Kota Kinabalu is situated on the tropical island of Borneo, and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah, which is one of the two states of East Malaysia. The location of the city is absolutely amazing; and from the airport it is just a short ride to mostly any hotel. You find a world class sailing marina and championship golf courses as well as both first class holiday resorts and good hotels for the budget traveler.

And the food is varied in a way that only a state with 30 ethnic groups can offer. The flavours you will find are excellent and in KK, as Kota Kinabalu also is called, there are gourmet meals in restaurants for elegant dining, but you will also find wonderful tastes and textures in a bowl in a hawker’s stall at the night market.
 
There is so much to do in and around Kota Kinabalu!
Just minutes away, you will find a natural beauty that is unbelievable, then you can choose – go and see some of the islands around Kota Kinabalu or catch a train and head for the rain forests.

Sandy white beaches are “everywhere” and the water has always the right temperature. If you want to go rafting in a river or just catch a train, the choice is yours. Perhaps you will just do something you never find time to do in your daily life – just sit down and relax to enjoy life! Then Kota Kinabalu and Sabah is the right place. Here, dreams come true; it is as simple as that.
 

Kota Kinabalu has of course major shopping malls as well as shopping areas that you find in many other Asian cities, most of them located at the main streets of the city.  The five major shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu are: Centrepoint, Karamunsing Complex, KK Plaza, Wawasan Plaza and. Wisma Merdeka.
They all have fixed and attractive prices. Most of the malls are open from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. 

But here there are also markets that feel genuine and honest, like the urban Gaya Street Fair that starts every Sunday at 8 a.m. You will find the fair in the lower end of Gaya Street; the stalls are till offer a collection of everything you want and do not want.
 
In most of the towns and villages around Kota Kinabalu there is a Tamu, also known as Sunday Flea Market, where you can find all kinds of stuff from orchids, fruits, vegetables, poultry, handicrafts, traditional music instrument and much more.

From luxury to budget hotels
In Kota Kinabalu you will find some of the best hotels in Asia! Most of the Kota Kinabalu´s business hotels are downtown. If you are a backpacker and looking for a budget hotels

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Nexus Resort Karambunai
15.7 km — Kampung Karambunai Off Jalan Sepanfar Bay Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)

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Promenade Hotel
No 4 Lorong Api-Api 3
Api-Api Centre , Kota Kinabalu
88000 Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 265 555
Fax
+6088 246 666  
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Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens,

 tel. (60) 8832 2222.
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The Magellan Sutera
No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)tel. 60 88 318 888
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong,
Locked Bag 47
88991 Kota Kinabalu
abah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 221 234
Fax
+6088 218 909 

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Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
+60-88-225800,

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The Jesselton Hotel
69, Jalan Gaya, P.O. Box 10401,, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Tel:(6088)223333.Fax:(6088)240401

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Berjaya Palace Hotel, 1 Jalan Tangki Karamunsing, tel. +60-88-211911.

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Sutera Harbour Resort & Spa
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
88100 , Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 318 888
Fax
+60-88 317 777, Sales and Marketing +60-88 303 338  
Email: sutera@suteraharbour.com.my

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King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Jalan Masjid Lama, Bandaran Berjaya 88000  +6088 270 500 (reservations@kk.kingparkhotel.com.my),

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Megah D’Aru Hotel, No. 2, Jalan Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Township, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. (located in the heart of Tanjung Aru Township), ? +6088 239 666 (mdaru2@streamyx.com).
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel, 
 tel. 60 88 237727. 
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Asia Adventure Lodge,
tel. +60 138929995,

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Borneo Global Backpackers
Lot 29, Ground & 1st Floor, Karamunsing Godown, Jalan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu

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Borneo Backpackers,
tel. +6(088) 234 009, ,Email : info@borneobackpackers.com .

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Borneo BeacHouse Backpackers,
tel. +6(088) 218 331, 
tel: +6088 242 477,
Email : info@borneogayalodge.com.

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Globetrotters Lodge
(formerly New Horizon),
tel. +6088 272796,

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Hamin Lodge,
tel. +6(088)272008

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Hotel Holiday,
tel. +6(088)-213116,
 +6012-6909-888
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Lavender Lodge,
tel. +6088 – 217119 ,
fax +6088 – 218077,
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Step-in Lodge,
tel. +6088 – 233519,
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Kinabalu Backpackers,
tel. +6088 – 253 385,
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X-plorer Backpackers, 1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,  +60-88-538780
info@xplobackpackers.com
fax: +60-88-538781
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Hotel Kotajaya and Back Packers
+6088 222715,
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Impiana Mutiara Hotel
Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu., Ground Floor, No.3, Block BC, Lot 13, Lorong Ikan Juara 3, 88100 Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu
+6088 268 823 / 268 824 (info@impianamutiarahotel.com),
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Tune Hotels.Com 1 Borneo Kota Kinabalu
G 803 1 Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Sulaman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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others kota kinabalu hotels:

