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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

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Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (973)
"A good experience "
United States
Benedict
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Super convenient location with all sorts of options, including dining, shopping, transportation as well as banking."
Hong Kong SAR China
Cheng Wei
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Nice big hotel with all amenities. Close to airport"
Australia
Carla
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Interior
Oikos Poshtel

Oikos Poshtel

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13)
"Booke dthe family room for a friend and I. Had a great bathroom.very modern, a window, very comfy and cute. Would def stay again. Great value ad X rs from shopping centre and a top massage centre (Siam) in the same building)."
Australia
Larissa
Oikos Poshtel
Restaurant
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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208)
"Free breakfast was excellent "
Australia
Kwan
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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 €90
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"The lobby is huge, nice environment, had snorkeling and golf course in hotel, very good. "
Hong Kong SAR China
YIN MAN
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (194)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
"This was a was a great place to end our 1 month vacation in Sabah Malaysia. Next visit to KK we will just skip everything else and stay here. Awesome place. "
United States
Michael
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool
Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Booked 4 nights and check out after 30 minutes. No Refund"
United Kingdom
T
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 40 per person)
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (370)
"Very good, excellent staff and would like to stay again. "
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48)
"A very nice stay. Would come back again for sure."
Singapore
Nurhakim
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Exterior
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (588)
"Nice place. the staff were friendly."
Canada
Kevin
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (896)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Grandis Hotel
Deluxe King
Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (303)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yin Shan
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Hotel Capital
Café
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, (142)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Front of property – evening/night
The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Really nice place for the price "
United States
Lars
The Klagan Hotel
Family Room
Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.6 out of 10, (451)
"Clean"
Malaysia
Nur Athirah Syazwana
The price is €19
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Promenade Service Apartments
Deluxe Double Room
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)
"Wonderful stay, quick respond and comfy"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (950)
"Location is perfect and all of service is very good"
Australia
saeom
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Horizon Hotel
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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.

Kota Kinabalu featuring island images, tropical scenes and a coastal town

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

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. "
Iris 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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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, 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 Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 333 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 Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall 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.