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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Api-api Centre on Hotels.com. These Api-api Centre hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 23 September 2026.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

£164

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£75

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

3. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£112

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£71

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£67

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

6. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£74

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

7. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£77

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£83

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

9. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£22

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

10. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£57

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

11. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£45

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

12. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£47

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

13. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£117

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

14. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£100

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.

A modern building with a unique curved roof and a parking lot in front.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern living room with a long wooden table, a black and gold cabinet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

15. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

Tanjung Aru

A spacious living area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table.

A modern dining area with glass partitions, green upholstered chairs, and neatly set tables.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

A gym with treadmills, exercise balls, and weight machines.

16. Ming Garden Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

17. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£51

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

18. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

£324

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

19. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£57

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

20. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£67

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Becky

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

robert

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Louise

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

This nice hotel is, as the name indicates, located on 63 Jalan Gaya, in what may be called the Chinatown of Kota Kinabalu - locally known as KK. Entering the elevator one also gets the impression that the building is from 1963. A view of 1963 KK is covering the walls of the elevator and it’s interesting to see how much the city has changed during those years. Covering the walls of the rooms, the corridors, and the lobby are also vintage pictures of times long gone, of a town once known as...

Arne