What's it like in Kepayan?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Donggongon's Kepayan neighbourhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kepayan, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Kepayan.

What is there to do around this Donggongon neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Kepayan include Petagas War Memorial, Koisaan Cultural Village and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. While you're out sightseeing in Donggongon, make sure that you visit other sights such as Lintas Plaza or Sabah Art Gallery.

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

1. K Hotel

1.2 km from Kepayan

Jovita

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

2. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.1 km from Kepayan

Claire

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

3. Hotel O Rainfield Inn

1.6 km from Kepayan

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

4. The MAJULAN Hotel

3.1 km from Kepayan

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

5. Hotel D'New 1 KK Sabah

2.9 km from Kepayan

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

6. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru, 4.4 km from Kepayan

Linda JUNE

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

7. D Arc Hotel

4.4 km from Kepayan

Amir

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from Kepayan

Raul Miguel

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

9. Megah D'Aru Hotel

Tanjung Aru, 3.5 km from Kepayan

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

10. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 5.7 km from Kepayan

Ines

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

11. Adel Hotel

3.7 km from Kepayan

"Le doy 3 estrellas porque la ubicación es muy buena y la ducha funcionaba y el baño estaba limpio. La habitación pudiera estar mucho mejor. Considero que con un poco de mantenimiento resolvería muchos de los problemas estéticos. Lamentablemente la cama no era muy cómoda y desafortunadamente algunos miembros del staff se comportaron de manera muy indiferente casi apática a excepción de las damas de recepción que lo hicieron bien. En conclusión si tienes bajo presupuesto y quieres algo conforme a...

Juan

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

12. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5 km from Kepayan

Caroline

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

13. Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.2 km from Kepayan

Queia

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

14. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.5 km from Kepayan

Ooi

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

15. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.6 km from Kepayan

KIAN HEONG

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

16. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.8 km from Kepayan

Murray

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

17. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.2 km from Kepayan

Scott

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

18. DM Hotel

Luyang, 4.7 km from Kepayan

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

19. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

5.1 km from Kepayan

JUNGMI

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

20. KK Times Square Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.1 km from Kepayan

Hayley

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

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Where to stay in Kepayan

Find the best Kepayan areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A mosque with a large dome and minarets, reflecting in a calm body of water.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a small island in the distance.

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.

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A mosque with a large dome and three minarets by a body of water.

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.

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A coastal city with a marina, boats, and a large hotel.

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.

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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 Likas Stadium.

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Top Kepayan Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay, convenient located at central with most thing walking distance, special shout out to front desk staff Wayne for being so helpful, if we ever return to KK will definitely stay here"