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Le Meridien 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.
Horizon Hotel
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 .
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is situated 200 metres from Jesselton Point.
C'haya Hotel
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.
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
The Klagan Regency 1Borneo
Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pantai Inn is a 5-minute walk from colourful Sunday Gaya Street Market and Merdeka Shopping Mall's many souvenir shops.
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Situated 1.4 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, Sabah Oriental Hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. It features 2 dining options and a fitness centre. Free parking is provided onsite.
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Scored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery good · 2,177 reviews
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.68.6Rated fabulousFabulous · 1,070 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.88.8Rated fabulousFabulous · 1,441 reviewsNestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts 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
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.98.9Rated fabulousFabulous · 2,428 reviewsBoasting 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.
Spacious, cleanliness, great breakfast spread, greats staffs
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.08.0Rated very goodVery good · 1,363 reviewsLocated a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation 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
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.48.4Rated very goodVery good · 147 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...
Close to Waterfront. Nice pool. Nice room. Amazing staff
Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery good · 294 reviewsSituated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024 features a bar and views of the city.
Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.
Hotel N°5
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery good · 165 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, within 7.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC, Hotel N°5 offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as...
Nice location, close to airport and friendly staff
ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored 8.68.6Rated fabulousFabulous · 925 reviewsSet 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam offers 3-star accommodation in Kota Kinabalu and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar.
The room and the decoration is very beutiful and estetic.
Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu
FLYPOD Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored 8.18.1Rated very goodVery good · 1,084 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.
Easy to find. Strategic locations.. near the airport.
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored 8.18.1Rated very goodVery good · 1,271 reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres 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
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored 8.08.0Rated very goodVery good · 1,523 reviewsFeaturing 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
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery good · 2,177 reviewsBoasting 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
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery good · 1,432 reviewsCentrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.
Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff
Scored 8.78.7Rated fabulousFabulous · 1,711 reviewsIn the city centre, 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.
Scored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery good · 1,737 reviewsHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
Easy to fund, clean and tidy and very helpful staff
Scored 8.68.6Rated fabulousFabulous · 267 reviews3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.
Pretty much everything. Room is nice, staff is friendly.
Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu
The Atkinson Place Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 9.59.5Rated exceptionalExceptional · 2 reviewsSet within 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Atkinson Place Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
Scored 9.39.3Rated superbSuperb · 4 reviewsSituated 2.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah, KK Homestay City Deluxe room - Ming Garden Hotel & Residence offers 3-star accommodation in Kota Kinabalu and has an outdoor swimming pool.
Scored 9.19.1Rated superbSuperb · 14 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu and within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Sehr sauber und sehr zuvorkommender, hilfsbereiter Vermieter!
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 9.19.1Rated superbSuperb · 743 reviewsHyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
breakfast was good, nice sunset view, kindly staff
Gemilang Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 9.09.0Rated superbSuperb · 1 reviewSet in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Gemilang Hotel features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 8.88.8Rated fabulousFabulous · 1,491 reviewsTOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.
Everything. This hostel is beautiful and extremely clean
Stanton Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 8.88.8Rated fabulousFabulous · 296 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and within 2.4 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Stanton Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service.
The hotel was very clean. Staff were extremely helpful.
Diamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored 8.78.7Rated fabulousFabulous · 119 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi.
Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room
FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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:
- Scored 8.08.0
There is not much to do in KK.
There is not much to do in KK. The best thing to do is take a boat to go spend a day at the beach on one of the island. Manukan island has a beautiful beach. The sunset from Tanjung Aru beach in KK is spectacular.Marc-AlainCanada - Scored 1010
Tour the city by walking around during peak hour is the best...
Tour the city by walking around during peak hour is the best option. love seafood? here's is the seafood heaven but make sure you know on how to pick the fresh one. Good to shop during sales or promotion. and make sure you have the exact amount of money during buying transaction or else they wont give you balance cause they'll sum up the amount into the nearest whole number.
NB OmarBrunei Darussalam - Scored 8.08.0
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out...
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out to Tuaran for a five day beach holiday which I thoroughly recommend. The beach was amazing and our hotel opened on to it. Whilst in the city, we eat at Little Italy and the food was fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. ‘Grab’ taxis are very cheap and make it easy to move around the city.oAAnonymous - Scored 1010
Great place for vacation.
Great place for vacation. The Philippine market was so crowd. the goods are expensive but still can bargain. Be careful with the seller who offer you to pack your things in the box. you have to check before they seal it.Nor Ameer - Scored 6.06.0
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 VirginiaUnited States - Scored 8.08.0
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!
davidUnited Kingdom
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- From € 32.64 per nightScored 8.28.2Rated very goodVery good · 1,737 reviewsThere is always reason that the hotel worth 5 stars. All the staff are so friendly, especially the restaurant manager with his hospitality service at the covid season. From the room, wifi connection, the toilet design, I just felt that I'm so lucky to get the room. Atmosphere having breakfast in the hotel make me feel so comfortable and calm. Out from the hotel, there are alot of food and shopping mall nearby.
CNMalaysia - From € 148.56 per nightScored 8.38.3Rated very goodVery good · 1,432 reviewsThe hotel is located right on the waterfront, close to the main Jesselton Jetty, Gaya Street and other key facilities. We got offered an upgrade to a sea view room. The rooms look very nice and are very comfortable. The breakfast buffet offers an amazing choice.AurelieAustralia
- From € 59.14 per nightScored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 2,148 reviews+ nice and spacious hotel in a very good position in KK, near the night market and the Jesselton pier, where you can take the jetty to the best islands + rich and varied breakfast + the swimming pool on the rooftop is definitely a big plus
EmmanueleItaly - From € 27.16 per nightScored 7.77.7Rated goodGood · 897 reviewsthe room big enough.. bathroom spacious the room and bathroom is clean.. the hotel have lift.. near Jesselton food court, jetty and market, walkable length..NOOR RAWAIDAMalaysia
- From € 111.59 per nightScored 8.88.8Rated fabulousFabulous · 1,441 reviewsI like their breakfast choices.. the best from a 5 stars hotel so farBrian9709Malaysia
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