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Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu 4-star hotels

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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (332 reviews)
"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "
Canada
Farzad
The price is ￥9,394
￥11,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (186 reviews)
"Everything was good and 100% liveable lol. You’ll be good staying here. Trust me. However breakfast is overpriced so please just eat outside 😭🙏"
United States
Geremy
The price is ￥5,012
￥5,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (600 reviews)
" Very clean and good and friendly staff"
Canada
Farzad
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from property

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (901 reviews)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is ￥10,708
￥12,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Grandis Hotel
Exterior

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, (222 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is ￥7,411
￥9,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (59 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
Australia
Elise
The price is ￥10,625
￥11,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Our state was very nice. No problems. Just to be aware that this is not the touristy part of town. With no offense meant, we were the only white couple. We saw the whole time in this area. Everyone was smiling and friendly. No problem whatsoever with the locals they were very welcoming!"
Singapore
Randy
The price is ￥6,256
￥7,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (785 reviews)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
United States
Jo
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (710 reviews)
"The hotel is in an interesting area of town, close to restaurants and a well stocked supermarket. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ￥8,486
￥9,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (952 reviews)
"Very clean and proper hotel with decent location and good area, really enjoyed our stay!"
Singapore
Keith
The price is ￥14,046
￥15,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Horizon Hotel
2 outdoor pools

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (354 reviews)
"View was fine "
Australia
Matthew
The price is ￥7,907
￥9,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Netherlands
Wybe
The price is ￥6,834
￥7,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
The Aru by Ayuhouz
Pool

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Papar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (56 reviews)
"Friendly staff and beautiful place!"
Malaysia
Shelis
The price is ￥14,609
￥16,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Shops nearby "
Malaysia
Kok Ken
The price is ￥10,893
￥12,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Spa reception

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (784 reviews)
"Great stay. Lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
edward
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024

Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (154 reviews)
"Great stay as usual. Thank you to the staff for looking after us."
Australia
Eddy
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Lobby

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
4.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Room was clean, location was convenient."
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
The price is ￥6,212
￥11,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas

MoonLight Residence

MoonLight Residence
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"シャワーでお湯が出ない。（出るのかもしれないが使い方が分からない） 外国人向けの説明が欲しい。"
Japan
HIROKI
The price is ￥4,912
￥7,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
MoonLight Residence
Exterior

Borneo Eagle Resort

Borneo Eagle Resort
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Une établissement unique à Bornéo, situé sur une île magnifique, loin de la foule. L’équipe a été parfaite, les repas délicieux, et les activités proposées sont très bien organisées."
France
REMI
Borneo Eagle Resort
Exclusive Apartment, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Pool View | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU

HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"Clean rooms, convenient to Imago (15-minute walk). Surrounding area needs improvement. Unfortunately, experienced air-conditioning leakage."
Malaysia
EDMUND JOHN KIAN LOON
The price is ￥12,697
￥14,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean with a nice view of bay, great swimming pool overlooking bay. Great location right next to waterfront, market, shopping mall. Staff where all friendly during interaction. Can recommend staying here. Only small negative is the air conditioner was not great. But otherwise great stay, thanks. "
carl 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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What are the best 4-star hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Borneo Eagle Resort and Horizon Hotel are two highly rated escapes situated in or near Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Both have a 4-star rating and promise high-end comfort alongside an unrivaled traveler experience. Book a stay at the first and take advantage of concierge services and proposal/romance packages. The second features concierge services and a swimming pool, among other amenities.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Treat yourself to refined living during your Downtown Kota Kinabalu getaway by choosing a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these properties are typically packed with amenities, including bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your trip an even more indulgent and special one. 24-hour front desk, elegant furnishings and world-class dining are a few of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.