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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great location and friendly staff "
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (954)
"Great location, great service and great food"
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very convenient and the view at 9th floor was beautiful."
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Oikos Poshtel
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, soundproofing

Oikos Poshtel

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10)
"Booke dthe family room for a friend and I. Had a great bathroom.very modern, a window, very comfy and cute. Would def stay again. Great value ad X rs from shopping centre and a top massage centre (Siam) in the same building)."
Oikos Poshtel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
"Excellent service, great location, Excellent breakfast. "
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (683)
"Very friendly and nice views "
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean "
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (187)
"Very nice hotel, will be staying here next time I’m in KK."
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room"
The price is S$206
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591)
"Excellent five star hotel. "
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Reception

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (369)
"Staff are courtesy and professional. "
The price is S$44
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (188)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool. "
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Close to lots of amenities "
The Klagan Hotel
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby lounge

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (127)
"Gym is insane for a hotel. Super clean and chic in design."
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (578)
"Good dining and good environment.will recommend others."
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Another fantastic stay at this hotel. So friendly and everything very modern. A great place to stay in KK"
The price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (15)
"nice place"
Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (892)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Grandis Hotel
Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Interior detail

Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG

3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (10)
"Nice place to stay"
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Borneotel The Shore KK by CHG
Promenade Service Apartments
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (450)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
The price is S$24
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Promenade Service Apartments
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru map

Tanjung Aru

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Kota Kinabalu featuring a coastal town, tropical scenes and island views
Kampung Air map

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Karambunai map

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Alamesra map

Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.

Kepayan map

Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Anjung Samudera 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 offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

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

Expedia has 284 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 Anjung Samudera, 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 Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Warisan Square and Local Fruits Market. While you're out sightseeing, Anjung Kinabalu and Kompleks Asia City are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.