Indoor Playgrounds & Kid-Friendly Cafes in KK

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Rainy day? No problem. These spots will keep your kids busy, happy, and safely burning off all that boundless energy indoors — no sunshine required.

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Grill Patio

Imago, Asia City, Benoni

A casual, family-friendly grill restaurant serving generous Western and local-fusion meals. With comfy seating, big portions made for sharing, and some outlets featuring a kids’ play area, Grill Patio is the kind of spot where families can eat, laugh, and linger without rushing.

No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Pondok

Ground Floor, Lot 32, Warehouse, Block A, Lorong Karamunsing, Sadong Jaya, KK City Centre

A café in Kota Kinabalu city centre that’s purpose-built for the whole fam—great food for you, a safe indoor playground for the kids, and a vibe that says, finally, a place that gets parent-life.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Kid’sbox by Kidzoona

Basement / Ground level of Imago KK Times Square Mall

A premium indoor playground and play café concept—soft play equipment, toys, game zones, ride-ons, ball pools, and learning play sessions. Entry is ticketed.

HFMD Note: Always pack your own hand sanitiser and confirm with staff if you're worried about recent cases or toy disinfection routines.

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Royal Kids

Level 1, City Mall, Jalan Lintas, Kota Kinabalu

Family blast-zone with soft-play maze, padded structures, and a large waiting area for parents.

HFMD Note: Brand-new with decent parent viewing areas; hygiene protocols unclear—ask on-site.

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Toy Library (Sabah State Library – Tanjung Aru Branch)

Level 2, Tanjung Aru Branch Library

Children's play & learning space with educational toys and interactive activities. Offers toy loan services and guided hands‑on sessions to promote play-based learning

HFMD Note: It’s smart to bring your own sanitiser and check in with staff on current cleanliness practices—especially if your child loves mouthing everything within reach.

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Cafe Hoola Hoop

Lintas Jaya (Opposite Emart)

Dedicated play zone with interactive toys for tots, student promos, all-day breakfast and snacks

HFMD Note: Play area indoors—ask about sanitisation, avoid high-traffic meal times.

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Susu & Madu Playcafe

Ground Floor, Block B, Putatan Central Plaza, Putatan

Local play café combining indoor play structures and café dining, ideal for café + toddler combo

HFMD Note: Call ahead about cleaning routines; shared play surfaces require extra attention.

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Sugar Bun Lintas Jaya

Lot 8 & 9, Ground Floor, Block I, Lintas Jaya Uptownship

Family-friendly fast-food eatery with a clean, new indoor play area featuring slides, play kitchenette, tents, tables, chairs, and attractive decor for kids.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Bonding Time Kids Cafe

I-PLAZA, Penampang

A family-friendly café with a safe indoor playground, fun workshops and holiday classes, kid-friendly meals with drinks, and a cosy space for parents to relax while little ones play and create.

No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Ice Dino Children’s Fun World

Unit 1–6, Ground Floor, Elemen Shops, Elemen KK North

Indoor soft play with ball pits, padded slides, toddler zone, and café seating.

HFMD Note: Staff claim daily sanitising. Avoid peak hours. Bring personal wipes.

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Kidzooona@Molly Fantasy

Level 2 (Lot 2‑17), Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Safari-themed indoor discovery play centre with slides, ball pits, trampolines, imaginative role-play zones, and interactive installations.

HFMD Note: Enhanced hygiene controls: temperature screening, supervised social distancing, frequent sanitising, limited capacity. Good pandemic play safety.

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Sapphire Sky (Kids Wonderland & Arcade)

Level 2, ITCC Shopping Mall, Lot 2‑99C, Penampang

A hybrid arcade and indoor playground featuring ball pools, climbing zones, digital games, and entertainment booths. It’s a bigger, mid-tier indoor activity centre—not quite a traditional soft-play but great for older or bigger kids too

HFMD Note: Shared gaming surfaces and enclosed play areas—wearing socks is required, and it's wise to visit off-peak hours and inspect hygiene protocols.

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Sabah Indoor Golf Simulation Centre (Shank Junkies)

T1 Bundusan, Penampang (Sabah’s first indoor golf simulation)

Virtual golf simulator bays—play realistic courses from around the world or mini-games; suitable for older kids and even teens. Not mini-golf but golf-lite indoors.

HFMD Note: Shared indoor spaces—bring sanitiser, wear socks, and opt for less crowded time slots.

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Little Dino Kids Cafe

First Floor, Wisma Langat, Kota Kinabalu

Dinosaur-themed play café—kids get free access to play zone with RM30 minimum spend

HFMD Note: Shared toys and surfaces; call to confirm cleaning schedule.

