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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 17 October 2026.

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

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.

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

£163

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

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

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£75

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

3. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£112

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 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.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£70

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 interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

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

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

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

£76

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

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

7. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£92

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

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

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

9. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£28

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 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.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

10. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£46

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

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

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

12. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£45

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A golf course with a water body, trees, and a mountain in the background.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

13. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

£111

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

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

14. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£81

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A large swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and distant mountains.

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

15. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

Tanjung Aru

£51

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a neon sign.

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.

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 buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

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

17. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

£48

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure 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.

18. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

£325

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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 kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

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

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

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

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

£59

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Api-api Centre is well known for its seaside, while attractions such as Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall are located within the surrounding region.

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A coastal cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a dense urban area, and a large body of water with boats.

Check out reviews of Api-api Centre hotels guests love

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"VERY NICE"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

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"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Api-api Centre?

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Can I book Api-api Centre hotels with free cancellation?

In order to book a refundable Api-api Centre hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

What are some of the best hotels in Api-api Centre for couples?

Choose a top-rated Api-api Centre romantic hotel and enjoy your couple's getaway. Our travellers love Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, a hotel with 2 restaurants. Discover more hotels in Api-api Centre on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveller experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".

What are the top Api-api Centre hotels with a pool?

For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Api-api Centre hotels with a pool. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 8 out of 10. Tang Dynasty Hotel is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool and a children's pool along with a restaurant. To find more stays in Api-api Centre with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".

What are some popular hotels in central Api-api Centre?

For hotels in central Api-api Centre, check out Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group. Travellers love Hyatt Regency Kinabalu for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, children's pool and 2 restaurants this hotel offers. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group is another popular central hotel with a full-service spa, a hot tub and 5 restaurants. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Imago Shopping Mall. Downtown Kota Kinabalu and Tanjung Aru are some of the most central areas for your Api-api Centre holiday.

What hotels do travellers recommend in Api-api Centre?

Guests like Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Promenade Service Apartments and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Api-api Centre?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Api-api Centre, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find this accommodation by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Api-api Centre be like during my visit?

Api-api Centre is a great place to visit any time of year with an average temperature of 27°C during the coldest months.

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