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Manukan Island Chalet
Kinabalu Nature Resorts Sdn Bhd ,
Lot G15, Ground Floor, Wisma Sabah
88000 Kota Kinabalu Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 243 629 / 245 742
Fax
+6088 259 552  
 

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New Sabah Hotel
Lot 3 & 4, No. 9-11, Block A,
Jalan Pedas, Segama Complex ,
P.O Box 12055
88822 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 224 648
Fax
+6088 235 875  
 
 
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Airport View Hotel
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa
88100 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 251 919
Fax
+6088 239 319  
 
 
 
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Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
KM3.5, Lok Kawi, Kg Laut Kinarut ,
Jalan Papar Baru
88800 Sabah , Malaysia
 Phone
+6088 752 000
Fax
+6088 751 058  
 
 
 
 
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Hilton Inn Kota Kinabalu
No.23, Jalan Tugu, Kampung Air
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 245 577
Fax
+6088 245 775  
 

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KEKWA, Kota Kinabalu
Tingkat 2, Wisma BSN, Jln Kemajuan Karamunsing,
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah  , Malaysia 
Phone
088-237052 / 051
Fax
088-242052  
 
 
 
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Malaysia Airport Berhad, Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia Airport Berhad (Sabah)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
88740 Kota Kinabalu Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
088-238555 / 219211
Fax
088-219081  
 
 
 
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Alpine Homstay
Lot 7, Jalan Taman Deluxe
88200 Kepayan , Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6 088-237727
Fax
+6 088-237727  
Email: info@alpinehomstay.com.my 
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Langkah Syabas Beach Resort Sabah
P.O. Box 451, Tanjung Aru
88858 Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
60-88-752000
Fax
60-88-752111  
 
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Holiday Park Hotel
3 1/2 Miles, Jalan Penampang, ,
P.O Box 11568,
88817 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia
 Phone
+6089 712 311
Fax
+6089 717 866  
 
 
 

 
 
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Tang Dynasty Hotel
1-1 Lorong Plaza Wawasan Coastal Highway ,
Kota Kinabalu
88000 Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 263 389
Fax
+6088 263 989  
 
 
 
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Beverly Hotel
Lorong Kemajuan
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
+6088 258 998
Fax
+6088 258 778  
 
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Trekkers Lodge
Block L, Lot 5 & 6, ,
Tingkat 2, Komplek Sinsuran
88803 , Kota Kinabalu
Sabah , Malaysia 
Phone
088-252 263
Fax
088-258 263  
 

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Mercure Kota Kinabalu
TA-00-01, 1Borneo Hypermall, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu
 

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Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo
TB-00-01 1Borneo Hypermall Jalan UMS , Kota Kinabalu

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Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel
Lot 3 & 4, Block 9 Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu

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Seapark Condotel
Jalan Murni, Tanjung Aru,, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah)

HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND

Dates: 22 November 2008 to 4 January 2009
Times: 22 Nov 2008 – 04 Jan 2009 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Hyde Park
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in London as Hyde Park is transformed into a dazzling Winter Wonderland.Santa Claus will be in residence alongside thrilling attractions, twinkling fairy lights and an unbeatable festive atmosphere!

Winter Wonderland in London=
Back by popular demand, Winter Wonderland returns to Hyde Park this year with even more festive attractions. Last year Winter Wonderland helped more than 500,000 people get into the Christmas spirit, so join in and spread some festive cheer!

Winter Wonderland Attractions=

Open from 10am to 10pm every day (except Christmas Day), Winter Wonderland has a host of attractions on offer, including:

London’s largest outdoor ice rink
German Christmas market
60m  40 gondolas (6 per gondola) observation wheel
Toboggan snow slide
Carousel
Bungy dome
Helter-skelter
Carol singers
Santa
Cafés and bars

Whatever your age or taste there is an attraction at WINTER WONDERLAND to suit. Start with the Haunted Mansion, which promises to offer even more frights than last year, or whizz down the 60m Giant Toboggan Snow Slide – there is even a ski pulley to take you up to the top again!

2008 sees the introduction of the Ice Palace Mirror Maze – which has never before been seen in the UK, the attraction that promises to both puzzle and amaze! Or take a jaunt on the Sleigh Ride to really put you in the Christmas mood. Or come and experience Central London’s first ever Roller Coaster which has been a smash hit at this year’s WINTER WONDERLAND.

