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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 2.4 mi from Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic view, warm welcome from staffs, clean room condition"
United States
Youngsoo
The price is £243
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great experience , the breakfast buffet was excellent with variety of food choices. The check in / check out process done in a breeze."
Malaysia
Hilmee
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Staff are very friendly and helpful."
Singapore
Ye
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
13.3 mi from Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and beautifull beach"
United Kingdom
Aamer
The price is £174
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is £172
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is £119
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Restaurant

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (724 reviews)
"Great location and air con!"
United States
Marianne
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Exterior

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, (233 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Housekeeping service is great - efficient, prompt response and attentive."
Singapore
Jeng ying
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Great family friendly hotel "
Australia
Troy
The price is £164
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location close to the waterfront and within walking distance."
South Korea
Jihyun
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Malaysia
Murray
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Reception

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, (157 reviews)
"Got a free room upgrade to a big room with bathtub in the bathroom....amazing room size! Good value, good location and highly recommended!"
Malaysia
KOK
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
2.7 mi from Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (512 reviews)
"The resort was incredible and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend!"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is £231
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Gayana Marine Resort
Lobby sitting area

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
0.6 mi from Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
Singapore
JUNGMI
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Another fantastic stay at this hotel. So friendly and everything very modern. A great place to stay in KK"
United Kingdom
Greg
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Aerial view

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (910 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel ,location perfect with many restaurants to choose from and coffee shop right next door,so loved the fact that after a day out we relaxed with a coffee seated outside next to hotel .a door in the hotel lead us through into the 8th floor shopping mall , a wow factor . The food selection was superb . A grand hotel all in all"
United Kingdom
lana
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Grandis Hotel
City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

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, (96 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here; The room and staff itself were amazing and also upgraded my room and catered to all my needs:) The only thing is that it's a bit further from the main area so you have to do a bit more walking but overall really nice"
Canada
Tanjin
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
4.8 mi from Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (190 reviews)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is £257
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Lobby

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (602 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 £106
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
36 reviews
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Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
52 reviews
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Grand Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Restaurant
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
210 reviews
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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
999 reviews
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Top landmarks in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
Photo by Iqbal Selamat
Open Photo by Iqbal Selamat

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Imago Shopping Mall in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Why not take a stroll along the marina and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Kompleks Asia City, Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We thought the staff were wonderful and the hotel was very elegant. The breakfast was especially good."
Kip 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Kota Kinabalu expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from £16 in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to suit a range of budgets. If you're looking for an affordable stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Vibrant Hostel and Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu are some great low-cost options. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Some of the best-rated luxury hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B, Borneo Eagle Resort, and Hilton Kota Kinabalu. Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B has a high guest rating amongst our travellers and has 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and free stocked minibars. Borneo Eagle Resort and Hilton Kota Kinabalu are also popular stays if you're looking for luxury.
What are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu beach hotels?
Borneo Eagle Resort, The Magellan Sutera Resort, and The Pacific Sutera Hotel are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu beach hotels. Borneo Eagle Resort has a high average guest score of 9.4 out of 10, and offers guests a private beach and an outdoor pool. The Magellan Sutera Resort is a popular place to stay for easy beach access. Stay here and enjoy a private beach and an outdoor pool. Or check out The Pacific Sutera Hotel, a top hotel with a private beach and 3 outdoor pools.
What are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
If you're holidaying with your family, Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are some of the best family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. Hilton Kota Kinabalu has a great average guest score of 9.2 out of 10 and amenities like 2 outdoor pools, children's meals and in-room cots. Kids are welcome at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, too. Travellers leave glowing reviews of this hotel, which has an outdoor pool, children's meals, in-room cots, and more. To explore more family hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, use the "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are some of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with a pool?
Book a Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel with a pool for some added relaxation or exercise on your trip. For more Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter in your search and select "Pool" on Hotels.com.
What are some of the top Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels with free parking?
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Is it worth staying in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
You're spoilt for choice with 335 hotels in the area so it's easy to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Downtown Kota Kinabalu makes it easy to explore Kota Kinabalu, including the areas of Tanjung Aru and Luyang.
What are some great hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with balconies?
There are some top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu that offer rooms with a balcony. Check out Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu which has a high guest score of 9.2 out of 10, and balconies in some rooms. Another popular choice is Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, which offers balconies in some rooms and has a great guest score of 9.
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