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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"I had a good rest during my trip. Thank you for the good service."
The price is P 8,764
per night
May 24 - May 25
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Activities provided by hotel were nice. The attitude of staff members were very good!!"
The price is P 7,356
per night
May 28 - May 29
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Over all it was a great experience! "
The price is P 3,912
per night
May 19 - May 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special "
The price is P 4,369
per night
May 18 - May 19
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great. "
The price is P 9,340
per night
May 9 - May 10
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Superb"
The price is P 4,841
per night
May 21 - May 22
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (526)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."
The price is P 5,678
per night
May 5 - May 6
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436)
"Had a lovely stay, would like to have seen more food options and later bar food service. Activities team were great, reception and waiting staff were not very friendly, expected a higher level of service. "
The price is P 13,262
per night
May 6 - May 7
Gaya Island Resort
Gayana Marine Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (435)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is P 13,252
per night
May 3 - May 4
Gayana Marine Resort
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (644)
"Hotel is conveniently situated in the city centre. A short walk to the harbour and markets, restaurants, and a shopping mall. Rooms are spacious and has everything a traveller might need. As with most hotels in Malaysia, it needs some housekeeping attention and maintenance."
The price is P 2,876
per night
May 12 - May 13
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
View from room
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises. "
The price is P 6,828
per night
May 5 - May 6
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"A resort for relaxing and chill… "
The price is P 8,076
per night
May 14 - May 15
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (87)
"Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel. "
The price is P 3,511
per night
May 13 - May 14
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
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, (102)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is P 3,051
per night
May 13 - May 14
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (358)
"overall ok ,but internet speed a little slower than USA & S.Korea . little hard to use the internet , guess need some more improvement for this ."
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria
View from room
Hotel 7 Suria
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Very convenient location in town. Place was clean and comfortable. A bit weird, since it is on the 7th floor of the Sabah Mall, but separate lifts (one lift for rooms, another for mall) eased my mind. Just a short walk away from the seafood heaven of KK, and there was a day market around the corner on Sunday. Breakfast was plentiful, in terms of choices and food. "
The price is P 1,949
per night
May 2 - May 3
Hotel 7 Suria
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Aerial view
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice."
The price is P 13,504
per night
May 9 - May 10
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (517)
"Pleasant hotel overlooking the ocean and close to the central area of KK. Attentive staff and excellent food choices within the hotel and surrounding area."
The price is P 3,588
per night
May 13 - May 14
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867)
"overall ok, but the shower not hot enough"
The price is P 3,961
per night
May 15 - May 16
Grandis Hotel
Borneo Beach Villas
Outdoor pool
Borneo Beach Villas
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (339)
"Our stay was pleasant. The rooms were pretty and the views were amazing. Some things around need fixing and maintenance is due for so many things. However the staff and service were excellent. "
The price is P 3,447
per night
May 8 - May 9
Borneo Beach Villas
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
531 hotels
Lowest Price
P1,949
Highest Price
P13,504

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighborhood.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, CJ Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 278 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

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What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

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

Recent Reviews in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel

4/5 Good
"Very close to malls and restaurants. Hotel was clean and cozy. Staff were helpful. No Free parking (charged at RM 15 per day) if you've rented a car. As such 2 less star for the facilities."
A verified traveler stayed at Gaya Centre Hotel
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Gaya Centre Hotel