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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Shih Chung

P3,592

P4,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a "No Smoking" sign, and a window with curtains.

The facade of Masanang Tours & Travel SDN BHD with a red door and potted plants.

A kitchen with a black induction cooktop and a tiled backsplash.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the entrance.

2. Promenade Service Apartments

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Janet

P1,169

P1,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view, a bedside table, and a headboard.

A modern hotel with a unique wave-patterned facade, a view of a busy street, and a body of water in the background.

A swimming pool with tiled edges and steps leading into the water, surrounded by a building with balconies and a sign for a sushi restaurant.

3. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Martin

P3,811

P4,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A multi-story hotel with a large billboard, a busy street with cars, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A playground with swings and a red metal frame, surrounded by a paved area with a low fence.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

P3,195

P3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Catherine

P3,028

P4,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

6. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

P11,405

P13,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

P4,304

P4,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kunthea

P1,715

P2,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

9. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michaela

P5,052

P5,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

10. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kip

P5,252

P5,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

11. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MRS

P6,394

P7,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

12. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Heidi

P3,682

P3,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

13. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

P1,718

P2,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

14. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Monika

P7,344

P8,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Savannah

P6,287

P6,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

16. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

P9,251

P10,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

17. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sri Ganesh

P5,687

P6,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

18. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Paula

P4,402

P4,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Joshua

P1,692

P1,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

20. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michelle

P3,409

P4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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A coastal cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a dense urban area, and a large body of water with boats.

Top Api-api Centre Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"VERY NICE"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

More cheap stays in Api-api Centre

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH

P879

P1,103 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (11 reviews)

Signature Inn

43, Jl. Pantai, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah

P967

P1,198 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)

Borneo Suites Hotel

LOT 36, TAMAN FRASER Kota Kinabalu Sabah

P1,141

P1,386 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

P1,198

P1,568 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (40 reviews)

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

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P2,125

P2,449 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah

P2,416

P2,763 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Api-api Centre?

Based on our traveler data, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Promenade Service Apartments is another good option for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Api-api Centre has to offer?

Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: This vacation home rental outside Api-api Centre has air-conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Api-api Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Api-api Centre.

What are some accommodations with pools in Api-api Centre?

Tang Dynasty Hotel is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and in-room LED TVs. View all hotels with pools in Api-api Centre.

How is it to stay in Api-api Centre?

Budget-minded travelers will find good deals in Api-api Centre, and many visitors are sure to appreciate the shopping, restaurants, and seaside. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cafes, bars, and local tours. In Api-api Centre, there are 25 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Api-api Centre.

What should I do while I'm visiting Api-api Centre?

Places to visit in the wider area include Centre Point, Imago Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You'll also find KK Plaza and Gaya Street Sunday Market in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Api-api Centre guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Api-api Centre?

The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Api-api Centre are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Api-api Centre hotels

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

2. Promenade Service Apartments

3. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

4. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

6. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

8. CJ Residence

9. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

11. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

12. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

13. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

14. Grandis Hotel

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

16. The Magellan Sutera Resort

17. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

18. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

19. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

20. Horizon Hotel

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Top Api-api Centre Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

More cheap stays in Api-api Centre

Warisan Hotel

Signature Inn

Borneo Suites Hotel

1 City Hotel

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

KK Times Square Hotel

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