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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.
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast Info
Continental, Halal, Asian, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Availability
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Sustainability
This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Jackalman619
Brunei
“Everything was very good, the breakfast and connecting rooms. Especially the early check in and late check out since my flight was delayed.”
S
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”
Tenggol
Malaysia
“I like the room. All net, clean and very spacious.”
O
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
4 Restaurants On Site
Urban Kitchen
Cuisine
American • Chinese • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal
Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
Cuisine
Malaysian • Seafood • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
DRIP Cafe
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal
The Club
Cuisine
Local • Asian • European
Open for
Dinner
Ambience
Modern • Romantic
House rules
Hilton Kota Kinabalu takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
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
0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
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.
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