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Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

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1. 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, (238 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is ￥9,087
￥11,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1)

2. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 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 ￥4,206
￥4,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
CJ Residence
Exterior

3. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (251 reviews)
"High cost performance. Very close to the Friday night market."
Japan
Kanai
The price is ￥6,053
￥6,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Mandarin Hotel
Restaurant

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
The price is ￥14,007
￥15,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Deluxe Triple Room

5. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥3,510
￥4,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Deluxe King

6. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (313 reviews)
"Shops nearby, good location."
United States
Sofía
The price is ￥4,153
￥5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Capital
Lobby

7. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is ￥11,726
￥12,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast area

8. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is ￥6,752
￥7,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Klagan Hotel
City Double Room (AC 9)

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is ￥3,940
￥4,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Lounge

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is ￥14,681
￥16,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Deluxe Suite

11. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (954 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is ￥11,229
￥13,251 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Horizon Hotel
Cafe

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (379 reviews)
"Room was very clean and the staff are helpful. "
Singapore
Sazali
The price is ￥5,281
￥5,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Lobby

13. The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (468 reviews)
"Very convenient, friendly staff"
Malaysia
Henn Kiew
The price is ￥8,185
￥9,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
The Jesselton Hotel
Superior Twin Room (With window)

14. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Helpful staff that let me check in early :)"
Australia
Brittany
The price is ￥3,232
￥4,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hotel Gaia 95
Meeting facility

15. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (740 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 ￥5,373
￥6,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Lounge

16. 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, (18 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. "
Canada
Donna
The price is ￥5,738
￥6,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Pool

17. 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 ￥15,027
￥16,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (733 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is ￥9,801
￥10,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Premier Room, 1 King Bed

19. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (619 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is ￥17,023
￥18,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
View from property

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

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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 ￥6,227
￥7,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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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 Double Room (CJ 1)
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
55 reviews
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Deluxe Room
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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Grand Double Room
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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City Double Room (AC 9)
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
96 reviews
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Room
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
10 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
A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a small island in the distance.
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.

A mosque with a large dome and three minarets by a body of water.
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.

A coastal city with a marina, boats, and a large hotel.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai 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.

A mosque with two minarets and a blue dome, reflecting in a calm body of water.

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.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Thomas 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Citadines Waterfront 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 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?
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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 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.

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