Back by popular demand the Snow Ball Bungee Dome offers dare-devils the opportunity to show off their acrobatic skills under the igloo canopy whilst others look on with amazement.

Along with the Wave Swinger, themed simulators, adult carousel, skill games and many more WINTER WONDERLAND is the event which will surely fill you with festive joy!

Non refundable tokens for all attractions may be purchased at booths throughout WINTER WONDERLAND on the day of the visit.

Throughout the Christmas period Londoners and tourists have the chance to take in amazing views of Hyde Park and the surrounding areas from the air. With a full 360° panoramic view 200 feet above Hyde Park, the Winter Wonderland Wheel offers the chance to view Hyde Park and London from a very different perspective. Up to six people will be able to fit into each of the wheel’s heated 40 pods for the approximately 13 minute ride. Two of the Pods are able to accommodate wheelchairs. You could even hire a Private Pod or even book the VIP Pod with its luxiourous leather seats, screens, tinted windows and glass floor – champagne is an optional extra!

This year, the authentic German Christmas Market will be twice this size of last year’s. With a huge range of arts and crafts stalls and gourmet gifts, it’s the perfect place to get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up! If you’re in need of refreshment you can enjoy wintry favourites like mulled wine and delicious hot chocolate, as well as specialities such as German sausages.

WINTER WONDERLAND offers traditional treats such as the children’s Carousel and Helter Skelter as well as more contemporary attractions including Jet Planes and the Fantasia Ride. Children can ride the Reindeer Express or take a spin on the Cups & Saucers. 2008 sees the introduction of the Santa Express, a beautifully designed ride situated at the Hyde Park entrance, which is sure to be a winner with train mad youngsters. And until from 12 noon until 6pm every day until Christmas Eve, Santa will be at his Victorian Bandstand Grotto, giving free gifts to children who have been very, very good…….The first lucky children to meet Santa will receive a very special gift which has been donated by the Elves at the Puffin workshop!

Tickets for Winter Wonderland=
Entry to the Winter Wonderland is free, with tokens for all rides and attractions available for purchase on the day. Advance booking is advised for the ice rink and the observation wheel.

Getting there:

Tube:
Nearest tube:  Hyde Park Corner – Piccadilly Line
Alternatives:  Green Park – Jubilee Line
Knightsbridge – Piccadilly Lane (walk through Albert Gate)
Lancaster Gate & Marble Arch – Central Lane
Buses from:
North London:  6, 7, 10, 16, 52, 73, 82, 390, 414
South London:  2, 36, 137, 436
West London:  9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 52, 74, 148, 414
East London:  8, 15, 30, 38, 274

By Car:
We recommend that visitors avoid coming by car, however there is a large Westminster City Council run car park on Park Lane with entrances at Park Lane and Marble Arch.(This car park is situated on the Park Lane / Edgware Road congestion zone free corridor and can be entered / exited without incurring the £8 congestion charge which operates Mon-Fri). Alternatively Pay and Display parking is available on West Carriage Drive.

Coaches:
There are 17 coach bays along Park Lane, very close to the Winter Wonderland site.

Best hotel:

Hilton London Hyde= us$329 or £159
Step outside the Hilton London Hyde Park hotel to enjoy the delights of London’s favorite Royal Park. Savor sea bass or beef carpaccio in The Dining Room restaurant at the Hilton London Hyde Park hotel. Drop by the Library Lounge bar for a nightcap.

The Hilton London Hyde Park hotel is 1 mile from Oxford Street and the West End. Hire a pedalo at the Serpentine boating lake in Hyde Park, right outside the hotel.

35 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport, the Hilton London Hyde Park hotel offers 3 meeting rooms for 2-100 and a business center. From Hilton Rooms to Deluxe Rooms, all guest rooms have high-speed internet access.
Ramada London Hyde Park hotel=

In the heart of London, the Ramada London Hyde Park hotel is opposite Kensington Gardens and 500 metres from Queensway and Baywater Underground stations, conveniently located just three stops away from Westfield London, Europe’s largest in-city shopping centre..

Super Savers:
10% off
Stay for two nights and get 10% off your stay, starting from £80.10 per night

Hyde Park Towers Hotel=

For the winter period we load the lowest possible price very early, that way, the sooner you book, the lower the price you pay. This can be as low as £49 for a room, however those prices do go up as we get closer to the period and as we get more bookings, so if you have a specific date or period in mind, then book as soon as you can to guarantee the lowest possible price.
The Darlington Hyde Park Hotel =
The Darlington Hyde Park is located on Sussex Gardens in the Paddington Hyde Park area of London, less than a 5-minute walk from the Heathrow Express terminal at Paddington station.

For the best rates please book online using  online booking system. rooms available from as little as £75.