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1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is ￥14,303
￥15,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Le Meridien 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.

2. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room with very friendly staff."
Singapore
John
The price is ￥9,785
￥11,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (223 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 ￥16,081
￥17,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff shows friendly and helpful. Location is very convenience .. a big seafood restaurant behind the hotel .. very close to Imago shopping Mall "
Hong Kong SAR China
Shui ping
The price is ￥13,611
￥14,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

5. 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, (248 reviews)
"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."
United States
Carolyn
The price is ￥7,963
￥10,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

6. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 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 ￥17,357
￥19,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location. Interior was a bit dated and worn at parts. But clean, comfortable and good value."
Singapore
Justin
The price is ￥13,208
￥14,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

8. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is ￥3,968
￥4,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
CJ Residence
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥15,811
￥17,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,016 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥21,637
￥23,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

11. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (925 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price. Clean and staff were very welcoming. Plus, a great area with shops and restaurants."
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥16,962
￥18,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Grandis Hotel
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

12. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (610 reviews)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
The price is ￥12,744
￥14,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

13. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Shopping mall is just across the hotel. Very convenient. "
Singapore
Sazali
The price is ￥7,666
￥9,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Klagan Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. 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)
"Wonderfull property with attentive staff! Great location next to a large shopping mall. Within walking distance of KK waterfront. Large swimming pool available for guest use."
United States
Cameron
The price is ￥9,231
￥9,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

15. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (741 reviews)
"Easy access to shopping mall and eateries. Stayed there only for a night but more than happy to give my two thumbs up!"
Malaysia
HYGINUS
The price is ￥5,244
￥6,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

16. 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, (100 reviews)
" Very convenient to local mall shopping. Outstanding decent-size room with marble floors. Many amenities provided. Best deal in town!"
United States
Daniel
The price is ￥4,313
￥5,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

17. Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (484 reviews)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is ￥10,291
￥11,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hotel Sixty3
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

18. 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, (161 reviews)
"Got a free room upgrade to a big room with bathtub in the bathroom....amazing room size! Good value, good location and highly recommended!"
Malaysia
KOK
The price is ￥10,897
￥12,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
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, (318 reviews)
"Good location and close amenities."
United Kingdom
C
The price is ￥4,217
￥5,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Capital
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,012 reviews)
"Convenient location close to local malls, attractions and the airport. "
Malaysia
Gerrad De
The price is ￥15,179
￥16,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
5 reviews
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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
100 reviews
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Top landmarks in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
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Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Imago Shopping Mall in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and KK Plaza.
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Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
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Grandis Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Kota Kinabalu expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from ￥4,700 in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to suit a range of budgets. If you're looking for an affordable stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Vibrant Hostel and Homy Seafront Hostel are some great low-cost options. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Some of the best-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group, Borneo Eagle Resort, and Hilton Kota Kinabalu. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group has a high guest rating amongst our travelers and has 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and free stocked minibars. Borneo Eagle Resort and Hilton Kota Kinabalu are also popular stays if you're looking for luxury.
What are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu beach hotels?
Borneo Eagle Resort, The Magellan Sutera Resort, and The Pacific Sutera Hotel are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu beach hotels. Borneo Eagle Resort has a high average guest score of 9.4 out of 10, and offers guests a private beach and an outdoor pool. The Magellan Sutera Resort is a popular place to stay for easy beach access. Stay here and enjoy a private beach and an outdoor pool. Or check out The Pacific Sutera Hotel, a top hotel with a private beach and 3 outdoor pools.
What are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels for couples?
Some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels for couples include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a popular hotel with 4 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Travelers also love Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu where you can enjoy an ocean-view restaurant and an outdoor pool. Find more romantic Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
If you're vacationing with your family, Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Hilton Kota Kinabalu has a great average guest score of 9.2 out of 10 and amenities like an outdoor pool, children's meals and in-room cribs. Kids are welcome at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, too. Travelers leave glowing reviews of this hotel, which has an outdoor pool, children's meals, in-room cribs, and more. To explore more family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with a pool?
Book a Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group is a top-rated hotel with 2 outdoor pools, and an average guest score of 9.8 out of 10. This hotel also features a full-service spa and 20 restaurants. Borneo Eagle Resort is another great resort that features an outdoor pool, along with a private beach and a full-service spa. For more Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
What are some of the top Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with free parking?
If you're traveling by car, make your life easier by booking a Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel with free parking. Our travelers like:
Is it worth staying in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
You're spoilt for choice with 328 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Downtown Kota Kinabalu makes it easy to explore Kota Kinabalu, including the neighborhoods of Tanjung Aru and Luyang.
What are some great hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu which has a high guest score of 9.2 out of 10, and balconies in some rooms. Another popular choice is Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, which offers balconies in some rooms and has a great guest score of 9.
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