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Discover 567 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great hotel. "
The price is ￥21,370
￥23,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Seaview Capsule Hotel
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Promenade Service Apartments
Exterior

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (451)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
The price is ￥2,432
￥2,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Promenade Service Apartments
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (779)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
The price is ￥11,874
￥13,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Hotel O New Sabah
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O New Sabah

2.0 star property
6.4 out of 10, (8)
"Walking distance to pier to outer islands. Also night market and boardwalk. Good central location. Ask for alley side not Main Street side due to traffic noise. Staff was very nice. WiFi was strong. "
The price is ￥2,273
￥3,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Hotel O New Sabah
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
Reception

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (85)
"Near market..easy to walk and good place to stay and safety "
The price is ￥1,628
￥2,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"My family was very happy for this trips and feel best enviroment in hotel."
The price is ￥23,626
￥28,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (190)
"Awesome location to enjoy the Saturday & Sunday Gaya Market. Comfortable with basic facilities. Highly recommend if you're planning to explore the nearby area."
The price is ￥3,207
￥4,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hotel Gaia 95
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great family friendly hotel "
The price is ￥15,000
￥16,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, sun 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 ￥25,735
￥28,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hotel O Asia City
Reception

Hotel O Asia City

2.0 star property
The price is ￥2,711
￥3,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel O Asia City
Hotel O Five 2
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O Five 2

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (110)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
The price is ￥2,070
￥2,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel O Five 2
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (88)
"The hotel is in a strategic area, easy for food hunting, shopping mall is nearby and all the staff are friendly. Just the room facilieties were prepared with old stuff. But overall everything is good."
The price is ￥3,739
￥4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Hotel DeLeeton
Qlio Hotel
Deluxe Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Qlio Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
The price is ￥3,803
￥4,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Qlio Hotel
Hotel O Storytel
Exterior

Hotel O Storytel

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Very friendly staff. Clean and efficient room. Very calm."
The price is ￥1,796
￥2,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel O Storytel
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (199)
"Good location for the airport. Comfy room, good service. "
The price is ￥7,514
￥9,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Mandarin Hotel
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (237)
"Strategic"
The price is ￥4,779
￥5,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Mandarin Hotel
Hotel Eden54
Studio Plus | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
The price is ￥4,083
￥5,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Eden54
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel O Stay Inn Ii

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (8)
"Staff are good and friendly, clean and beautiful placr. But we book from 3rd floor and its far to reach room. Still okay."
The price is ￥1,784
￥2,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Hotel Sixty3
Exterior

Hotel Sixty3

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (474)
"Overall good. Mini shower head for 2 different rooms doesn't distribute water properly."
The price is ￥8,855
￥9,950 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Sixty3
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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

Pristine beaches and ample 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.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

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.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."
Karl Hans Greimel 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera, and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.