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 our traveler data, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu .

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

Expedia has 326 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 KK Plaza. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market 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.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotels

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1. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Genya

￥11,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

2. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Scott

￥4,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

3. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Shih Chung

￥12,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

4. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kanai

￥6,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

5. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

￥7,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

6. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Davide

￥16,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

7. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sofía

￥5,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

￥4,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sazali

￥5,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

10. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

￥4,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

scott

￥6,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

12. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Ines

￥15,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

13. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Cilla

￥16,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

14. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Henn Kiew

￥9,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

15. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Brittany

￥4,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

16. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Donna

￥6,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

17. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

David Wong Weng

￥11,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

18. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michelle

￥11,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Imran

￥6,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Ganesh

￥5,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
CJ Residence	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	5.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View

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