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Tiny Palm Playground X Kids Cafe

No. 60, 1st Floor, Block I, Lorong Suria Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu

Toddler-friendly indoor play area (slides, ball pit, toys), kid-friendly menu, relaxed cafe seating. Socks required.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Loveland Playground & Cafe

Lot 38, 1/F, Block E (SH18‑1), Padimas Point 2 off Jalan Pintas, Penampang

Loveland doesn’t just stop at indoor slides and soft play. There’s also an outdoor swing section—think sun-drenched giggles or breezy afternoons. Rainy? No problem: the indoor zone has your back.

HFMD Note: Recent post urges parents to disinfect your own and your child’s hands before entry and to reserve to avoid walk‑in delays due to capacity limits

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MindFuel Studio.KK

Lot No. 34 (DBKK Shop 6‑0), Ground Floor, Block E, Iramanis Centre, Kota Kinabalu

MindFuel Studio.KK is your neighbourhood kids' café and creative play hub—the spot where little humans get to "meet, play, build" (yes, that’s their tagline) while parents get a moment of chill.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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Rainbowie Indoor Playground

4th Floor, Palm Square, Centre Point KK

Colourful, simple soft play for kids 1–12. Basic but mall-convenient.

HFMD Note: No clear sanitisation notice. Best visited during quiet hours.

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Bee Fun Land, Inanam (in One Place Mall)

Level 2, One Place Mall, Inanam

All-day indoor play area featuring soft play zones, slides, and supervised toddler features.

HFMD Note: Regular sanitisation claimed online; call ahead for specifics.

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CokidSpace

Lintas Square, Kota Kinabalu

Safe and modern indoor playland where kids can run, climb, and giggle while caregivers enjoy a complimentary brew or recharge corner.

HFMD Note: Limited info on cleaning schedule; best to call ahead and select off-peak times.

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KK Galaxy Bowl

Lot 1‑8‑N6, 8th Floor, Jalan Centre Point

Bowling alley with family-friendly vibes; popular for casual games and group fun. Arcade games may be nearby.

HFMD Note: Kota Kinabalu has high HFMD cases yearly. No specific notice for this venue—check hygiene standards and avoid during active outbreaks.

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Mini Orangutan Kids Cafe

Plaza 333, Lot 49, Kota Kinabalu

Play café offering healthy kids food, toys, colouring tables, peaceful café vibe for parents

HFMD Note: Toys are commonly shared—good to visit during quieter hours and ask staff about sanitisation.

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Green Cottage

Jalan Wong Thau Yong, Signal Hill, Kota Kinabalu

Relaxing alfresco garden café with open walking paths, ponds, greenery (no formal playground structures).

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

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We work hard (like, really hard) to compile these listings — but we know there are always hidden gems out there that we might’ve missed. If you spot something awesome that deserves a shoutout (or notice an update we should know about), give us a nudge!
Closed or under-renovation places are intentionally left out — we’re not in the business of recommending disappointments.

Jump Here, Munch There— We’ve Mapped It Out

Choose, Click, and Let the Fun Begin

Grill Patio

Imago, Asia City, Benoni

A casual, family-friendly grill restaurant serving generous Western and local-fusion meals. With comfy seating, big portions made for sharing, and some outlets featuring a kids’ play area, Grill Patio is the kind of spot where families can eat, laugh, and linger without rushing.

No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Pondok

Ground Floor, Lot 32, Warehouse, Block A, Lorong Karamunsing, Sadong Jaya, KK City Centre

A café in Kota Kinabalu city centre that’s purpose-built for the whole fam—great food for you, a safe indoor playground for the kids, and a vibe that says, finally, a place that gets parent-life.

HFMD Note:No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Kid’sbox by Kidzoona

Basement / Ground level of Imago KK Times Square Mall

A premium indoor playground and play café concept—soft play equipment, toys, game zones, ride-ons, ball pools, and learning play sessions. Entry is ticketed.

HFMD Note: Always pack your own hand sanitiser and confirm with staff if you're worried about recent cases or toy disinfection routines.

Royal Kids

Level 1, City Mall, Jalan Lintas, Kota Kinabalu

Family blast-zone with soft-play maze, padded structures, and a large waiting area for parents.

HFMD Note: Brand-new with decent parent viewing areas; hygiene protocols unclear—ask on-site.

Toy Library (Sabah State Library – Tanjung Aru Branch)

Level 2, Tanjung Aru Branch Library

Children's play & learning space with educational toys and interactive activities. Offers toy loan services and guided hands‑on sessions to promote play-based learning

HFMD Note: It’s smart to bring your own sanitiser and check in with staff on current cleanliness practices—especially if your child loves mouthing everything within reach.

