Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Popular places to visit

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Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.5/5(18 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
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Kota Kinabalu Esplanade

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
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Oceanus Waterfront Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Oceanus Waterfront Mall during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

Oceanus Waterfront Mall
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Signal Hill Observatory Platform

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

Signal Hill Observatory Platform
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Imago Shopping Mall

4.5/5(35 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Imago Shopping Mall
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Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

4/5(24 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Pusat Bandar with a trip to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

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eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package

￥954
Per adult
eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package
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Full Day Tour in Mantanani

￥19,943
Per adult
Full Day Tour in Mantanani
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Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure from Kota Kinabalu

￥9,402
Per adult
Full-Day Snorkeling Adventure from Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

￥9,541
Per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
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Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour

￥16,121
Per adult
Kota Kinabalu : Mari-Mari Cultural Village Day Tour
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Island Hopping Tour From Kota Kinabalu (2 island)

￥37,464
Per adult
Island Hopping Tour From Kota Kinabalu (2 island)
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥12,294 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥12,294
per night
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Spacious rooms."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥15,064 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥15,064
per night
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing customer service by restaurant staff and comfortable room with great view. Nice size pool too. And roof top bar good fun!"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2024

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥21,020 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
￥21,020
per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean and stylish hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥16,430 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥16,430
per night
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
"the air line route is above this air space. The noisy isolation of the room is not so good."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥13,179 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
￥13,179
per night
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (891 reviews)
"Fantastic location, friendly staff and an amazing breakfast buffet!"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is ￥19,084 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
￥19,084
per night
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very family oriented resort! Close to the Imago mall but it’s not walking distance. You can grab and go to everywhere very easily. There was no hair dryer in the room so I had to ask for one. Breakfast buffet was very superb with various options from Malaysian food to Korean."

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

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
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city.

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
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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
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Karambunai

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

Karambunai

Downtown Kota Kinabalu