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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...

J
Jakub
From
Poland
It was very clean, and the staff was extremely helpful. Free luggage storage is a great option! My bed was also very comfortable. A lot of amenities were available including cosmetics and earplugs.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 440 reviews
Price from
US$73.96
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
gladys
From
Australia
The room was spacious, with comfortable bed and pillows. Good lightning, spacious balcony and good ocean view. Perfect location - within walking distance to shops, restaurants, jetty. Top floor has both forest and ocean view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews
Price from
US$108.38
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

L
Lea
From
Switzerland
all very clean. very comfortable bed and nice style. aircon worked very well and without any noise. very easy to contact the staff and super fast reply
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
US$37.59
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
Leri
From
Italy
I really loved the location and the room. It was very clean and everything worked perfectly. The staff is very responsive and helpful from the moment of the booking until checkout. They let us leave our luggage in the morning before checking in at 3pm. The area is full of cafe, restaurants, small shops and massage places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Price from
US$40.65
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.

B
Baptiste
From
Abkhazia
Very clean, very well welcomed by the host. The hotel is very new, very nice and very well placed. Recommend it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews
Price from
US$43.08
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.

C
Cindy
From
Belgium
AMAZING! Definitely the most comfortable room, bed & bathroom we had in our 4 months travelling through Asia. The hosts are super friendly and communication goes smooth. Many good local restaurants close to the apartment. We definitely would recommend this place!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews
Price from
US$40.81
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....

J
Juliah
From
Malaysia
Clean and comfortable accommodation Reasonable price Strategic place to stay Close to malls and restaurants Staff were friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$33.84
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hotel O Flinstone Lodge is offering accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 75 km from the property.

A
AINWARDAHTUL
From
Malaysia
Im away from the hustle and bustle of the city, i travel to Sabah for a few days. This place i choose is quite preety, nice river front the challet and also nice staff friendly. Suitable for weeding place ceremony budget. I will go again soon. Everybody u can choose this place for family trip!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$17.25
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites 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, 1,313 reviews
Price from
US$125.99
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...

M
Marinus
From
Netherlands
Perfectly clean, spacious, wonderful bed, reliable Wifi, fitness room available, fantastic breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,927 reviews
Price from
US$56.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 177 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$56.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,383 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$71.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 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$32.75 per night
  • Located within 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Hung Hung Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

    From US$20.79 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews

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

    From US$43.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 167 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$47.23 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 88 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$56.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 293 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$23.77 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews

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

    From US$58.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 33 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$96.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 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$60.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 471 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$66.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 726 reviews

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

    From US$107.66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$45.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,201 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$92.66 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,503 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$38.93 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,927 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$64.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 440 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$85.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

    From US$24.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

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

    From US$25.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,380 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$105.24 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,787 reviews

    Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .

    From US$93.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 311 reviews

    Boasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 4 km from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

    From US$71.52 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

  • 111 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
  • 1 neighbourhood

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  • From US$175.11 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    Location and unit size were excellent. The layout is modern, and the pool area and gym were a nice bonus. Just steps from Imago Mall, numerous cafés and the Jesselton Artisan Market at Riverson Walk made evenings fun. We also visited Sabah Art Gallery nearby, and took an evening stroll along the Tanjung Aru beach promenade for sunset views. Host was responsive, and check-in process was seamless.
    Guest review by
    jayden
    United States
  • From US$105.24 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,380 reviews
    Near by philipino Market that is just opposite the hotel. Staff are all very friendly. Breakfast spread has many different viaraty. Amazing view for sea view during the sunset. Overall, We enjoyed our stay at Le Meridien with 8 adults and 3 toddlers. Thank you to all the staff who provided the great hospitality during our stay. We will certainly come back here for another vacation.
    Guest review by
    Mazhaizrul
    Singapore
  • From US$55.91 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
    Nice hotel with friendly staff. Good price-quality offered. Perfect location near shopping areas (such as Wisma Merdeka) and touristic points (Gaya street and jetty docks at Jesselton point). I will repeat.
    Guest review by
    Celestino
    Spain
  • From US$55.96 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,864 reviews
    Fair room & location of the hotel near airport, less traffic compared to other hotel which is near to Kota Kinabalu centre. They have cafe beside their hotel lobby
    Guest review by
    Aryane
    Malaysia
  • From US$59.88 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
    It's an excellent hotel will 5 star service. The staffs was so very helpful and I totally like this place. I am defiantly coming back. Thats for sure.
    Guest review by
    Capt Kumaran
    Malaysia