Kota Kinabalu Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"The room was huge and the Club Lounge and view was wonderful."
Singapore
Peta
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good "
Australia
Mohan
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (998 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
Malaysia
MS ANITA
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"room was clean and relatively well maintained. the staff were very helpful and polite"
Malaysia
Tony
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77 reviews)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
Malaysia
NOR DIN
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

Most Luxurious Penthouse

Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
The price is €358
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Most Luxurious Penthouse

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"good hotel, but price too high for this class"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Covesign Suite, The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Jsia Hotel

Jsia Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (28 reviews)
"The room was comfortable and clean. It will be great if cloth hanger is installed inside the room and kiblat direction was labelled for muslim tourists."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Jsia Hotel

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"Shops nearby "
Malaysia
Kok Ken
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Everything is great. Nearby many attractions."
Malaysia
Khairul
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Hotel 17

Hotel 17
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (11 reviews)
"New, clean and conveniently located. "
United States
Dominic
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel 17

Seaview Capsule Hotel

Seaview Capsule Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (27 reviews)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
United States
Benjamin
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Seaview Capsule Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Room
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
35 reviews
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Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1)
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
49 reviews
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Lobby
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
152 reviews
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Grand Double Room
ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
10 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Tanjung Aru

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers 3 restaurants and concierge services. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 328 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.
What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?
Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market and KK Plaza. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.