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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$50.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 477 reviews
From US$76.23 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 561 reviews
From US$64.37 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
From US$68.97 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 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, 1,285 reviews
From US$60.92 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews
From US$96.70 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
From US$111.31 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,502 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,775 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,285 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 677 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,974 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,332 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$73.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews

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

From US$43.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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$109.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,176 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$100.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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$41.84 per night

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, 1,827 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$74.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 496 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$85.06 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

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$57.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 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$33.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 164 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$48.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 89 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$60.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 274 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$24.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 7 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$19.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 127 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$70.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 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$28.75 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

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$98.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
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$52.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 448 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$65.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 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$57.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 229 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$56.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

Nestled in the hilly Kota Kinabalu, Classic Kinabalu Hotel features a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi just 100 metres away from the Filipino Market (Handicraft Market), and 150 metres way from Centre...

From US$28.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 216 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$41.91 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$50.14 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

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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews
the property was very good ! everything was within walking distance (from Jesselton Point to small local restaurants to nice malls) or within a short Grab ride. the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming as well as helpful. Although the room didn’t have a window, it was very comfortable and pretty large for the price paid. Good bathroom too. I’d come back to this hotel without any hesitation !
Guest review by
Meryem
Hong Kong
From US$98.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Apartment is clean, tidy and spacious. The location is awesome. Shopping mall and eateries just downstairs and easy access to attractions. Easy to get to the airport within 10 mins drive. Anjung Kinabalu Night Market, KK Wetland & Sabah Art Gallery and Jesselton Quay Waterfront & Oceanus Mall all just few kilometers away from the apartment.
Guest review by
ella
United States
From US$43.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 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$56.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,565 reviews
Mercure hotel is on a perfect place in the city. it is within walking distance from both Suria Sabah mall and Jesselton Pier for boattrips to the Islands. Nice rooftop terrace, although the pool was a bit short.
Guest review by
Tomas
Finland
From US$156.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,513 reviews
Is the best out of the 2 Shangri La hotels. Stayed at both but this one was much better facilities and location.
Guest review by
Victoria
Malaysia
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