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Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"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 ￥19,597
￥23,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

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)
"Good"
United States
SUNG JAE
The price is ￥19,198
￥21,259 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
The Magellan Sutera Resort
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."
Singapore
Peta
The price is ￥13,718
￥15,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (202 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is ￥25,084
￥27,483 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

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 ￥13,754
￥15,246 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Reception

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, (152 reviews)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is ￥10,661
￥12,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥5,921
￥6,827 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly and helpful."
Singapore
Ye
The price is ￥15,678
￥17,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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, (225 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is ￥7,917
￥10,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (605 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥15,678
￥17,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lounge

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"room was clean and relatively well maintained. the staff were very helpful and polite"
Malaysia
Tony
The price is ￥8,609
￥9,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
Japan
Yuta
The price is ￥5,491
￥6,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
ACJ Residence
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"good hotel, but price too high for this class"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is ￥9,546
￥10,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
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 ￥10,590
￥11,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Presidential One Bedroom Bathtub Suite | Balcony

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is ￥7,016
￥10,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Exterior

Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥7,404
￥9,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu
View from property

A Residence

A Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Hotel very beautiful, clean, good staff"
Malaysia
Imran
The price is ￥5,423
￥6,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
A Residence
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 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 ￥4,414
￥5,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
CJ Residence
Exterior

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (735 reviews)
"Property was in a good location. Staff very friendly and cleaning staff done an excellent job during my whole stay. Hotel was very clean too."
United Kingdom
scott
The price is ￥4,975
￥5,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

Seaview Capsule Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (27 reviews)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
United States
Benjamin
The price is ￥2,261
￥3,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Seaview Capsule Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
35 reviews
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Reception
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
152 reviews
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Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
50 reviews
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Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
202 reviews
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Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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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
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Photo by Mango Yip
Open Photo by Mango Yip

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.

Aerial view partial part of Semporna island with blue ocean and coral reef in Malaysia, Borneo.

Karambunai

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

Photo by Michaela Prades
Open Photo by Michaela Prades

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.

Kota-kinabalu city mosque

Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

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.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

6/10 Okay
"Very old building with bad sound insulation to traffic outside even though we were on the 20th floor. Mould around shower sealant and breakfast wasn’t great at all. I just went out to eat with kids!"
James 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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 Anjung Samudera and Centre Point 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 offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 328 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?
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What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?
Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Anjung Samudera, Centre Point, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You could also plan a visit to KK Plaza or Imago Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Warisan Square, and Local Fruits Market. While you're out sightseeing, Anjung Kinabalu and Kompleks Asia City are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.

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