Cafe Hoola Hoop

Lintas Jaya (Opposite Emart)

Dedicated play zone with interactive toys for tots, student promos, all-day breakfast and snacks

HFMD Note: Play area indoors—ask about sanitisation, avoid high-traffic meal times.

Susu & Madu Playcafe

Ground Floor, Block B, Putatan Central Plaza, Putatan

Local play café combining indoor play structures and café dining, ideal for café + toddler combo

HFMD Note: Call ahead about cleaning routines; shared play surfaces require extra attention.

Sugar Bun Lintas Jaya

Lot 8 & 9, Ground Floor, Block I, Lintas Jaya Uptownship

Family-friendly fast-food eatery with a clean, new indoor play area featuring slides, play kitchenette, tents, tables, chairs, and attractive decor for kids.

HFMD Note:No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Bonding Time Kids Cafe

I-PLAZA, Penampang

A family-friendly café with a safe indoor playground, fun workshops and holiday classes, kid-friendly meals with drinks, and a cosy space for parents to relax while little ones play and create.

No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Ice Dino Children’s Fun World

Unit 1–6, Ground Floor, Elemen Shops, Elemen KK North

Indoor soft play with ball pits, padded slides, toddler zone, and café seating.

HFMD Note: Staff claim daily sanitising. Avoid peak hours. Bring personal wipes.

Kidzooona@Molly Fantasy

Level 2 (Lot 2‑17), Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Safari-themed indoor discovery play centre with slides, ball pits, trampolines, imaginative role-play zones, and interactive installations.

HFMD Note: Enhanced hygiene controls: temperature screening, supervised social distancing, frequent sanitising, limited capacity. Good pandemic play safety.

Sapphire Sky (Kids Wonderland & Arcade)

Level 2, ITCC Shopping Mall, Lot 2‑99C, Penampang

A hybrid arcade and indoor playground featuring ball pools, climbing zones, digital games, and entertainment booths. It’s a bigger, mid-tier indoor activity centre—not quite a traditional soft-play but great for older or bigger kids too

HFMD Note: Shared gaming surfaces and enclosed play areas—wearing socks is required, and it's wise to visit off-peak hours and inspect hygiene protocols.

Sabah Indoor Golf Simulation Centre (Shank Junkies)

T1 Bundusan, Penampang (Sabah’s first indoor golf simulation)

Virtual golf simulator bays—play realistic courses from around the world or mini-games; suitable for older kids and even teens. Not mini-golf but golf-lite indoors.

HFMD Note: Shared indoor spaces—bring sanitiser, wear socks, and opt for less crowded time slots.

Little Dino Kids Cafe

First Floor, Wisma Langat, Kota Kinabalu

Dinosaur-themed play café—kids get free access to play zone with RM30 minimum spend

HFMD Note: Shared toys and surfaces; call to confirm cleaning schedule.

Tiny Palm Playground X Kids Cafe

No. 60, 1st Floor, Block I, Lorong Suria Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu

Toddler-friendly indoor play area (slides, ball pit, toys), kid-friendly menu, relaxed cafe seating. Socks required.

HFMD Note:No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Loveland Playground & Cafe

Lot 38, 1/F, Block E (SH18‑1), Padimas Point 2 off Jalan Pintas, Penampang

Loveland doesn’t just stop at indoor slides and soft play. There’s also an outdoor swing section—think sun-drenched giggles or breezy afternoons. Rainy? No problem: the indoor zone has your back.

HFMD Note: Recent post urges parents to disinfect your own and your child’s hands before entry and to reserve to avoid walk‑in delays due to capacity limits

MindFuel Studio.KK

Lot No. 34 (DBKK Shop 6‑0), Ground Floor, Block E, Iramanis Centre, Kota Kinabalu

MindFuel Studio.KK is your neighbourhood kids' café and creative play hub—the spot where little humans get to "meet, play, build" (yes, that’s their tagline) while parents get a moment of chill.

HFMD Note:No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Rainbowie Indoor Playground

4th Floor, Palm Square, Centre Point KK

Colourful, simple soft play for kids 1–12. Basic but mall-convenient.

HFMD Note: No clear sanitisation notice. Best visited during quiet hours.

Bee Fun Land, Inanam (in One Place Mall)

Level 2, One Place Mall, Inanam

All-day indoor play area featuring soft play zones, slides, and supervised toddler features.

HFMD Note: Regular sanitisation claimed online; call ahead for specifics.

CokidSpace

Lintas Square, Kota Kinabalu

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

Lot No. 34 (DBKK Shop 6‑0), Ground Floor, Block E, Iramanis Centre, Kota Kinabalu

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.

HFMD Note:
No public HFMD alerts; If your child shows signs of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD) — please postpone your visit until they’re fully recovered. Let’s also remember to sanitise and wash little hands before and after play.