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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.

The location and the amazing breakfast.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,612 reviews
Price from
$81.36
1 night, 2 adults
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.

The room was excellent and also the staff. The thing I like the most is the bed it's very comfortable.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,338 reviews
Price from
$83.62
1 night, 2 adults
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 .

Lovely room. Very clean Pleasant staff Good breakfast
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
2,174 reviews
Price from
$73.73
1 night, 2 adults
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Center is located 656 feet from Jesselton Point.

overall OK except for the room
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
2,154 reviews
Price from
$57.67
1 night, 2 adults
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.

Very good service. Very helpful staff. Nice hotel.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Price from
$33.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,547 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

  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,612 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.

    Clean & great location. Staff were extremely helpful.

  • King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,892 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
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,760 reviews

    Hotel 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

  • Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,263 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

  • Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 198 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 1-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a...

    Good location in the middle of the city Friendly staff

  • Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 311 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 4.7 miles of Filipino Market Sabah, Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024 features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.

  • Hotel N°5
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 184 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

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • The Sigar Sutera Bay by Homesuite' 丝阁精品酒店
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    The Sigar Sutera Bay by Homesuite' 丝阁精品酒店 is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and a 17-minute walk of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Hotel 7 Suria
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,881 reviews

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

    Good service and good communication with customers.

  • FLYPOD Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,338 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.

  • Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,050 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...

    Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.

  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,399 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,331 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,744 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
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,174 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

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

  • Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 35 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.4 miles of Filipino Market Sabah, Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean, also the room is so big and comfortable

  • Diamond Inn
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 143 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

  • Hotel Sixty3
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 586 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.

  • Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.2 miles of Filipino Market Sabah, Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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

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

    Very clean. Everything looks clean like new. WIFI good.

  • Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 273 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.

  • The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 321 reviews

    Boasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 2.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

    Great location, wonderful breakfast, friendly staff

  • HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 465 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.

    Great & clean environment, in the center of KK city.

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.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu
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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

  • Scored 10
    10

    We mostly spent our time in Kundasang where we got to see...

    We mostly spent our time in Kundasang where we got to see the stunning hills and mountain scenery and spend time with the wildlife at Desa Dairy Farm, the Alpaca Club, the Arnab Village Ranau. We also got to pick strawberries at Mesilau Strawberry Garden - though it's not in season, it was still a fun experience for the kids. We also got a chance to visit Tanjung Aru and play bubbles while watching the sunset. We also had a fantastic seafood dinner at KK Garden Seafood, where the kids got a chance to see a wide array of live seafood as well. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience and we would definitely come back to experience other parts of Sabah in the future.
    Salimah
    Singapore
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Kota Kinabalu was for me a stepping stone to get to forest...

    Kota Kinabalu was for me a stepping stone to get to forest and wildlife at Sepilok and Kinabalu Park. I was glad to enjoy the local food here and to realise what a multicultural place this is with perhaps 35 indigenous groups as well as people of Chinese, Malay and Indian background also settled as well as more recent English colonisation. All these cultures have influenced the way I ate and interacted with people on this journey. The local people have big hearts and often joy in their faces. They have made every effort to help me and my travel companion. I look forward to bringing more of my family here to enjoy this beautiful place. I hope that I can help reduce the need for Palm oil in this world so the we can keep the complex jungles that still exist here. I am very grateful for the work that has been done to protect the Parks that have already been gazetted.
    Catherine
  • Scored 10
    10

    Loved the city. So relaxed compared to KL

    Loved the city. So relaxed compared to KL But not worth the price. Quality doesn't match up Price of seafood is more expensive than KL. Quality of Hotels are not good in general and the price is similar or more expensive to KL. Doesn't make any sense.
    Harsh
    Malaysia
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Looks like it could be a good tourist spot in the next few...

    Looks like it could be a good tourist spot in the next few years due to the large amount of building work taking place however right now the whole place has an eerie sort of feel to it which as a tourist makes you feel quite uncomfortable. Despite this there are still many tourist spots situated in around the city, in particular Masjid Bandaraya, a beautiful mosque located 10 minutes from the city centre by car.
    A
    Anonymous
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Kota Kinabalu is a great place to explore for a budget...

    Kota Kinabalu is a great place to explore for a budget holiday. Amazing food. Amazing people. Interesting day trips. Super easy to get around with GRAB at very low cost. You can easily explore KK by foot, but street scapes and many buildings are a bit run down. There are some amazing experiences, particularly the Mari Mari Cultural Village and Manukan island. Other experiences were “good”, but had some issues: heritage train (no steam), museum (partly closed), Sepanggan Island (couldn’t snorkel or walk anywhere), Peredan Park (closed due to Otters attacking people!!!), city view observation deck (closed), KK wetlands (part of the trail under water, gum boots available…) Go to KK if you want value for money and great food, and willing accept that not everything will be quite as you might expect it.
    Simon
    Australia
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    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-Alain
    Canada

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  • From $62.29 per night
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,154 reviews
    The apartment was huge. Has all the basic kitchen facilities, the room was clean and the hotel just a walkaway from convenient stores and mall as well. Not to forget if you have the room with Jesselton point view, it is totally breathtaking.
    MARYAM FARZANA
    Malaysia
  • From $44.07 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 507 reviews
    Good location, closed to the Jesselton terminal where I went every day for scuba diving. Many nice restaurants & coffee shops around the hotel.
    Nhu
    Vietnam
  • From $155.48 per night
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,087 reviews
    The general feel is of a 5 star hotel. Beautiful design internally and by the pool. The staff are very friendly.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 412 reviews
    Room well decorated like 4-5 star hotel. Location is good. Staff very helpful. Bed and pillow comfy.
    zol mahmud
    Malaysia
  • From $69.05 per night
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 737 reviews
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was like 5 star hotel. Location is strategic.
    Rozyana
    Malaysia

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