Top 10 Hotels Near KK Plaza in Kota Kinabalu for 2026

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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.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

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

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

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Kunthea

P1,709

P1,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

2. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

Yuta

P2,066

P2,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

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.

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Davide

P5,671

P6,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

4. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from KK Plaza

Thomas

P4,288

P4,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

5. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

Donna

P2,223

P2,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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 person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

MRS

P6,560

P7,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

7. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

Ganesh

P2,094

P2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

8. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

HEIDI

P5,232

P5,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

9. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

Ai Ming

P2,825

P3,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

A hotel named 'CAIA 95' with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

10. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Brittany

P1,402

P1,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

11. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

John

P3,039

P3,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

12. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

David Wong Weng

P3,766

P4,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern interior with green armchairs, a wooden table, and a staircase with a railing.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

Kim

P3,408

P3,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

14. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

Sofía

P1,698

P2,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

15. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from KK Plaza

Yan Ting

P2,180

P3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

16. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

Henn Kiew

P3,513

P3,947 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A reception desk with a computer, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

17. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.7 km from KK Plaza

Anonymous traveler

P1,605

P1,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

18. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

Tamara

P2,746

P3,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

19. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

Michelle

P4,315

P5,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red accents, a wooden floor, and a wall-mounted coffee machine.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a series of framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror reflecting the hallway.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a ground floor entrance, and parked cars.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

20. Hotel O Five 2

Kampung Air, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

valerie

P1,410

P1,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to KK Plaza

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 56 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 80 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top KK Plaza Hotel Reviews

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"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

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."

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. The apartment was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend."

Horizon Hotel

8/10 Good

"I enjoyed my stay .It was a a spacious and comfortable room .The staff were friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was very nice .The pool was pleasant too .The location was convenient too."

Other attractions near KK Plaza

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Kota Kinabalu Central Market

7.8/10 (375 reviews)

During your trip to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kota Kinabalu Central Market. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Handicraft Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Handicraft Market during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Anjung Kinabalu

You can do some window-shopping at Anjung Kinabalu during your visit to Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Local Fruits Market

8.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Local Fruits Market during your stay in Sinsuran Kompleks. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around KK Plaza?

KK Plaza is located in an area of Pusat Bandar known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 285 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to KK Plaza?

Adjacent to KK Plaza, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options close by include Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to KK Plaza?

Expedia has 285 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from KK Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near KK Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if 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 may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near KK Plaza.

What can I see and do near KK Plaza?

Sights like Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre.

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Our top choices for KK Plaza hotels

1. CJ Residence

2. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

4. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

5. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

8. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

9. Hotel 7 Suria

10. Hotel Gaia 95

11. The Klagan Hotel

12. Hotel Sixty3

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

14. Hotel Capital

15. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

16. The Jesselton Hotel

17. Hotel Eden54

18. Mandarin Hotel

19. Horizon Hotel

20. Hotel O Five 2

Compare popular hotels close to KK Plaza

Top KK Plaza Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Horizon Hotel

Other attractions near KK Plaza

Atkinson Clock Tower

Kota Kinabalu Central Market

Handicraft Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

Anjung Kinabalu

Local Fruits Market

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

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