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

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Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"clean"
Malaysia
Nur Azrin
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (975)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
The price is €135
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (601)
"Hotel staff unprofessional "
United Kingdom
Jiarui
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

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, (218)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is €57
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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, (145)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Signature Inn

Signature Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Great location, 24/7 security that let ut in at night. Simple room but perfect for exploring the city."
Norway
Halvor
The price is €22
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Signature Inn

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Hotel 7 Suria

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool."
Australia
Elise
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (897)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Grandis Hotel

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (590)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The Klagan Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (243)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is €42
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Mandarin Hotel

A Residence

A Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Hotel very beautiful, clean, good staff"
Malaysia
Imran
The price is €37
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
A Residence

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950)
"Staff were exceptionally friendly & helpful. Reasonable room rates for what is available. Good breakfast. Walkable to shopping atea"
Australia
Jude
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Horizon Hotel

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"New hotel in town. Very near to imago shopping mall with lots of shops around. Place is clean."
Malaysia
Emily
The price is €35
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
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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.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

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, Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is steps from Imago Shopping Mall, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include CJ Residence and AC Residence.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 334 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.