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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
CJ Residence	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 96 reviews	View

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

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.

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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.

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Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Sedco Square or Kompleks Asia City while you're exploring the area.

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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.

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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.

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Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was amazing with both western and local foods. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you Nazsim. The Welcome seafood restaurant across was really good."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, Beautiful views over the water, veey helpful, very nice English speaking staff, the buffet meals offer many tasty types of food.. Now stepping outside onto the sidewalks is another thing altogether. Pollution, trash in the water and along the streets is horrible, add to that the broken city sidewalks and hawkers along some of the shops. Fortunately you can grab very decent cabs using Grab, local equivalent to Uber and very inexpensive, to go anywhere without stepping off of the property."

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

8/10 Good

"A lovely hotel by the waterfront with an amazing view of yachts and the islands. All meals are in the buffet restaurant that provides a huge choice of local dishes and some international food. There is a tiny bar by the waterfront that serves simple food in the evenings. Excellent service staff and ambience. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes to shopping malls, served by the hotel's free shuttle bus. Grab to the city is easy to get and inexpensive. Very convenient location. A hassle-free stay at this lovely hotel."

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 Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on our traveler data, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

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

Expedia has 329 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 Oceanus Waterfront Mall, 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 Anjung Samudera, 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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Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Regis by Ritz Imago Mall Loft B

Signature Inn

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites

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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Karambunai

Kampung Air

Alamesra

Likas

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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