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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

O
Ondřej
From
Czech Republic
excellent accomodation and services !!!! all great!!! We enjoyed much! We suggest a trip to close island.. 45 MYR for return trip to one island, 55 MYR for two.. Islands has lot of corals and beaches and calm environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$67.86
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

g
gabby
From
United Kingdom
The view in both directions; the swimming pool (including the view), the gym is good, nice rooms, quiet at night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
Price from
US$129.58
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

L
Li-hsuan
From
Taiwan
Very good service. Facilities new, clean and nice. Perfect location to access local attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$37.25
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

M
Marija
From
Serbia
I absolutely loved the place! It was the best accommodation during this trip in Malaysia and Thailand. Staff is super super helpful, it is very clean, even has a massage chair which I totally loved, you even get a socks for it in case you don’t have one. Just Fantastic!! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Price from
US$39.47
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

E
Evgenios
From
Greece
The staff were very helpful and responsive and made me feel very comfortable in their property.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
US$37.39
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$31.01
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru by Ayuhouz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

x
xu
From
China
I was very satisfied with my second stay at the aru hotel, but the front desk with a Chinese face hardly spoke. Others are very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,177 reviews
Price from
US$112.20
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

F
Frederick
From
Hong Kong
Everything is perfect for your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Location, facilities, comfort, cleanliness, staff, breakfast and value for money - 10/10.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,817 reviews
Price from
US$45.06
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria features concierge services and free WiFi.

K
Khairul Hazim
From
Brunei Darussalam
Variety of breakfast selection served and it took me different days to try out the food. Especially loved the local coffee served in the breakfast buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,159 reviews
Price from
US$55.86
1 night, 2 adults

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

H
Hing Man
From
Hong Kong
Room is spacious and clean. Rooftop swimming pool is nice. The fragrance from the hotel smells so good. Staff is super helpful. I lost my phone cable and shops were closed already. I had an early tour next day. The staff from the reception was so nice and helped me to charge my phone. So I could be able to contact the guide in the next day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Price from
US$78.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
From US$50.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
From US$76.25 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
From US$68.99 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
From US$68.99 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From US$151.37 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews
From US$74.05 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
From US$125.83 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

VALLEY HOTEL is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.9 km of North Borneo Railway.

From US$51.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,307 reviews

In the city centre, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

From US$67.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Situated within 2.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Sianglory Inn features rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

From US$41.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$48.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel O Asia City is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$61.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Located within 2.9 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Blossom Hotel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$77.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Park Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway.

From US$41.96 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 1.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$33.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Located within the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$24.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Located within 600 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Blossom hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$19.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$28.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Paradise Suite at Asiacity features rooms with city views and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

From US$98.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 625 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$29.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

From US$27.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 434 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$67.24 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews

Centrally situated in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

From US$106.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

From US$107.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviews

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

From US$41.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$9.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,817 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

From US$89.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 513 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From US$109.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews

Located 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$26.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

From US$101.96 per night

FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.

Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.

Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.

Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.

A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu

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What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:

8.0

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips.

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips. Lovely islands to visit fir swimming. Easy access with the ferries. Best place for western pub food and glass of cold wine was Shoneys bar and grill Best island for snorkeling was Mengalum but one and half hours by boat.
Guest review by
carolyn
Australia
8.0

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront...

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront views, friendly locals, and plenty of nice cafes and seafood restaurants. It’s a great place to relax and explore nature. However, I found the food prices to be higher than expected — generally pricier than in Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Other than that, it was an enjoyable trip and I’d love to visit again someday.
Guest review by
Jia-Ming
Singapore
10

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to...

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to have the blend of a city but yet you can watch the fishing boats coming back to shore from their catch and visitors taking speed boats to island opposite KK, if you unit is sea facing, you can see this at your balcony while sipping away coffee,teas, fruit juice or even beers
Guest review by
Sui Yin
Malaysia
10

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota...

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu when you want to observe sunset. It is iconic (but you need to disregard hundreds of people who want to enjoy the same :-). You can buy beautiful pearls in this town. You can visit Mari Mari cultural village from this town. It exceeded our expactations.
Guest review by
Miroslav
Czech Republic
6.0

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more...

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more waterfront restaurants available to tourists and local population. National Museum was closed, the observation tower was closed and the Cultural village did not look genuine (plastic flowers used all over the village!?). I would recommend a max. stay of 2 days + 1 day for islands visit.
Guest review by
Luke
New Zealand
10

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu.

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu. I came for a program, but since I arrived earlier, I decided to explore KK and Kundasang. Even though it was a last-minute booking with Wisata Travel Agency, the accommodation and guide they arranged were excellent. ✨ Favourite places: In KK, I enjoyed the city vibes and food around 1Borneo Mall. In Kundasang, the highlights were the fish spa, rabbit farm, Desa Dairy Farm, and of course a stop at Pekan Nabalu — a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and local stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. 🍴 Where I ate: One memorable stop was trying the famous kepak ayam madu Wak Ali — really delicious! Around KK, it was easy to find food because there are so many choices, from local eateries to restaurants. 🚗 Getting around KK: With a guide from the travel agency, it was very convenient. The city is easy to move around with transport arranged, and going up to Kundasang was smooth with their service. 💑 For young couples: I’d recommend Kundasang as a must — the dairy farm, the mountain views, Pekan Nabalu, and even simple stops like the fish spa and rabbit farm create great memories. KK city itself is lively with shopping, cafes, and seaside views. It’s a good mix of nature and city for couples. Overall, it was a short but meaningful trip, and I’ll remember it as one of the best last-minute adventures I’ve had.
Guest review by
BARDSAAD
Malaysia

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From US$156.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews
The facilities and the natural beauty at the hotel were excellent. The breakfast was scrumptious with many varieties. Staff from every aspect were so pleasant. We could tell they were consistently trained to meet high standards. Garden wing bathroom was old. One would expect a 5 star shangri la to at least have an updated bathroom. The tub/shower combo was something we normally find in a 3 star hotel…but it was clean and the shower water pressure was good so it didn’t really bother us for a one night stay
Guest review by
Jay
United States
From US$41.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews
At that cheap price, I thought it is a "fake Shangri-La" But i was confirmed, its one of the hotels of the Shangri-La 5 star chain but this one is only 3-star. Well, lobby was presentable and room spacious and cozy. Breakfast buffet had also many choices.
Guest review by
Anselm
Malaysia
From US$101.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is a lovely hotel, with big, clean rooms and kind service personnel. I recommend to book a room with ocean view though. One night I had an ocean view (9th floor), the other night I had a city view (5th floor).
Guest review by
EllaPropella
Germany
From US$52.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
A good hotel to stay if you want to walk around KK. Very close to gaya street night market, a shopping mall (suria sabah) and jesselton terminal (if you're planning for island hopping). Their staff are very welcoming and helpful.
Guest review by
Norfaiqah
Malaysia
From US$51.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
The team at CJ Residence were really helpful. But the best bit was the room. Totally 5 star hotel standard. The bed was so comfy. Sad it was just one night. Great location. One street away from the water and near all facilities.
Guest review by
Nina
United Kingdom
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