motorway. Kk Times Square Hotel is a short driving distance of the renowned domed Likas City Mosque.

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7.5
Very good
2 Reviews

Kokol Haven Resort

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📍 Km 10 Jalan Kokol, Menggatal

From 74$

The 3-star Kokol Haven Resort Kota Kinabalu is set 4.3 km from Mari Mari Cultural Village and 4.2 km from Kiansom Waterfall. The property comprises 32 air-conditioned rooms overlooking the garden.

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Kota Kinabalu Dog Friendly Lodging and Hotels FAQ
What are the best hotels around Kota Kinabalu International airport?
More than 64 positive reviews from petsfriendlyhotels.net guests about the best properties not far from Kota Kinabalu International airport are available. Other suitable options in the area are Borneo Vista Suites Hotel and Spot On 89858 Rebecca'S Homes. To see other top airport hotels click here.
What are the finest hotels in Kota Kinabalu city centre?
Providing an outdoor swimming pool, cots and a sauna on site, Avangio Hotel Managed By Accor rated 7.4/10 is set a 5-minute walk from the city centre. To see more central hotels click here.
What are the most popular hotels in Pantai Tanjung Aru district?
There are more than 3 places to stay in Pantai Tanjung Aru district. One of the best hotels in Pantai Tanjung Aru district is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, at the cost of 109US$ per night, offering an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and shopping service. Another top accommodation is Casuarina Hotel at the cost of 35US$ per night, which can offer shuttle service, dry cleaning service and 24-hour front desk on site. To see more hotels in this area go here.

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