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Recommended hotels in Kota Kinabalu

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
The price is S$123
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is S$386
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

4. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (238 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

5. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is S$141
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

7. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

9. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

10. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

11. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

12. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

13. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (922 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel ,location perfect with many restaurants to choose from and coffee shop right next door,so loved the fact that after a day out we relaxed with a coffee seated outside next to hotel .a door in the hotel lead us through into the 8th floor shopping mall , a wow factor . The food selection was superb . A grand hotel all in all"
United Kingdom
lana
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Grandis Hotel
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

14. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is S$69
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Klagan Hotel
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

15. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is S$476
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Gaya Island Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

16. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (954 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Horizon Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

17. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is S$89
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

18. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

19. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (313 reviews)
"Shops nearby, good location."
United States
Sofía
The price is S$42
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel Capital
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

20. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is S$39
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Thomas 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Inns information

Number of reviews
5,098
Accommodation
1 Inns
Lowest Price
S$39
Highest Price
S$476

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