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Hotel Shangri-LavsGaya Island Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Gaya Island Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. Gaya Island Resort ranks #34 in Kota Kinabalu with praise from 1 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Shangri-La
Lonely Planet
75 Bandaran Berjaya, P.O. Box 11718, Kota Kinabalu 88819, Malaysia
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The Shangri La (not part of the famous worldwide chain) is a good business hotel for those who want a bit of comfort but don't want to pay international rates." Full review
Gaya Island Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"A seaside resort with 120 villas on the Malaysian side of Borneo." Full review
9.0
"With its private beach, infinity pools and immaculate palms, this trendy resort oozes with exclusivity and barefoot sophistication" Full review
Top choice
"Around 100 beautifully finished villas set in either lush jungle foliage, atmospheric mangroves, or looking out on the greens and blues of the sea" Full review