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May
88°F 31°C
75°F 23°C
9 in 23 cm
Jun
87°F 30°C
74°F 23°C
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Jul
88°F 31°C
74°F 23°C
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88°F 31°C
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87°F 30°C
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Sabah State Museum
Sabah State Museum
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Ranked #21 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
Poring Hot Springs
Poring Hot Springs
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Ranked #22 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews

The Poring in Poring Hot Springs is in fact the Kadazan word for "Bamboo".  Thus, the true English translation of the Malay  "Poring Air Panas" should be "Bamboo Hot Springs... more »

Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers
De Lanna Aromatherapy & Reflexology
Ranked #23 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary
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Ranked #24 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary or KKCBS is a haven for wildlife right in the heart of the city. This 24-hectare patch of... more » Owner description: Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary or KKCBS is a haven for wildlife right in the heart of the city. This 24-hectare patch of mangrove forest is the only remaining patch of an extensive mangrove forest that once existed around the coastal town of Kota Kinabalu. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Orchid De Villa
Orchid De Villa
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Ranked #25 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
Ranked #26 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
Ranked #27 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Aroma Villa Spa
Ranked #28 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Aroma Villa Spa is the Home of Borneo Reflexology, Traditional Therapy, Treatment and Spa products. Our Spa is naturally... more » Owner description: Aroma Villa Spa is the Home of Borneo Reflexology, Traditional Therapy, Treatment and Spa products. Our Spa is naturally decorated in the Borneo style and opens daily from 12 noon till 12 midnight. Our signature treatments and Spa packages will pamper and relax you from Head to Toe especially after a long day of walking, golfing or diving. We are located just next to Hamin Boutique Lodge. Come visit us and rest assured that you will "Relax in our Hands" « less
Attraction type  Spas; Architectural Buildings
Mount Kinabalu Golf Club
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Ranked #29 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve
Tambunan Rafflesia Reserve
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Ranked #30 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
D'Touch Beauty & Reflexology House
Ranked #31 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Spas
Water World Theme Park
Ranked #32 of 35 Attractions in Kota Kinabalu
2.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Water Parks
Rafflesia Spa
Owner description: Rafflesia Spa is a wellness and beauty therapy facility offering Balinese-themed spa packages to gratify the needs of those... more » Owner description: Rafflesia Spa is a wellness and beauty therapy facility offering Balinese-themed spa packages to gratify the needs of those who come to seek a temporary shangri-la or sanctuary (oasis) to rejuvenate, refresh and feel young again. We are committed to our mission of excellence in sustaining the continuous provision of top quality services to contribute in a small way to make Kota Kinabalu City one of the priority destinations among tourists! « less
Attraction type  Spas
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Happy Vines
Happy Vines
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Owner description: We off the following single session courses on Food & Wine1. Basically WINE with Food, a multimedia presentation2. Basically... more » Owner description: We off the following single session courses on Food & Wine1. Basically WINE with Food, a multimedia presentation2. Basically FOOD with Wine, including a local market tour.3. Cooking a KADAZAN feast, including a local market tour. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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