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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
Horizon Hotel
Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is situated 200 metres from Jesselton Point.
C'haya Hotel
Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
The Klagan Regency 1Borneo
Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences
Strategically located in Kota Kinabalu's commercial district, Ming Garden Hotel & Residences offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It boasts an outdoor pool and 4 dining options.
Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pantai Inn is a 5-minute walk from colourful Sunday Gaya Street Market and Merdeka Shopping Mall's many souvenir shops.
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,045 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,691 reviewsHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
The large clean rooms, the lobby and yhe kind staff
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,379 reviewsLocated a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation overlooking South China Sea. The property has 5 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.
great hotel to stay for a vacation at Kota Kinabalu
Avangio Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 275 reviewsSituated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Avangio Hotel features a bar and views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.
Hotel N°5
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 155 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, within 7.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC, Hotel N°5 offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as...
Nice location, close to airport and friendly staff
ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 891 reviewsSet 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam offers 3-star accommodation in Kota Kinabalu and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar.
The room and the decoration is very beutiful and estetic.
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 629 reviewsSet atop One Place Mall, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 dining options.
I like the privacy and helpful staff. Love them a lot.
Oceania Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 278 reviewsA 3 star hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay.
The bed is comfortable. Large space to store bags.
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Hotel 7 Suria
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,145 reviewsLess than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is situated in Kota Kinabalu and features free WiFi and concierge services.
.worth it... everything is perfect! right location
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,397 reviewsNestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.
ROOM WAS FANTASTIC, THE POOL & TABLE SERVICE WAS GREAT
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,210 reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
Strategic location. Everything okey. Staff service 👍
C'haya Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,404 reviewsFeaturing 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Very comfortable,frendly staff & very recomend👍👍
Horizon Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,082 reviewsBoasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .
Fantastic location, spacious rooms, friendly staff
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,370 reviewsCentrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.
Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff
8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,271 reviewsBoasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
Great central location. Friendly, welcoming staff.
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,598 reviewsIn the city centre, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.
The room is very clean.. toilet also clean and tidy.
Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu
The Shore by Calvin
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location10.0Scored 10.0ExceptionalRated exceptional· 2 reviewsLocated within 200 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore by Calvin provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu...
Kk homeStay City@Ming Garden
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location10.0Scored 10.0ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewSet in Kota Kinabalu and within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Kk homeStay City@Ming Garden features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Gemilang Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1 reviewSet in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Gemilang Hotel features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 249 reviews800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.
Pretty much everything. Room is nice, staff is friendly.
Hotel Sixty3
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 499 reviewsOnly a few steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hotel Sixty3 offers elegantly decorated, air conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.
The room is big & clean. Good location. Friendly staff.
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 3 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and within 2 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Diamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 111 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi.
Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room
Walk In Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 195 reviewsWalk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Very clean. Everything looks clean like new. WIFI good.
FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.
Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.
Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.
Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.
Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.
A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.
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What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out...
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out to Tuaran for a five day beach holiday which I thoroughly recommend. The beach was amazing and our hotel opened on to it. Whilst in the city, we eat at Little Italy and the food was fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. ‘Grab’ taxis are very cheap and make it easy to move around the city.oAAnonymous - 10Scored 10
Great place for vacation.
Great place for vacation. The Philippine market was so crowd. the goods are expensive but still can bargain. Be careful with the seller who offer you to pack your things in the box. you have to check before they seal it.Nor Ameer - 6.0Scored 6.0
The little city or small town is not special at all, there...
The little city or small town is not special at all, there is no charm to it really and I would not visit it for the town itself. However, it is a town where the airport is so you have to go through it. It is very convenient to access the Jesselton pier to take the boats to the island and to go to the markets, which are not really that special. They are OK. I have seen many great markets throughout Asia.Sandra VirginiaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights.
we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights. All good in different ways. Sea food was super and other meals good,(some too spicy for us but we learnt to ask for "not too spicy") Taxi transport was cheap and easy. Ferry boat transfers were more difficult, Ask Island Hotels for their ferry times BEFORE you book return flights as free ferries only go at selective times. We had to book a private ferry so we could get to the airport for a 13.00 flight. (cost £48) Loved the area but we were on the wrong coast for easy access to oranotang monkeys . Flights across were too expensive for us to make the trip!
davidUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish...
My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish markets and night markets, seafood restaurants, etc. Big spacious living room for everyone to use. Easy to hail transport…so many cars around us waiting for passengers Buying provisions no problem Good food in the mall
PHILIP - 10Scored 10
Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing...
Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing food, from budget level to fine dining but especially the local and other Asian cuisine. The Filipino Market was exceptional and we left will full cases. Transport around the centre is easy by walking or Grab. The Island trips looked superb but not at our age unfortunately considering the very hot afternoons. Next year we'll go to Mount Kinabalu area but too far on a short visit. The people were invariably charming.MartinUnited Kingdom
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- From Rp 722,191 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 634 reviewsThey really go out of there way to make your experience exceptional, I have airbnb’s in the U.K. and I’m taking notes from this property. The room itself is of the quality of a 5 star hotel room. it is exceptionally clean, everything inside the room is of the best quality and very impressive, the room itself is beautiful and the customer service is 10/10, responses are always immediate and they are always ready to help. They exceeded my expectations both with the room and the service. Thank you guys, I hope to come againMaariyahUnited Kingdom
- From Rp 359,572 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 505 reviewsThe location of the hotel is good. It's a 5-10 minute walk away from a night market and Lorong Dewan, a great street with many restaurants. The Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and tourist attractions like Masjid Bandaraya are a short taxi ride away. The hotel is clean and they even replenished our towels and water during our stay, although we were only there for 3 nights and the hotel is relatively cheap.
AlexandraUnited Kingdom - From Rp 365,666 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 354 reviewsThe hotel is very near to restaurants, mall, jesseltonport, filipino market and handicraft market. I love the staffs especially to Wilson who really helped me choosing my tours. I love Emy and Jen as well, they are very friendly. The owner of the hotel arranged a tour for me in Kundasang and made sure I was safe. I will really recommend this hotel especially for a solo traveler like me.
whichhazelknotSaudi Arabia - From Rp 1,563,223 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 25 reviewsThe rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the view was amazing. The host very friendly & helpful with highly quality service. They make our stay enjoyable. Excellent property with sea view and had great sunset view. Very convenient to do many activities especially island hoping, just walk a few minute to the Jesselton jetty. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting KK.
cikgu Atikah IsmailMalaysia - From Rp 382,121 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 64 reviewsabsolutely terrible hotel. the pictures are not accurate. at all. dirty room. uncomfortable bed. described as brand new hotel but looked like it hasn’t been painted in years. no breakfast provided and no restaurants near by. not sure what guests are expected to do. thankful we only booked to stay 1 night as it was close to the airport and we had a transfer out.
LouiseUnited States - From Rp 745,136 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 359 reviewsWonder what’s 5 star hotel be like? You should try out this stay! The host and staff solved all the problems we have! The room looks just like the picture shown! very clean! everything in the room is well prepared! they guide us everything clearly. We had a pleasant stay with A residence. will definitely revisit again next time! thank you!GanMalaysia
- From Rp 694,766 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,691 reviewsAt that cheap price, I thought it is a "fake Shangri-La" But i was confirmed, its one of the hotels of the Shangri-La 5 star chain but this one is only 3-star. Well, lobby was presentable and room spacious and cozy. Breakfast buffet had also many choices.AnselmMalaysia
- From Rp 1,682,064 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,271 reviewsThe efficient and friendly staff (especially at the registration counter), location of hotel, facilities, food, adherence to SOPs... everything about Le Meridien KK exceeded my expectations!!
Vijaya KaMalaysia - From Rp 950,732 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 629 reviewsThe location near airport. Shop to buy food and thing you needed. Bank opposite of the hotel. They provide airport shuttle. Swimming pool. Other facilities provides by the hotel.
BibiebieyMalaysia - From Rp 731,332 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 299 reviewsSuper duper comfy bed with cold air con and fully carpeted floor makes it so cosy like 5 stars hotels and shower room was new and modern with good showerIvronMalaysia
- From Rp 1,520,223 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,370 reviewsThe location is good and away from the busy market, but still close to the pulse of the town. Food was one of the best among the 5 star hotels in town.
AdamMalaysia - 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 290 reviewsexcellent hospitality service even though a budget hotel, just hope that next time could provide bath mat to avoid wet floor after shower.Anthony 838Malaysia
- From Rp 554,606 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,210 reviewsLocation is centralized, 15-20 min walk to night markets and Jesselton Jetty point. Can spot the hotel from far away. Room is comfortableLing 12345Singapore
- From Rp 539,358 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 742 reviewsThe Hotel location to the Airport is very convenient. The Room is ok. The Breakfast is the WORST.MICHAELMalaysia
- From Rp 742,120 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 721 reviewsRoom very comfortable, feel like 5 star hotel.
Thiam SengMalaysia - From Rp 353,477 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 115 reviewsbank and restaurant are nearby with the hotelJoumilMalaysia
- From Rp 639,916 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 381 reviewsI love the location of the hotelFelominoPhilippines
- From Rp 1,600,740 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,328 reviewsNice place and near airport
MarkNetherlands - From Rp 721,094 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 972 reviewsNear airportNurulMalaysia
- From Rp 416,859 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 488 reviewsNear airportdery intanMalaysia
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