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.

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.

1. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Kunthea

P1,722

P2,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

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

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

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

Kampung Air, 0.8 km from KK Plaza

Imran

P2,604

P2,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 0.7 km from KK Plaza

Zhen

P1,722

P2,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

Yuta

P2,080

P2,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

MRS

P6,172

P6,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

6. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

Donna

P2,237

P2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

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

P2,110

P2,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Sri Ganesh

P5,709

P6,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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

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

9. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

Sofía

P1,672

P2,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

Kip

P5,272

P5,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.4 km from KK Plaza

Brittany

P1,412

P1,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

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

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, < 0.1 km from KK Plaza

Yan Ting

P2,194

P3,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

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

P4,066

P4,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

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.

14. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

John

P2,632

P3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

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

15. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from KK Plaza

Monika

P7,372

P8,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

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

16. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

David Wong Weng

P4,797

P5,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

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

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

17. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.3 km from KK Plaza

Tamara

P2,667

P3,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

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

18. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.5 km from KK Plaza

Henn Kiew

P3,185

P3,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

19. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.6 km from KK Plaza

Ai Ming

P3,413

P4,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 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.

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

20. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.2 km from KK Plaza

Michelle

P3,422

P4,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to KK Plaza

Property	Property class	Guest rating
CJ Residence	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 224 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."

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."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

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. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

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

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

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

6. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

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

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

9. Hotel Capital

10. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

11. Hotel Gaia 95

12. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

13. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

14. The Klagan Hotel

15. Grandis Hotel

16. Hotel Sixty3

17. Mandarin Hotel

18. The Jesselton Hotel

19. Hotel 7 Suria

20. Horizon Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to KK Plaza

Top KK Plaza Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Horizon Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

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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