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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
Kseniia
From
Russia
It was perfect! Swimming pull was clean, placement was a most central! Stuff and service was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
US$67.47
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.

J
Jimmy
From
Netherlands
Very friendly staff, good location, very nice breakfast and the room itself was just great. Clean, nice view and very spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 955 reviews
Price from
US$128.22
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
Louise
From
United States
We had an excellent stay at this little gem in KK. The location is great and the facilities were everything we needed. The room was incredibly clean, the wifi was great, the amenities were 5 star. The team running this hybrid homestay/hotel were amazing and incredibly helpful and communicative. we would definitely stay again if we are ever back in KK.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
US$37.04
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.

F
Filip
From
Croatia
It was clean and dry, easy to enter and the staff was very helpful over whatsapp, responding immediately
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
Price from
US$39.24
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.

D
Die4uces
From
Turkey
Thanks for perfect hosting. Room decoration is nice, location is great as well. The room is equiped with everything we needed including fast wifi, cable TV, refrigerator, A/C, kettle, power bank, iron and hairdryer. Helpful and caring staff is the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews
Price from
US$37.18
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 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$30.83
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, 1,192 reviews
Price from
US$111.56
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, 1,827 reviews
Price from
US$47.68
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.

n
nur
From
Malaysia
Kali ke 5 stay sini. And everything was good. As usual. Cuma our 2nd day. X sempat housekeeping bersihkn bilik
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,165 reviews
Price from
US$55.54
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.

P
Paramanathan
From
Malaysia
I would like to thank the front counter staff Ms Cynthia who have arrange a surprise cake delivery for my twins she did as per my request without any hesitation. Special thanks to her and give me more valuable credits to the hotel as well💖💖💖💖
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,723 reviews
Price from
US$36.05
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, 377 reviews
From US$49.85 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews
From US$75.78 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 560 reviews
From US$68.57 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
From US$77.71 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
From US$150.50 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,280 reviews
From US$73.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,723 reviews
From US$96.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
From US$110.67 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, 1,323 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$67.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,469 reviews

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

From US$43.73 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$108.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,169 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$95.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 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$39.41 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$9.61 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$61.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 500 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$86.85 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$51.11 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$33.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 163 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$47.81 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$59.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 272 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$24.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 9 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$19.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
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$68.63 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$28.58 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

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$47.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 447 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$66.83 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$56.94 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$56.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 411 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$28.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 214 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$38.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 29 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$66 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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  • 15 points of interest
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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$56.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,556 reviews
+ nice and spacious hotel in a very good position in KK, near the night market and the Jesselton pier, where you can take the jetty to the best islands + rich and varied breakfast + the swimming pool on the rooftop is definitely a big plus
Guest review by
Emmanuele
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
The service itself was really worth 5 stars rate, the receptionist was very friendly and helpful as we first time book this hotel. The room was very tidy and cozy. All the property were complete and working fine.
Guest review by
samsyuri
Malaysia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Everything was meticulously thought of. Instructions were clear and easy to carry out. Place is very clean, almost comparable to a 5 star hotel. Accessible to many areas.
Guest review by
Romi
Singapore
From US$97.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,153 reviews
I love the location and the rooms. The apartment was super spacious and the bed are super soft.. even 5 star hotel could not beat this facility. Highly recommended.
Guest review by
Leong
Malaysia
From US$60.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Very comfortable like 5 star hotel. Near to Fook Yuen restaurant for good breakfast!
Guest review by
Rosli
Malaysia
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