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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi...

S
SLMY
From
South Korea
The room are unexpectedly clean and was a 11/10. Had a great stay over the weekend with my friends. Both room booked and it's in clean condition. Toilet is superb with both equipped shower and bathtub. The designs are unique and the staff are quite accommodating and friendly. It's worth it's value for such a short stay over at Ritz. Never a disappointing stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
$75.99
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

C
Christy Cabuenas
From
Philippines
the location is very good in the heart of the city.. it was clean. Staff is cery accomodating .. friendly.. Ameneties is great as well. The view is stunning
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews
Price from
$107.30
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

R
Rodrigues
From
Qatar
Very beautifully decorated rooms and splendid customer service to go with it. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The easiest check in and check out. Also their room service is as fast as it is efficient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Price from
$41.71
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

M
Michelle
From
Canada
Best place we’ve stayed at in Malaysia so far. Great location - right next to the KK night market. Really nice, clean room with so many amenities! Water, fridge (for all out market goodies) slippers, iron, + thoughtful details like an umbrella, and much more. All presented beautifully with nice ribbons and packaging. The hosts were very attentive, helpful and kind. They made sure that our every need was addressed. They even accommodated for a slightly later check out due to some issues we had. Very updated look + free upgrade to a window room. It is easy to see they take great pride in their accommodations and a positive experience for their guests. Loved our stay here and would come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Price from
$44.20
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

L
Ladislav
From
Slovakia
I have never experienced such proactive host, everything went smooth, any insufficiently immediately resolved, just perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
$41.87
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located within a 19-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

M
MR RINO
From
Malaysia
-room clean.comfortable -staff all good -reception cute😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
$43.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru by Ayuhouz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center.

A
Alina
From
Turkey
Everything was amazing! Clean and big room, amazing bath. Rooftop pool is something special. Also there is a landing strip nearby so you can watch the planes. but at the same time good sound insulation. Very helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,156 reviews
Price from
$226.16
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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...

c
clare
From
United Kingdom
Everything, clean, comfy excellent location, friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,802 reviews
Price from
$53.90
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

A 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is located in Kota Kinabalu and has free WiFi and concierge services.

M
MASRINI
From
Brunei
The location, food, and room are all good. Free parking at level 7th same level as the lobby. Easy access to the Shopping mall. Walking distance to Todak gerai seafood. Excellent 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,143 reviews
Price from
$62.55
1 night, 2 adults

FLYPOD Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 mi from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

M
Michaela Kristelle
From
Philippines
All the front desk clerks/receptionists were so kind & accommodating. They were not stingy with requests. So exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
Price from
$40.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
From $50.53 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
From $81.21 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
From $101.94 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
From $90.35 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
From $183.94 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
From $74.60 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,729 reviews
From $100.09 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
From $170.71 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

VALLEY HOTEL is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.1 miles of North Borneo Railway.

From $58.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews

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

From $68.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Located within 1.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Sianglory Inn has rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,467 reviews

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

From $54.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $48.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

Featuring a bar, Hotel O Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $77.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

Located within 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Blossom Hotel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From $85.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Paradise Suite at Asiacity enjoys a location in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

From $188.58 per night

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 13-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $33.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,021 reviews

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

From $54.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

Located within the hustle and bustle of the city center, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From $24.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

Located within a 7-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.1 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Blossom hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

From $19.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

Located within 1.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From $28.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Park Hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

From $53.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

CAPITAL EXPRESS has accommodations with free WiFi in Kota Kinabalu, attractively located a 8-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and half a mile from KK Esplanade.

From $29.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

Hotel Traveller is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

From $27.97 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 738 reviews

Centrally located in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

From $115.86 per night

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 6-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.1 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $316.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,158 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.

From $175.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,451 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.

From $42.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,802 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...

From $147.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 533 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From $99.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

Located a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel has rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

From $26.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,246 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.

From $200.17 per night

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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  • 15 points of interest
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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

8.0

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips.

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips. Lovely islands to visit fir swimming. Easy access with the ferries. Best place for western pub food and glass of cold wine was Shoneys bar and grill Best island for snorkeling was Mengalum but one and half hours by boat.
Guest review by
carolyn
Australia
8.0

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront...

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront views, friendly locals, and plenty of nice cafes and seafood restaurants. It’s a great place to relax and explore nature. However, I found the food prices to be higher than expected — generally pricier than in Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Other than that, it was an enjoyable trip and I’d love to visit again someday.
Guest review by
Jia-Ming
Singapore
10

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to...

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to have the blend of a city but yet you can watch the fishing boats coming back to shore from their catch and visitors taking speed boats to island opposite KK, if you unit is sea facing, you can see this at your balcony while sipping away coffee,teas, fruit juice or even beers
Guest review by
Sui Yin
Malaysia
10

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota...

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu when you want to observe sunset. It is iconic (but you need to disregard hundreds of people who want to enjoy the same :-). You can buy beautiful pearls in this town. You can visit Mari Mari cultural village from this town. It exceeded our expactations.
Guest review by
Miroslav
Czech Republic
6.0

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more...

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more waterfront restaurants available to tourists and local population. National Museum was closed, the observation tower was closed and the Cultural village did not look genuine (plastic flowers used all over the village!?). I would recommend a max. stay of 2 days + 1 day for islands visit.
Guest review by
Luke
New Zealand
10

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu.

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu. I came for a program, but since I arrived earlier, I decided to explore KK and Kundasang. Even though it was a last-minute booking with Wisata Travel Agency, the accommodation and guide they arranged were excellent. ✨ Favourite places: In KK, I enjoyed the city vibes and food around 1Borneo Mall. In Kundasang, the highlights were the fish spa, rabbit farm, Desa Dairy Farm, and of course a stop at Pekan Nabalu — a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and local stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. 🍴 Where I ate: One memorable stop was trying the famous kepak ayam madu Wak Ali — really delicious! Around KK, it was easy to find food because there are so many choices, from local eateries to restaurants. 🚗 Getting around KK: With a guide from the travel agency, it was very convenient. The city is easy to move around with transport arranged, and going up to Kundasang was smooth with their service. 💑 For young couples: I’d recommend Kundasang as a must — the dairy farm, the mountain views, Pekan Nabalu, and even simple stops like the fish spa and rabbit farm create great memories. KK city itself is lively with shopping, cafes, and seaside views. It’s a good mix of nature and city for couples. Overall, it was a short but meaningful trip, and I’ll remember it as one of the best last-minute adventures I’ve had.
Guest review by
BARDSAAD
Malaysia

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
the property was very good ! everything was within walking distance (from Jesselton Point to small local restaurants to nice malls) or within a short Grab ride. the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming as well as helpful. Although the room didn’t have a window, it was very comfortable and pretty large for the price paid. Good bathroom too. I’d come back to this hotel without any hesitation !
Guest review by
Meryem
Hong Kong
From $71.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,143 reviews
Chose the hotel for its location to Jesselton point boat jetty to Gayá island which was a 10 minute walk. Also good.value for money
Guest review by
colin
United Kingdom
From $90.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
Very comfortable like 5 star hotel. Near to Fook Yuen restaurant for good breakfast!
Guest review by
Rosli
Malaysia
From $74.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,295 reviews
We selected the hotel as it’s close to the airport
Guest review by
Jef
Netherlands
From $269.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,032 reviews
All as expected of a 5 star hotel
Guest review by
Jasmin
Malaysia