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Our top choices for International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu hotels

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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from property
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from International Cruise Terminal 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
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Grandis Hotel
Exterior
Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (478)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel Sixty3
Superior Twin Room (With window)
Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is €29
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel Gaia 95
Studio
Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel Eden54
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from International Cruise Terminal 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 €83
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hotel 7 Suria
Lobby
The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (462)
"This is a nice smaller hotel in an interesting area of KK. Be mindful that if you get a room at the back of the hotel that there is quite at bit of noise from the road. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Jesselton Hotel
Deluxe King
Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (306)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
Hong Kong SAR China
Yin Shan
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hotel Capital
Deluxe King
Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
Qlio Hotel
Exterior
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from International Cruise Terminal 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
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Mandarin Hotel
Standard Triple Room
Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Kampung Air, 1.9 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (112)
"Very polite staff - always up for a chat"
Australia
George
The price is €20
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel O Five 2
Deluxe Suite
Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from International Cruise Terminal 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
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Horizon Hotel
Deluxe Triple Room
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Terrace/patio
Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (736)
"Location was excellent "
Canada
King Wong
Gaya Centre Hotel
Family Room, With Window | View from room
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (85)
"Near market..easy to walk and good place to stay and safety "
Malaysia
Ah teng
The price is €14
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
Signel Hostel
Grand Double Room
ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence

ACJ Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
Japan
Yuta
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
ACJ Residence
Reception
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
"Very helpful staff. "
Canada
Donna
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is good. Staffs are all kind and very nice."
Seung Chul 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotels near other International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu attractions

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

4.1/5 (357 reviews)
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can do some window-shopping at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Jesselton Quay

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jesselton Quay during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?
International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travellers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 90 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?
Adjacent to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu, Jesselton Quay Seaview Suite by HayBay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a fitness centre. Other good choices close by include Hotel 7 Suria and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
How many hotels can I expect to find near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu.
What can I see and do near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?
You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre or Tanjung Aru Perdana Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Bukit Padang and Sabah Agricultural Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature.