Lintas and Putatan · 4-star · Above One Place (Putatan) Mall; formerly branded Soluxe
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
The proper airport hotel: 320 rooms above a mall five minutes from KKIA, with a big family pool, gym and spa, and an airport transfer — the best of the airport-side options if you want facilities, and a 15-minute drive from the city centre.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
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To the airport (KKIA)
5 min4 km by road
Pool
YesLarge outdoor pool with a children's pool on level 3M
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
YesConfirm times when booking
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Pan Borneo sits on top of One Place Mall in Putatan, about five minutes from the airport and a few steps from Putatan railway station. It's a full-facility 4-star with 320 rooms, a large outdoor pool with a children's section, a gym, a spa, a coffee house and a bar with karaoke. The hotel offers an airport transfer; some listings describe it as complimentary at scheduled times, so confirm when booking. The city centre is about 15 minutes by car.
Rooms
Superior, Deluxe and Executive rooms plus Family Rooms and Executive Suites, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, the Crocker Range or the pool.
Does Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes. Large outdoor pool with a children's pool on level 3M
Facilities we could confirm
Fitness centre
Parking: free
Airport shuttle
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
The Coffee House for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the Sunset Terrace for evening dining.
How far is Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu from the airport?
About 5 minutes by car (4 km), depending on traffic. The hotel states an airport shuttle; confirm the schedule when you book.
Is the airport shuttle free at Pan Borneo?
The hotel advertises an airport transfer; some sources list it as free at scheduled overnight times and others as a paid service. Ask us to confirm for your flight time when you book.
Is Pan Borneo good for families?
Yes. The pool is the main draw, there's a games room, and the mall underneath covers food and supplies.
Can I book Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
