A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the outdoor pool or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the sea and pool.
The units in the villa complex are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, the units come with bed linen and towels.
Likas City Mosque is 23 km from the villa, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 30 km away. All units feature private entrance. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 32 km from the property.Show full description
Opened March 2024. Located in Kota Kinabalu, 8.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 7 km from Likas City Mosque, 嘉乐民宿JIALE homestay provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.
This villa is equipped with 5 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 5 bathrooms equipped with a shower. This villa is non-smoking and soundproof.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.1 km from 嘉乐民宿JIALE homestay, while North Borneo Railway is 10 km away. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 11 km from the property.Show full description
AaronL Homestay, a property with a garden, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 5.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 4.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 4.8 km from Likas City Mosque. This holiday home provides free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The holiday home features family rooms.
The units at the holiday home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a bidet and free toiletries. Units include a kettle, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer garden views. At the holiday home, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
North Borneo Railway is 7.7 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 10 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 8 km from the property.Show full description
Opened October 2023. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, NewWALAI N3 Landed house near IMAGO KK with CarGarage offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.1 km from North Borneo Railway.
The spacious holiday home has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 7.2 km from the holiday home, while Likas City Mosque is 9.2 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Located just 2.9 km from North Borneo Railway, Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.2 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
A minimarket is available at the holiday home.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Sabah City Homestay, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 10 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 5 km from Filipino Market Sabah.
Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bidet. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, HOMESTAY D' SEPANGAR HILLS is located in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The holiday home features a barbecue and a garden.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 18 km from HOMESTAY D' SEPANGAR HILLS, while North Borneo Railway is 21 km away. Filipino Market Sabah is 17 km from the holiday home and Likas City Mosque is 11 km away.
The spacious holiday home comes with 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 20 km from the property.Show full description
A recently renovated property, Hin Loi Homes is situated in Kota Kinabalu near North Borneo Railway, Sabah State Mosque. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3 km away and Likas City Mosque is 9.4 km from the holiday home.
The spacious holiday home has 4 separate bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and microwave, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service.
Tanjung Aru Beach is 2 km from Hin Loi Homes, while Filipino Market Sabah is 3.9 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 1 km away.Show full description
Set in Kota Kinabalu, Riverside Landed House 河景湾 is a recently renovated accommodation, 8.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km from North Borneo Railway. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.1 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC.
The spacious villa with a terrace and river views features 6 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and 5 bathrooms with a shower.
A car rental service is available at the villa.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.1 km from Riverside Landed House 河景湾, while Likas City Mosque is 14 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 1 km from the property.Show full description
Situated within 1.4 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Luxury Condominium at Loft Imago features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. A sauna and a car rental service are available for guests. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.
At the holiday home, every unit is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, units at the holiday home also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace. At the holiday home, each unit has bed linen and towels.
There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available.
Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, the holiday home also provides outdoor play equipment and shared lounge.
North Borneo Railway is 5.6 km from Luxury Condominium at Loft Imago, while Likas City Mosque is 8.1 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Opened December 2024. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, K Home - Cozy 3-Storey Landed 5R4B-16 Pax- 5mins City Centre & IMAGOMALL is a recently renovated accommodation, 4.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.3 km from Likas City Mosque.
The spacious holiday home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
For guests with children, the holiday home features an indoor play area. A car rental service is available at K Home - Cozy 3-Storey Landed 5R4B-16 Pax- 5mins City Centre & IMAGOMALL.
North Borneo Railway is 6.4 km from the accommodation, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 8.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 4.4 km from North Borneo Railway, NJ_Homestay@KKIA/Petagas KK offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
A minimarket is available at the holiday home.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.3 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 8.9 km from the property. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 1 km away.Show full description
Offering quiet street views, Home Suhaila is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 4.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. North Borneo Railway is 3.5 km away and International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 6.8 km from the holiday home.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is featured. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
A minimarket is available at the holiday home.
Likas City Mosque is 9.4 km from Home Suhaila, while Sabah State Mosque is 1.3 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 6 km from the property.Show full description
Opened February 2024. Situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, Kota Kinabalu Four Seasons Homestay 沙巴亚庇四季小屋 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 3.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.8 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.4 km from Filipino Market Sabah.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 4 bathrooms with a shower and slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Likas City Mosque is 12 km from the holiday home, while Petagas War Memorial is 2.7 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2 km away.Show full description
Opened November 2023. Featuring mountain views, KK Kiansom Retreat offers accommodation with an infinity pool and a balcony, around 16 km from Filipino Market Sabah. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers garden views.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 16 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 18 km away. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Likas City Mosque.
The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Opened April 2024. Offering city views, Peach Villa @ Putatan is an accommodation set in Kota Kinabalu, 8.2 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 10 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The air-conditioned accommodation is 11 km from Filipino Market Sabah, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7 km from North Borneo Railway.
This holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 3 bathrooms equipped with a bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Likas City Mosque is 17 km from the holiday home, while Petagas War Memorial is 6.1 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Jeminlin homestay, budget price is located in Kota Kinabalu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 24 km away and North Borneo Railway is 26 km from the holiday home.
The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet.
Filipino Market Sabah is 22 km from the holiday home, while Likas City Mosque is 16 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
Opened April 2024. Set 3.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Maison Life 小居屋 Holiday Home Kota Kinabalu features a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive. It is located 800 metres from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and provides private check-in and check-out. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
North Borneo Railway is 3.8 km from the holiday home, while International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 7.7 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 km from the property.Show full description
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