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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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Michaela
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

3. 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, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
Canada
HEIDI
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

7. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

8. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
CJ Residence
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

9. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

11. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (252 reviews)
"Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door."
Canada
Tamara
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Mandarin Hotel
A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

12. The Jesselton Hotel

The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (468 reviews)
"Very convenient, friendly staff"
Malaysia
Henn Kiew
The price is €55
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Jesselton Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

13. Hotel Sixty3

Hotel Sixty3
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (483 reviews)
"Excellent hotel service "
Singapore
David Wong Weng
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel Sixty3
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

14. HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is €31
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

15. 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, (158 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

16. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"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 €109
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

17. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"The location was close to many attractions. The hotel gym was very well equipped."
Taiwan
Joshua
The price is €33
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

18. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"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
The price is €28
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

19. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

20. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Helpful staff that let me check in early :)"
Australia
Brittany
The price is €25
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Gaia 95
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
37 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
55 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
97 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 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.
An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by a cityscape and distant mountains.

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.

A mosque with a large dome and three minarets by a body of water.
Photo by Michaela Prades
Open Photo by Michaela Prades

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.

A coastal city with a marina, boats, and a large hotel.

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.

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.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent domed building, a large body of water, and surrounding greenery.

Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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 our traveller data, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hotel 7 Suria.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 329 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.