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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...

K
Kris
From
Belgium
They managed to create 7 luxury rooms to 1 appartement above a fancy shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu. These people answer correctly ln Whatsapp and are reliable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$74.16
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Serena
From
Ireland
Was upgraded to King Suite.. by far the biggest and most comfortable hotel room I've ever stayed in! Do yourself a favour and book the King Suite.. you will absolutely feel like a king/queen. Excellent gym and pool facilities, food menu and cocktails were stellar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$110.34
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

S
Stuart
From
Canada
Nice new, clean place in a central location. Good value for money and friendly staff. Allowed us to store luggage while travelling elsewhere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$40.08
1 night, 2 adults
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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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 310 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$40.77
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

K
Kuan-Yu
From
Taiwan
Staff are so kind and helpful! They gave me extra water bottles, held my luggage after checkout and even provided power bank! This room is clean and bright. Pretty comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$43.19
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nat Y
From
United Kingdom
great service and communication, good facilities,
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Location 9.3
Price from
US$43.39
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 5 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
US$32.23
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Location 9.7
Price from
US$13.24
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

G
Guido
From
Italy
A splendid property with a gigantic, impeccably clean room. Extremely convenient for the airport (just 5 minutes by taxi at a very low cost) and relatively convenient for getting to the city center by taxi as well. I'm truly impressed with this place and would recommend it to anyone. Compared to the average options in Kota Kinabalu, this place shines like the sun of the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$77.59
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

R
RonaldWB82
From
Malaysia
Breakfast eventhough the items are not that many but they are all good. Sufficient for the morning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,944 reviews
Location 8.8
Price from
US$54.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 176 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$57.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,401 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$72.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    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$32.84 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$27.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,482 reviews

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

    From US$43.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    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$47.36 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$59.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 295 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$23.83 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, 725 reviews

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

    From US$107.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,204 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$146.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,502 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$39.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,944 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$86.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 407 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$86.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 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$24.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

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

    From US$25.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,426 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$133.84 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 137 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$64.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 35 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$97.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    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$61.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 469 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$66.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 464 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$50.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

    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.

    From US$63.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, Storytel Kota Kinabalu is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

    From US$47.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 244 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$41.28 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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What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:

  • 10.0

    Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover.

    Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover. The Sabahan people are so warm and welcoming, which makes exploring the city and its surroundings even more special. There’s an incredible variety of things to do: from jungle walks and nature-based activities to relaxing on paradise-like beaches. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a peaceful escape, Kota Kinabalu has a bit of everything and is definitely worth visiting.
    Guest review by
    Mary Jeff
    Singapore
  • 8.0

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must...

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must go to see kota Kinabalu mountain view. Mari-Mari culture village is a must, a very good experience. Tunku Abdul Rahman park really beautiful. Beach in University Malaysia Sabah
    Guest review by
    Kiki
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in...

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in Sarawak and Sabah. Shopping is good, plenty of eateries and the inner city is walkable . The traffic like in all Malaysian cities is horrific. I want to point out that taxies in Malaysia don't have meters any more and charge for transport whatever the want (always to much) compared to Grab/Uber.
    Guest review by
    Gerard
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    I love Kota Kinabalu.

    I love Kota Kinabalu. There are a lot of nice restaurants, and there are some beautiful islands you can get to. I also love the local restaurants and the dessert places like the Royal Coconut. I would definitely go back again.
    Guest review by
    Basil
    United States
  • 10.0

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the...

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the safety, sometimes you can see some homeless people in the street, and too many promoters, the local authority might need to enforce on the road safety and supervision on the overall hygine.
    Guest review by
    Yi Ping
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the...

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the Medical Science Musuem, Aquarium and Art Gallery located in University Sabah Campus. The Filipino market nice souvenir items but you will need to bargain. For seafood lovers, this is a fantastic place to satisfy your cravings. Island hopping is also great. Good idea to bring along your own pre-packed food and drinks unless you do not need to budget expenses. Just people watching whilst enjoying a cool drink is also an eye opener. There are many differences with what prevails in West M'sia. I also loved the fact that the airport was just about 20 minutes drive away from the hotel - so convenient and time (cost) saving
    Guest review by
    Laili Rusmah
    Malaysia

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  • JQ Sea & Sunset view, 25th floor, Swimming Pool, byMGSabah

    Kota Kinabalu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
    The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the view was amazing. The host very friendly & helpful with highly quality service. They make our stay enjoyable. Excellent property with sea view and had great sunset view. Very convenient to do many activities especially island hoping, just walk a few minute to the Jesselton jetty. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting KK.
    Guest review by
    cikgu Atikah Ismail
    Malaysia

  • Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

    Kota Kinabalu
    From US$158.94 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
    The room is suoerb. The problem is the breafast. The food was suck. Have to wait a long queue. Suppose international hotel like u offered a lot of food like asian, malaysia. Chinese and international food. Like Pullman or Le Meridien. But u just offered menu like 3 star hotel. The coffee machine was broken. The pastry and desert are sucks. Please upgrade ur breakfast menu. Tq
    Guest review by
    GILBERT ANAK
    Malaysia

  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From US$133.84 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,426 reviews
    One of my favourite hotel Le Meridien around the malaysia..Customer service by Miled & Joshua 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ breakfast 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐exspecially cinnamon roll yummy 10/10⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐..overall i love u Le Meridien❤
    Guest review by
    Elamathy
    Malaysia

  • AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    From US$58.43 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
    The staff is so friendly, the place is near to restaurant,comfy and cozy. For sure the price is cheaper. It's like booking 2 star hotel but got 5 stars room☺️🥰. Recommended hotel to stay
    Guest review by
    Osman
    Malaysia

  • Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From US$44.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviews
    Good location, closed to the Jesselton terminal where I went every day for scuba diving. Many nice restaurants & coffee shops around the hotel.
    Guest review by
    Nhu
    Vietnam