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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
"Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel. "
The price is S$92
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Activities provided by hotel were nice. The attitude of staff members were very good!!"
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from room
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises. "
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (102)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Pool views, open daily
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"I had a good rest during my trip. Thank you for the good service."
The price is S$282
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special "
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Outdoor pool
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Kota Kinabalu to book here. Best location for sunset"
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Superb"
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436)
"Had a lovely stay, would like to have seen more food options and later bar food service. Activities team were great, reception and waiting staff were not very friendly, expected a higher level of service. "
The price is S$465
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Gaya Island Resort
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867)
"overall ok, but the shower not hot enough"
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Grandis Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (526)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria
View from room
Hotel 7 Suria
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Very convenient location in town. Place was clean and comfortable. A bit weird, since it is on the 7th floor of the Sabah Mall, but separate lifts (one lift for rooms, another for mall) eased my mind. Just a short walk away from the seafood heaven of KK, and there was a day market around the corner on Sunday. Breakfast was plentiful, in terms of choices and food. "
The price is S$57
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Hotel 7 Suria
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Aerial view
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice."
The price is S$306
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Over all it was a great experience! "
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great. "
The price is S$267
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Gayana Marine Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (435)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is S$331
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Gayana Marine Resort
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"A resort for relaxing and chill… "
The price is S$231
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Jesselton Hotel
Terrace/patio
The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (445)
"The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained."
The price is S$84
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
The Jesselton Hotel
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property – evening/night
The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"The location of the hotel is great, waterfront, close to Gaya Street Night Market and the Filipino Market, with a local mall across the street. No shortage of food options. If you’re going on excursions out of town, there’s easy pick up from this hotel. The buffet breakfast at the in-house restaurant is decent. My only issues, which have nothing to do with the hotel itself are: the men on every corner offering flyers for massages. It’s very annoying as it’s constant and second, the smell of...
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
The Klagan Hotel
Hotel Capital
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (262)
"Nice staff easy and near from fishes stores. "
The price is S$45
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
Hotel Capital
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels information

Number of reviews
11,390
Accommodation
531 hotels
Lowest Price
S$45
Highest Price
S$465

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, CJ Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 278 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Anjung Samudera, Warisan Square and Local Fruits Market. While you're out sightseeing, Kompleks Asia City and Handicraft Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.

Recent Reviews in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

4/5 Good
"Very close to malls and restaurants. Hotel was clean and cozy. Staff were helpful. No Free parking (charged at RM 15 per day) if you've rented a car. As such 2 less star for the facilities."
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