Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

love the air there!
love the air there!
This was taken after a quick walk from the Philippine market 6km away around 7am. #kotakinabalu #sunrise #waterfront #imagoKK #KK #Sabah
The downtown area of this ocean-side city is clean, pretty, and unique. It takes less than an hour to explore this neat historic area!
Watching the sun set over the South China Sea during cocktail hour in the club lounge back in 2012 #waterlust #goldenhour

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is ¥17,551 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
¥17,551
¥19,354 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
Everything is good

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ¥19,372 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
¥19,372
¥21,511 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
For the rate that this hotel charge (walk in rate was RM800) the hotel could do better in the following areas: 1. Wifi connection kept cutting off 2. Limited TV channel options. Poor TV resolution 3. Algae in the perimeter drain of the lap pool 4. Leaking plumbing fixtures in bathtub and at the valve ...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ¥13,961 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
¥13,961
¥15,477 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Overall is satisfying, they prepare sahur for Muslim to replace breakfast

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ¥13,998 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
¥13,998
¥15,517 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel was comfortable, but a bit tired.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ¥11,807 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥11,807
¥13,151 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
Cleanliness, room size

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
No. 1 Jalan Tangki Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ¥9,370 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
¥9,370
¥11,777 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.8/10 Good! (332 reviews)
Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Aerial drone image of beautiful rural town of Menggatal Town, Sabah, Malaysia

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.

Kampung Air
A mosque facing sea with clear blue sky

Luyang

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

Luyang
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia – June 15, 2022: The Tanjung Aru Beach, Fisherman Village and Shangri-La Hotel

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Tanjung Aru
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.

Likas
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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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.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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