The Cara Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia View on map
9.8 Exceptional Based on 13 reviews
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"Passcode entry secures the 7th-floor lobby and individual rooms. Polystone bathtubs and Netflix-ready televisions define the design-forward suites. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone avoiding post-stay billing for minor property damage."

from US$ 106 US$ 93 per night
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Check-in
16 Oct 2026
Check-out
17 Oct 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Cara Hotel

  • Airport Proximity
    0.5 miles away
  • North Borneo Rail
    8-min walk
  • Wellness Center
    Spa treatments
  • Free Parking
    Private on-site
  • Minimarket
    Convenience store
  • VIP Check-in
    Express service

Overview

The comfortable 4-star The Cara Hotel Kota Kinabalu has 29 rooms and is located 2.6 miles from Sunday Market. This Kota Kinabalu hotel also provides guests with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.

Located an 18-minute walk from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, the hotel is also in proximity to North Borneo railroad station. Places of worship to visit 1.1 miles from the Cara Kota Kinabalu include the contemporary Sabah State Mosque. Enjoy the proximity to the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. Kereta api bus stop is just near the accommodation.

The rooms come with a mini bar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hairdryers and a shower cap.

Dining options also include Table No.1, located 0.4 miles from the Cara.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
The Cara Hotel
Our tips

Should you book The Cara Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Need a free private parking spot directly at the hotel - no extra charges for parking.
  • Want to be within walking distance of North Borneo Railway, just an 8-minute walk away.
  • Prefer a compact hotel with only 29 rooms for a more intimate stay.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect an on-site restaurant or breakfast - neither is available at this property.
Best for
  • A short walk to North Borneo Railway and a 1 km drive from the airport

Facilities of The Cara

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
Dining
  • Electric kettle
The Cara Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Shops/Commercial services
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV

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from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
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Guests
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Children:

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