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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (910)
"Good breakfast offerings albeit very busy and some guests desperately hungry. Nice pool and good gym. Entrance foyer doesn’t have any real ambience although there is a coffee shop and the in house nightclub can get quite loud. Friendly staff. Room serviced each day. It’s a Hilton."
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (149)
"Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road."
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby lounge

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (114)
"Second stay this time. My go to hotel every time I visit KK."
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
AC Residence
Standard Double Room (AC 3)

AC Residence

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (69)
"Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The recent renovation works have been completed to a high standard, using high spec fixtures and fittings. Very good location for local amenities, restuarants, shopping malls, etc. The only downside is being located on the 2nd storey, as we had several suitcases. However, the owner was very helpful in carrying the cases up the stairs. "
The price is €36
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
AC Residence
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Fantastic Hotel in KK! Staff were friendly, engaging and helpful. The front desk staff helped us organize a couple of great tours and transportation. The breakfast is a must, sooo good! The pool area is gorgeous and bar staff is attentive and funny. Location is convenient for waterfront, markets, jesselton ferry terminal. Rooms were amazing, quiet, comfortable. Definately go for the water view! Worth every penny, loved it! "
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria
Premier Double Room | View from room

Hotel 7 Suria

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (103)
"It is not bad. Had stayed here many times. Easy to shop good restaurants around. "
The price is €36
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Hotel 7 Suria
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property – evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"The staffwas first class friendly and helpful and polite"
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Klagan Hotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25)
"Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool. "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Front of property

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (768)
"The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill"
The price is €41
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (563)
"Probably one of the best located hotels in the centre of KK. Perfect views from the rear of the hotel. Good facilities but some of the furniture was a bit worn. Car parking was good but in a disused part of the complex."
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Reception

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Very helpful staff. "
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
"Conveniently located opposite Suria Sabah. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. "
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (535)
"Check-in was good and fast with such a friendly and professional staff. Room is just as requested. Only drawback is lack of switches for lighting which was replaced with digital push screen which doesn't seem to work resulting in a poorly lit room and caused inconveniences due to that. Prefer to have manual swtches for practicality."
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (673)
"Old property. Need renovation. "
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
Deluxe Double Room

Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor

4.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Very good pr-ship by the front employees from pre-arrival to arrival and departure. It will be my first joice for my next visit to K.K."
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor
A Residence
View from property

A Residence

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Superb room"
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
A Residence
The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence
SOHO

The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (109)
"Great place. Walking distance to all. "
The price is €46
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence
ACJ Residence
View from property

ACJ Residence

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"The hotel room is very clean and spacious. It has all the basic needs, the room itself is all good, very good. The room rate is super reasonable. A minor weakness is the room is situated at the 4th floor, there is no lift so one have to take the stairs up, so this hotel may not be suitable for elderly who have difficulty in walking."
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
ACJ Residence
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Twin

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (85)
"I booked a room, with very little notice and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Always trying to help."
The price is €26
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Hotel DeLeeton
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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Anjung Samudera and Centre Point while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is steps from Imago Shopping Mall, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Signel Hostel and AC Residence.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 301 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Anjung Samudera, Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City. You could also plan a visit to Kota Kinabalu Central Market or Imago Shopping Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Warisan Square and Local Fruits Market. While you're out sightseeing, Handicraft Market and Plaza Wawasan are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.