Kinabalu Park is the starting point for a climb of Mt Kinabalu, but is also one of Malaysia’s first World Heritage Sites. A range of accommodation is available at Kinabalu Park.

About a two hour drive away from Kota Kinabalu, at the foot of Mt Kinabalu, lies Kinabalu Park. At 1,585m above sea-level, it’s Head Quarters to Kinabalu National Park, the start of the main trail to the summit of Mt Kinabalu, and location of a variety of accommodation managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.

The accommodation at Kinabalu Park is most often used by those either about to climb Mt Kinabalu or those who have just climbed Mt Kinabalu, or travelers, families and couples wishing to experience the abundance of nature to be found in Kinabalu Park.

In 2000, UNESCO declared Kinabalu Park as Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site. On the UNESCO web site, part of the justification of this declaration is that Kinabalu Park contains high biodiversity featuring more than half of all flowering plant families. It further states that the majority of Borneo’s mammals, birds, invertebrates and amphibians (of which many are vulnerable and threatened) occur in the Park.

Indeed, from top to bottom it’s possible to experience habitats as diverse as tropical lowland, hill rainforest, tropical mountain forest, sub-alpine forest and scrub in the higher elevations. Kinabalu Park is truly a human heritage and as such, a popular tourist destination.

On behalf of Sabah Parks, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges manages the various types of accommodation at Kinabalu Park, as well as the restaurants.

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Website: suterasanctuarylodges.com.my
Contact: info (@) suterasanctuarylodgoes.com.my

No. 24 Lorong Dewan, 88801
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

The Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of Kota Kinabalu’s first established hotels and is right in the heart of the city overlooking the South China Sea and the islands beyond. This 5-star Sabah hotel is located in the capital and provides Kota Kinabalu hotel accommodation that is ideal as a base for those traveling for leisure or business.

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
88991 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah Malaysia
Ph: +60 88 221 234
Fx: +60 88 218 909
Email: reservation.hrkinabalu(@)hyattintl.com

The Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is a 4-star business hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. It’s about 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International airport and boasts 451 rooms and suites. Priding itself on comfortable accommodation in Kota Kinabalu and friendly service, it’s ideal as a base for exploring Kota Kinabalu and Sabah.

Promenade Hotel
No 4, Lorong Api Api 3
Api-Api Centre
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia
Ph: +60 88 265 555
Fx: +60 88 246 666
Email: enquiry(@)promenade.com.my

Borneo Global Backpackers is luxurious backpacker accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Borneo Global Backpackers is budget lodging, with conveniences unexpected from a budget backpackers lodge in Kota Kinabalu.

Borneo Global Backpackers provides free airport transfers if you stay with, provided you pre-arrange by sending them your flight details. Through their sister company, Borneo Global Backpackers now also offers tours.

Borneo Global Backpackers Lodge
Ground & First Floor, Lot 29
Karamunsing Godown
Jalan Karamunsing
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia

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