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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

Last minute booking after first hotel was a sham. They were amazing, we signed up for bonvoy rewards and they upgraded us! So comfortable and the sunset, drinks and food from club room was amazing. We didn't go out on the second night because of a big cycling day and it was perfect
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,236 reviews
Price from$81.63per night
Horizon Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .

Good location, good staffs
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
2,061 reviews
Price from$52.56per night
FLYPOD Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 miles from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Overall very good from staf to hotel room .. clean and satisfied .. most important my children like the tv got channel youtube Ang Netflix can connect to wifi so clear and fastest wifi .. I give 10/10 and beside at down stair also have restaurant easy can dinner and breakfast .. also got bank and more shop .. and one more good is take 5 minutes to go to Airport so no need to rush ☺️ no jem😂.. Very recommend to all want to stay near airport .. Will came again next year☺️
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
941 reviews
Price from$25.49per night
King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

In the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

The hotel was modern, clean, quiet, good shower, amenities and beds, staff was fine. We had a view of the mountain behind, maybe because we had asked for quiet.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,586 reviews
Price from$39.33per night
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

Highly recommended and Nice place to stay
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,199 reviews
Price from$27.94per night
Hotel 7 Suria, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

A 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is located in Kota Kinabalu and has free WiFi and concierge services.

i love the breakfast menu..soo good!
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
2,159 reviews
Price from$33.49per night
Tang Dynasty Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located along the coastal highway, Tang Dynasty Hotel offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. It features a fitness center.

Price, location
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
572 reviews
Price from$31.20per night
Gaya Centre Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in the center of Kota Kinabalu commercial district, Gaya Center Hotel features a restaurant and a fitness center. Jesselton Point is located only a 10-minute walk away.

Location is fantastic. Within walking distant to malls, restaurants and banks. Room: sadly not a 3 star definitely. Motel 8 is much better. Furniture are back in 70s or 80s. Bathroom is quite nasty with black moldy on tiles grout. Housekeepers are not trained to clean and refresh bed especially when they knew that you are staying longer. They just left towels and bath stuff on table. Customers are mostly locals because of the cheap cost to stay. And tour operators use this hotel because of the value and location. Not worth trying in house breakfast. There are plenty restaurants nearby and in malls.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
587 reviews
Price from$28.82per night
ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located 6.2 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam offers 3-star accommodations in Kota Kinabalu and features a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar.

The early morning and evening view from my 11th floor room over the rather boring skyline of KK and glimpse of the sea. Staff at reception were very helpful. There was a delightful miniature cemetery packed with colourful graves and shrines covering 3 or 4 hillsides adjacent to the highway out of KK to the Ibis Styles Inanam.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
885 reviews
Price from$39.35per night
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations overlooking South China Sea. The property has 5 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.

8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
1,398 reviews
Price from$71.21per night
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  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,236 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

    Great central location. Friendly, welcoming staff.

  • King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,586 reviews

    In the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

    The room is very clean.. toilet also clean and tidy.

  • Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,684 reviews

    Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

    The large clean rooms, the lobby and yhe kind staff

  • Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,398 reviews

    Located a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations overlooking South China Sea. The property has 5 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.

    great hotel to stay for a vacation at Kota Kinabalu

  • Avangio Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 273 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, Avangio Hotel features a bar and views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.

  • FLYPOD Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 miles from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Easy to find. Strategic locations.. near the airport.

  • Hotel N°5
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 154 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.8 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2 miles of International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC, Hotel N°5 has accommodations with a garden and free...

    Nice location, close to airport and friendly staff

  • ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 885 reviews

    Located 6.2 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam offers 3-star accommodations in Kota Kinabalu and features a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar.

    The room and the decoration is very beutiful and estetic.

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,154 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

    Breakfast is excellent.Location of hotel is fabulous

  • Hotel 7 Suria
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,159 reviews

    A 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is located in Kota Kinabalu and has free WiFi and concierge services.

