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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...

N
Natta Chan
From
Macao
Staff so nice and helpful, the room equipment is advanced and complete
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews
Price from
US$77.03
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.

M
Matthias Mueller
From
Germany
The location of the hotel is great. Jesselton Quay, from where the boats depart for the small islands, is just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel is well equipped. Breakfast is worthwhile, especially for lovers of Asian food. Dinner is also recommended. The cocktails in the bar are excellent. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 920 reviews
Price from
US$108.78
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.

A
Anis
From
France
It was our best stay here in Kota Kinabalu, the staff is so kind and efficient. They were very available for any information. They gave us good advice on our trips. There are many facilities and the apartment is very well located in the city center. In terms of interior design, it is worthy of very beautiful hotels, not very big but you feel very good there. I can only suggest it for a stay in Kota Kinabalu 100%. Thanks again to the kind staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
Price from
US$42.29
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.

L
Lina
From
United States
CJ Residence was super communicative and accommodating. Rooms are very clean and have all amenities (iron, complimentary umbrella for your use during the stay, hair dryer, snacks and water!). Staff is super nice!! Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
Price from
US$44.81
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.

J
Jonas
From
Lithuania
Everything was perfect, received detailed description about location and property instructions. We have been upgraded to better room for free. Room was newly refurbished and had everything what you could need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Price from
US$42.45
1 night, 2 adults

R Hotel Aeropod

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 5.4 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 500 metres of North Borneo Railway, R Hotel Aeropod features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$39.06
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.

宜蒨
From
Taiwan
The site is closed to the airport and clean, the staffs are friendly and helpful. We booked the flat with a big living room, open space for kitchen and restaurant, and three bedrooms, it’s really recommended for group (family, friends) trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,120 reviews
Price from
US$229.26
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
Marta
From
Poland
I booked this hotel way ahead of time so the price I payed was suspiciously low. It made me a bit uncertain, but once I got there I was so beautifully surprised! This hotel exceeded my expectations- is seems new, fresh, immaculately clean. Originally designed bathrooms are a nice and elegant surprise. Beds are very comfortable and a choice of pillows gives you comfort at night. Breakfast is tasty and there is a lot to choose, mostly Asian style but this is obvious. Good coffee and „adventurous” Malay sweet section. We loved hotels’ restaurant - nice vibe, great outdoor part and menu with lots of delicious choices. Prices are really low - unseen in hotels of this quality. Definitely recommend both for food and drinks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,779 reviews
Price from
US$55.87
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.

S
Samantha
From
Australia
Big, clean, comfortable room with a fantastic view in a great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,122 reviews
Price from
US$63.41
1 night, 2 adults

FLYPOD Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

M
Maria Teresa
From
Spain
Confortable and clean. Great experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews
Price from
US$32.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
From US$51.23 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
From US$77.87 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
From US$79.85 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
From US$70.46 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
From US$154.65 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews
From US$62.24 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,750 reviews
From US$98.79 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
From US$128.55 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,251 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$69.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,451 reviews

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

From US$39.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews

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

From US$114.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,135 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$100.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,434 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$42.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,779 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$70.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 576 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$86.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

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

From US$26.70 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 179 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$59.25 per night
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$34.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$55.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 143 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$49.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 91 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$63.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 249 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$24.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 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$19.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 124 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$75.01 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 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$100.66 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$48.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 418 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$68.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 473 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$58.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews

This boutique hotel is located directly above Warisan Square Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access.

From US$39.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

From US$51.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and sea view, Grace Suite @ The Shore KK is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 300 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$71.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Located within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom...

From US$111.07 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

  • 129 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
  • 1 neighbourhood

What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:

2.0

Ladies, Stay away from this property.

Ladies, Stay away from this property. The staffs & outsiders gang upon female travelers by video tapping & taking pictures at swimming pool or anywhere other places inside the hotel. There is no security. Anybody can come in and roam around the hotel. It is massive 35 stories building with many units with any security guards. This property should not be on booking.com or any other websites that take responsibility of their clients. This is not a single incident or moment of bitterness, there were other complaints from other female travelers but they didn’t nothing to prevent it, other than try make lame excuses for their stuffs. it’s a organized crime to attack on female travelers. The Pinstayplus doesn’t have any employees . It looks like they do not exist other than WhatsApp massages. It is only Bay Suits staffs who are there. There is no lock for the door, only a pincode ( you aren’t allowed to change the pincode) that anyone can use it to enter the room. I reported to booking.com and the local police. The local police told me that this is not a crime in Mylaysia. They spoke to each other over the phone when I was at the police station. They had good laughs about the situation. I don’t know what was worse the crime or the police attitude!
Guest review by
Aunju
10

Before we went, I was told to be careful in KK as it may not...

Before we went, I was told to be careful in KK as it may not be safe. However, we met wonderful strangers who reached out to help my wheelchair bound dad without us asking. I was very touched by their gesture. This was the best part of the trip. Pekan Nabalu is a nice place to catch Mt Kinabalu. The temperature was a nice cool 22 deg. We booked a driver, Ajib who drove us there and to the Desu Dairy Farm and the alpaca farm. Getting around KK is easy by Grab.
Guest review by
Adeline
Singapore
10

Those who have never been to Sabah, can add it to your...

Those who have never been to Sabah, can add it to your travel list. There will be no loss, in fact you will bring an experience that may not be forgotten. From islands, mountainous areas. every place has its charm and culture.
Guest review by
Frenshella Fressca
Malaysia
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

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From US$55.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews
Clean, comfortable, wel equipped, location. Just less than 10 minutes walk to jesselton ferry point for island hoping. View from the windows is 5 stars.
Guest review by
NOR ATIQAH
Malaysia
From US$114.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 840 reviews
The location is strategic as it near to airport & Imago Shopping Mall. As my stay, the hotel provides wonderful kids activities too.
Guest review by
Mohamad Khairul Nazri
Malaysia
From US$62.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 279 reviews
The rooms are small but very good, and very beautifully decorated like 5 star hotel rooms, with modern European design.
Guest review by
Banik
India
From US$60.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,451 reviews
The location was perfect if you wanna do island hopping since the Jesselton Point is right behind the hotel.
Guest review by
Yasmin Azila
Malaysia
From US$160.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
All as expected of a 5 star hotel
Guest review by
Jasmin
Malaysia