Home › Things to Do

Top 20 Things to Do in Kota Kinabalu | Verified Attractions

20 verified attractions with real ratings and reviews

Verified via Google Places

Discover 20 verified attractions in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. This curated collection features notable attractions and natural wonders and museums & galleries — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

Highest Rated Attractions

Ranked by rating and review count from real visitors

1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Tanjung Aru Beach

★★★★ 4.3 (13,714 reviews)
📍 Tanjung Aru Beach Resort, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 016-833 0678
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Poring Hot Spring

★★★★ 4.1 (7,594 reviews)
📍 89300 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 014-695 8577
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
3 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

★★★★ 4.1 (4,284 reviews)
📍 Lok kawi Putatan, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-760 665
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Teluk Likas Beach

★★★★ 4.3 (3,930 reviews)
📍 Jalan Tanjung Lipat, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 012-821 0493
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour Maps
5 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Kinabalu GeoPark

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,176 reviews)
📍 89300 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-523 500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Atkinson Clock Tower

★★★★ 4.3 (1,588 reviews)
📍 Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-212 121
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
7 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Kokol Hill Elf

★★★★ 4.2 (1,494 reviews)
📍 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 016-831 3220
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
8 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Koisaan Cultural Village (KCV)

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,371 reviews)
📍 408, P, O Box, Hongkod Koisaan, KM. 8, Jalan Penampang, 89509 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 011-2534 3062
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
9 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Aquarium & Marine Museum, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

★★★★ 4.2 (1,264 reviews)
📍 Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-320 000 ext. 213305
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Book Tour Maps
10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Merdeka Square

★★★★ 4.3 (1,082 reviews)
📍 Jalan Padang Merdeka, Bandaran Berjaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-212 121
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour Maps
⭐

Notable Attractions

10 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

Tanjung Aru Beach

★★★★ 4.3 (13,714 reviews)
📍 Tanjung Aru Beach Resort, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 016-833 0678
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

Atkinson Clock Tower

★★★★ 4.3 (1,588 reviews)
📍 Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-212 121
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

Kokol Hill Elf

★★★★ 4.2 (1,494 reviews)
📍 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 016-831 3220
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
⭐ Notable Attractions

Koisaan Cultural Village (KCV)

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,371 reviews)
📍 408, P, O Box, Hongkod Koisaan, KM. 8, Jalan Penampang, 89509 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 011-2534 3062
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
⭐ Notable Attractions

Ulu Kionsom Waterfall

★★★★ 4.4 (498 reviews)
📍 Jalan Kionsom, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

House of Skulls

★★★★ 4.2 (388 reviews)
📍 Monsopiad Cultural Village, Jalan Putatan Ramayah, 89500 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 011-1419 6488
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

UMS Clock Tower

★★★★ 4.4 (282 reviews)
📍 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

UMS BEACH CLUB

★★★★½ 4.7 (111 reviews)
📍 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 011-5559 8123
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
⭐ Notable Attractions

Brighton Bay - Sunset Firefly Cruise

★★★★½ 4.9 (58 reviews)
📍 Brighton Bay Jalan Persiaran Palma Kinarut, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 014-268 2268
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
⭐ Notable Attractions

Kota Kinabalu Waterfront Sunset View Point

★★★★½ 4.5 (62 reviews)
📍 13, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour View on Maps
🏞️

Natural Wonders

6 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Poring Hot Spring

★★★★ 4.1 (7,594 reviews)
📍 89300 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 014-695 8577
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

★★★★ 4.1 (4,284 reviews)
📍 Lok kawi Putatan, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-760 665
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Teluk Likas Beach

★★★★ 4.3 (3,930 reviews)
📍 Jalan Tanjung Lipat, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 012-821 0493
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour View on Maps
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Kinabalu GeoPark

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,176 reviews)
📍 89300 Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-523 500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Merdeka Square

★★★★ 4.3 (1,082 reviews)
📍 Jalan Padang Merdeka, Bandaran Berjaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-212 121
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Green Cottage Trading

★★★★½ 4.6 (197 reviews)
📍 Jalan Wong Thau Yong, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 010-244 9484
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🎨

Museums & Galleries

4 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Aquarium & Marine Museum, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

★★★★ 4.2 (1,264 reviews)
📍 Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-320 000 ext. 213305
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Sabah Art Gallery

★★★★ 4.4 (739 reviews)
📍 14, Jalan Shantung, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 088-268 748
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Agnes Keith House

★★★★ 4.4 (646 reviews)
📍 296, Jalan Utara, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
📞 089-221 140
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Book Tour View on Maps Website
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Azman Hashim UMS Gallery

★★★★½ 4.5 (91 reviews)
📍 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Book Tour View on Maps

All attraction data verified via Google Places API

Ratings and reviews from real visitors • Last verified: 2026

Book Tours & Experiences

Guided tours, tickets, and activities in Kota Kinabalu

Continue Exploring Kota Kinabalu

Budget Guide

Trip costs and money tips for Kota Kinabalu

Continue Planning Your Trip

Budget Guide

Trip costs and money tips for Kota Kinabalu

Plan Your Perfect Trip

Get insider tips and travel guides delivered to your inbox

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.