    .worth it... everything is perfect! right location

  • Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,035 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

    1- the view is stunning 2- toilets are well designed

  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,389 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu features four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

    ROOM WAS FANTASTIC, THE POOL & TABLE SERVICE WAS GREAT

  • Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,199 reviews

    Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

    Strategic location. Everything okey. Staff service 👍

  • C'haya Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,385 reviews

    Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Very comfortable,frendly staff & very recomend👍👍

  • Horizon Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,061 reviews

    Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .

    Fantastic location, spacious rooms, friendly staff

  • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,351 reviews

    Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodations with free WiFi throughout. The property features an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.

    Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

  • The Shore by Pinstay
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located within a 2-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore by Pinstay provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

  • Gemilang Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Featuring 2-star accommodations, Gemilang Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 8-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Hotel Sixty3
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 496 reviews

    Only a few steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hotel Sixty3 offers elegantly decorated, air conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

    The room is big & clean. Good location. Friendly staff.

  • Diamond Inn
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 111 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 9-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn has accommodations with free WiFi.

    Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room

  • Walk In Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 194 reviews

    Walk In Hotel has accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    Location was good.clean room,also affordable to stay

  • Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 245 reviews

    Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of Likas City Mosque.

    Pretty much everything. Room is nice, staff is friendly.

  • HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles of North Borneo Railway, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    Nice room, fast response, fast service, good receptionist

  • Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 182 reviews

    Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

    The room was very clean include the washroom 😊comfortable bed & nice.

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Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.

Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.

Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.

Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.

A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.

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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The little city or small town is not special at all, there...

    The little city or small town is not special at all, there is no charm to it really and I would not visit it for the town itself. However, it is a town where the airport is so you have to go through it. It is very convenient to access the Jesselton pier to take the boats to the island and to go to the markets, which are not really that special. They are OK. I have seen many great markets throughout Asia.
    Sandra Virginia
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights.

    we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights. All good in different ways. Sea food was super and other meals good,(some too spicy for us but we learnt to ask for "not too spicy") Taxi transport was cheap and easy. Ferry boat transfers were more difficult, Ask Island Hotels for their ferry times BEFORE you book return flights as free ferries only go at selective times. We had to book a private ferry so we could get to the airport for a 13.00 flight. (cost £48) Loved the area but we were on the wrong coast for easy access to oranotang monkeys . Flights across were too expensive for us to make the trip!
    david
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish...

    My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish markets and night markets, seafood restaurants, etc. Big spacious living room for everyone to use. Easy to hail transport…so many cars around us waiting for passengers Buying provisions no problem Good food in the mall
    PHILIP
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing...

    Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing food, from budget level to fine dining but especially the local and other Asian cuisine. The Filipino Market was exceptional and we left will full cases. Transport around the centre is easy by walking or Grab. The Island trips looked superb but not at our age unfortunately considering the very hot afternoons. Next year we'll go to Mount Kinabalu area but too far on a short visit. The people were invariably charming.
    Martin
    United Kingdom
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I saw the inside and outside of KK International airport 5...

    I saw the inside and outside of KK International airport 5 times, and travelled to and from Ibis Styles Inanam hotel by taxi twice but did not visit any "attractions" in KK. The panoramic view westward over KK skyline from my 1-night stays in 10th and 11th floor rooms was unremarkable. The only place of interest I noted was beside the highway heading eastwards out of town to the hotel: a cemetery covering 3 or 4 low hills densely packed with multicoloured graves and shrines: a miniature city of departed souls.
    John Malcolm
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Visit to kundasang , Kita Kinabalu park , the view was...

