Hilton Kota Kinabalu
- Swimming pool
- Wifi in all areas
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
About this property
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. Rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. Rooms on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge for evening cocktails, afternoon high tea, and use of private meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at Urban Kitchen, which serves Malaysian and International cuisines. Light meals are offered at Drip, while Breakout Lounge has a selection of alcoholic beverages. Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of western and Asian specialties. When the sun goes down, guests can enjoy live music and sip on signature craft cocktails at Club Bar located at the Hotel Lobby. Car hire and valet parking are available at an additional charge. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the 24-hour reception for assistance or local area information. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes from the Jesselton Jetty, a 5-minute drive to the famous handicraft market, and a mere 5-minute walk to the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, dotted with bars and restaurants that comes to life when the sun goes down. The Sabah State Museum is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.3 miles from the property. For some retail therapy, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is 0.9 mi away, Imago Shopping Mall is 3018 ft away and the Sabah International Convention Center is 1.7 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Wifi in all areas
- Family rooms
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 4 restaurants
- Room service
- Bar
Sustainability
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systemCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.- ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systemsCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systemsCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shahram
Iran“Good hotel , good breakfast... everything was perfect ...” 
Norshafarina
Malaysia“The room service super tip top Super friendly and helpful staff Choice of breakfast Near to airport easy access to places nearby, walking distance”- Omar
Saudi Arabia“1- The staff was very very friendly and helpful. 2- The place is very clean, the sheets the bathroom everything was clean but the room floor, it had some small stains. 3- The in-room dining is very good. 4- The breakfast was good as well. 5- The...” - John Malaysia“food is good superb,staff is friendly,had my wobderful birthday at the hotel”
- Abdul
Brunei“Staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. Appreciate the help from the concierge to assist me to access the parking.” - Tenggol Malaysia“I like the room. All net, clean and very spacious.”
- Oxfomosa Malaysia“warm hospitality of the staff, definitely! i felt welcomed with every interaction with the staff, thank you so much for this. the location in town is another big plus! lovely rooftop swimming pool (opens 7 am - 8 pm). complimentary parking for...”
- Aakash
Hong Kong“Hotel is great and staff are amazing. Great breakfast buffet spread and worth getting as there are no good cafes or restaurants around the immediate surrounding area. Pool is great, but could do with a regular clean as water gets murky and a...” - Zaziah Malaysia“Love the breakfast and the room so excellent. The connectivity is superb too.”
- Halimahtun Brunei“My gowd the spread of breakfast food was amazing I did went this year during Ramadan season the sungkai spread also beyond my imagination”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Urban Kitchen
- CuisineAmerican • Chinese • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
- CuisineMalaysian • Seafood • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- DRIP Cafe
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal
- The Club
- CuisineLocal • Asian • European
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
Amenities of Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Wifi in all areas
- Family rooms
- Private Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 4 restaurants
- Room service
- Bar
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Video
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and charges apply.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 5 per hour.
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool cover
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- English
- Malay
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
