Finally, A Kota Kinabalu Stay

That Puts
Family First

Ever landed at an airport late at night, dragging your luggage through unfamiliar streets, wondering if you made the right choice with your accommodation?

We’ve been there.
That’s exactly why we created The Pillow House.

Real Experience,

Real Feedback

4.9

Based on 300+ reviews

Hannah

July 29, 2024

Overall my stay with my family was exceptional. Highly recommended.

The room was newly furnished! The amenities were complete. There is even a convenience store and a restaurant below the condominium! Super convenient. The pool is huge and perfect for kids. Just that it gets pretty crowded during the weekends.

Siti

September 17, 2024

AMAZINGGGG

The place was amazing and its the best homestay i ever stayed in KK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Esther Kich

February 2, 2024

Booked family suite - 2 queen bedrooms, both room got bathroom. Rooms are so clean, there provide toiletries too. Easy to find food as there’re shop nearby. Kids had fun at the pool. Receptionist so helpful and polite. She gave Christmas goodies to kids. Very recommended to stay here.

Faizatul

November 03, 2024

Exceptional

perfect. everything so clean and the management so smooth. even the staff replied my chat during night hehe. would recommended to stay here!

Lydia

September 17, 2024

Very good

Strategic location. Place was clean and the facilities with big swimming pool area and mini waterpark was superb. It’s an ideal place to stay if you have kids and would like to just stay in and relax. downstairs have laundry area, convenient store as well as food.

Nur

August 12, 2024

Highly recommended

I recently stayed at K Avenue Place and had a very comfortable experience. The room’s bed was spacious enough for two people, and the overall environment was quiet, ensuring a restful sleep. The room was clean and well-maintained, and I appreciated having the option to cook, as it was equipped with utensils and a freezer. I would definitely recommend this place for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Shaun

September 16, 2024

Suited for kids

The pool area for kids offers slides, overhead sprays, and a giant bucket that spills when full and splashes onto excited bystanders. Also a modest playground, sauna and a fitness centre are available until 7pm. An eating establishment ready for dine in or take away about less than 4 minutes away from the furthest block adds

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Olga

August 18, 2024

Beautiful place and convenient to stay!

I with my kids really enjoyed every minutes of the stay! We like the bed the kitchen and the bathroom also! All was really good and the place smells so good! It’s like a hotel even the soap is good, because it’s a aromatic soap really calming and nice, I would like to come back here for sure! Recommend. But if you don’t like crowded

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Why The Pillow House?

Because Location Actually Matters

You know that feeling when you’re exhausted after a flight, and the taxi driver says “about an hour to your hotel”?
Yeah, we hate that too.
That’s why we’re:

Just 5 minutes from the airport

A quick 10-minute drive to the heart of the city

Right in the sweet spot between peaceful and convenient

We're Not Just Rooms,

We're Your Sabah Home Base!

Look, we get it. You’re not here just to sleep.
You want to actually enjoy your stay.
So we’ve created something special:

For the Kids

Remember when vacation meant relaxing?
It can again. We’ve got:

  • The biggest kids’ playroom in Sabah (not even kidding)
  • A pool that’ll make it hard to get the little ones (and even the big ones) out
  • Enough space so they’re not bouncing off the walls (of your room)

For the Fitness Buffs

Tired of those sad hotel “gyms” with one treadmill and a broken dumbbell?
Our gym isn’t just the biggest hotel gym in Sabah, it’s actually worth using.

For Everyone Who’s Ever
Been Hangry on Vacation

  • Full kitchen in every room
    (because sometimes you just want to cook)
  • On-site restaurant with proper HALAL options
  • 24-hour mini-market
    (for those midnight snack emergencies)

The Stuff that

Shouldn’t Be Special

We’ve ditched the annoying stuff
other places think is normal:

No deposit needed
(we trust you)

Free room swaps if you’re
not feeling the vibe

One covered parking spot (when available)
because your car deserves a roof too

No hassle/Simple check-in at 3PM,
relaxed check-out at 11AM

Who Fits Here?

Pretty Much Everyone

Whether you’re:

A family trying to keep everyone happy (and sane)

A business traveler who needs actual peace and quiet

Mountain climbers prepping for Kinabalu (or recovering from it)

Just someone who appreciates a good night’s sleep

Exclusive Discount

on Your First Stay!

Just fill out the form below.
No fuss, no hidden fees, no novel-length terms and conditions.
Quick Details:

No deposit (yes, really)

Flexible cancellation on your first stay
(life happens)

That RM10 voucher we mentioned
(limited time offer)

One Last Thing...

We’re not just a place to stay, we’re your home base for exploring Sabah.
We can’t wait to welcome you.

Drop us your details below, and let’s get your stress-free stay sorted.

Frequently

Asked Questions

Wait, is this a hotel or a homestay?

We’re the best of both worlds! Technically we’re an Airbnb/homestay provider, but we’ve set things up with all the room options you’d expect from a hotel. So you get the personality of a homestay with the variety and comfort of a hotel. Pretty neat, right?

Absolutely not! Every unit is completely private with your own bathroom. Your space is your space, we don’t do that awkward shared bathroom shuffle here.
Once you’re our guest, everything’s included! That massive gym, the kid’s playroom, the pool – it’s all yours to enjoy. No sneaky extra charges or day passes needed.
You’re perfectly positioned just 5 minutes from touching down at the airport to checking in with us, and only 10 minutes to the heart of Kota Kinabalu city center. Close enough for convenience, far enough for peace and quiet.
Book directly with us and you’ll get one free covered parking space per unit. No hunting for spots, no extra fees. Book direct here.
Home cooking enthusiasts, we’ve got you covered! Each unit comes with an induction cooker, cooking pot, and all the cooking and dining utensils you need. We don’t provide microwave ovens or rice cookers, but you’ll have everything essential to prepare a proper meal.