    Visit to kundasang , Kita Kinabalu park , the view was excellent , majestic view of the mountain , fresh air , the road to the kk.mountain is very good and I drive there with my family .the people there were friendly and the homestay was cheap and near the town , overall it's was excellent trip , me and family will definitely come again
    FAM
    Malaysia

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  • From $44.65 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 642 reviews
    They really go out of there way to make your experience exceptional, I have airbnb’s in the U.K. and I’m taking notes from this property. The room itself is of the quality of a 5 star hotel room. it is exceptionally clean, everything inside the room is of the best quality and very impressive, the room itself is beautiful and the customer service is 10/10, responses are always immediate and they are always ready to help. They exceeded my expectations both with the room and the service. Thank you guys, I hope to come again
    Maariyah
    United Kingdom
  • From $43.77 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 688 reviews
    The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a good one. Excellent location with plenty of restaurants and shops to choose from on the ground level. There is no luggage storage provided by the hotel, but there is a luggage storage shop close by. The laundry machine was very convenient and if it's being used by another guest, there is also a coin laundry mat in the Suerta Ave tower. Close to a large mall and the city center with a safe pedestrian bridge to get there.
    EmilieRTKohler
    United States of America
  • From $40.69 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 993 reviews
    It was Last minute honeymoon for us.. And we can't find any 5 star room available on the same day.. Suddenly saw this The seraya Hotel and the location is perfect for leisure around gaya Street.. The staff set up honeymoon deco for us upon husband request, and it was very cute.. Haha. The staff was friendly too. They are Very2x helpful. TQ Dominic & team
    alina
    Malaysia
  • From $29.84 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 357 reviews
    Great location for transit traveler. Quite and peaceful environment. The hotel could be access by free shuttle bus or airport shuttle between terminal/airport shuttle, the hotel room with runway view, nice and kind staff.
    Andri
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $40.69 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 993 reviews
    Nice small budget hotel in the center of KK. We used it for a one night stay before transferring to an accomodation on an island the day after and it was perfect for this purpose. Room is very clean and well looked after
    ynter_83
    Australia
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    The hotel was pleasant. The staff were friendly! 5 stars! However the shower's and the sink's heater was not working. Already informed the receptionist, and they repaired it very quickly. Thanks!
    BENISTER
    Malaysia
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,104 reviews
    toilet n room very clean and spacious. near train station n a lot of restaurant n dobby got too there. very strategic location near airport n main road. nice view plane landing
    Nurul Nabila
    Malaysia
  • From $40.69 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 736 reviews
    helpful Staff..the room was clean and tidy.. the hotel room safety was tip top..the location near with food place and airport ♥️ I would love to come again next time 🙏
    angelia
    Malaysia
  • From $46.07 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 355 reviews
    It's an excellent hotel will 5 star service. The staffs was so very helpful and I totally like this place. I am defiantly coming back. Thats for sure.
    Capt Kumaran
    Malaysia
  • From $201.17 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,247 reviews
    I like all in shangri la resort.. It was very worth on u money.. Nice hotel, nice staff.. Keep it up.. I give 5 star
    A
    Anonymous
    Malaysia
  • From $45.88 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 708 reviews
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was like 5 star hotel. Location is strategic.
    Rozyana
    Malaysia
  • From $22.23 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews
    Nice hotel comfortable good value for budget hotel 5 minutes to Pasar Filipina walk
    Jai Penang
    Malaysia
  • From $53.71 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,083 reviews
    The hotel is clean and cares about privacy. close to solar mall and Jesselton jetty
    BADIAH BOLHARI
    Malaysia
  • From $38.43 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,159 reviews
    The hotel totally at town centre.near to jesselton point.love its much❤️❤️❤️❤️
    Nency
    Malaysia
  • From $113.03 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,398 reviews
    Feel just like staying in luxury 5 star hotel. Holiday mood activated.
    Jamilul Firdaus Bin
    Malaysia
  • From $44.58 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 942 reviews
    The hotel is nice and toilet is big enough
    Hia
    Singapore
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 455 reviews
    Love this hotel. Near to airport..
    lydiawati
    Malaysia
  • From $47.50 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 293 reviews
    interior like 5 star hotel..
    MUHAMAD IZANUDIN
    Malaysia
  • From $34.29 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,199 reviews
    Dreamtel Hotel all is good
    Dawis
    Malaysia
  • From $53.69 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 378 reviews
    Better than hotels
    julita
    Malaysia

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