Hotel Shangri-LavsPantai Inn
Both Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu and Pantai Inn are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Pantai Inn scores marginally better than Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. Pantai Inn comes in at #36 in Kota Kinabalu with endorsements from 1 publications including Lonely Planet.
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
Pantai Inn
 Lonely Planet
No. 56 & 57, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $16/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Dry Cleaning
 
 "With hot-water showers, neat and sunny rooms, it's a great value in a convenient spot." Full review