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

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

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

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

Ines

£71

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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

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

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

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

Kampung Air, 2 mi from City Mall

Ganesh

£27

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 mi from City Mall

Genya

£53

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

4. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.9 mi from City Mall

JUNGMI

£60

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

Wayne

£45

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

6. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.1 mi from City Mall

Thomas

£29

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

7. Oceania Hotel

1.9 mi from City Mall

SYED NASIRIN

£34

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

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

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

Imran

£32

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

Sazali

£26

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

10. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

scott

£29

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

11. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 mi from City Mall

Farzad

£61

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

12. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2 mi from City Mall

Mohammad Rizdun Bin

£24

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

1.9 mi from City Mall

Guest

£19

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, red lanterns, and a sign reading "012 HOTEL".

A multi-story building with a prominent "DM HOTEL" sign on the ground floor.

14. DM Hotel

Luyang, 0.6 mi from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

£17

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, white lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are decorative lights and a view of the outside.

15. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2 mi from City Mall

Arminah Binti

£31

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a potted plant, and a view of a building.

A directory sign for Sutera Bay, indicating the first and ground floor locations.

An aerial view of a hotel with a large, clear blue pool surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

16. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

1.9 mi from City Mall

Mark Jian Hao

£49

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and red lanterns.

A room with a dining table, chairs, an air conditioning unit, a door, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

A hallway with two elevators, a trash can, and a door with a lightning bolt sign.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

17. 7 Hung Hung Inn

Kampung Air, 1.9 mi from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

£16

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a projector screen, and a podium.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story building with the sign "INTAS VIEW HOTEL" prominently displayed.

18. Lintas View Hotel

1.1 mi from City Mall

Shankaran

£21

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a striped curtain.

A hotel hallway with a wooden door on the left, a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen, and a staircase on the right.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, a reception desk, and two chairs.

The exterior of Summer Hotel with a clear sign and two lanterns on either side.

19. Summer Hotel

Kampung Air, 1.8 mi from City Mall

Harajuku

£19

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A reception desk with a patterned wall, a potted plant, and a trash bin.

A MAXM HOTEL with a glass entrance, a red motorcycle parked outside, and a reflection of a car and a flag on the glass.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a staircase at the end, and a door on the right.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small table, and a television on the wall.

20. Maxim Hotel

Kampung Air, 1.8 mi from City Mall

Pam

£17

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to City Mall

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 237 reviews	View
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay	8.6 Excellent 15 reviews	View
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social	9.0 Wonderful 13 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "

Lintas View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and location. Friendly reception. Parking subsidised"

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Aquascape Center

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Aquascape Center during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Likas Stadium

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Catch an event at Likas Stadium during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Mall?

MB Budget Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from City Mall. Another good option is DM Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to City Mall?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Mall.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to City Mall.

What can I see and do near City Mall?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Local parks like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre and Tabin Wildlife Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa.

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Our top choices for City Mall hotels

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

5. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

6. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

7. Oceania Hotel

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

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

10. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

11. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. Sabah Oriental Hotel

13. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

14. DM Hotel

15. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

16. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

17. 7 Hung Hung Inn

18. Lintas View Hotel

19. Summer Hotel

20. Maxim Hotel

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Lintas View Hotel

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah Agricultural Park

Sabah Art Gallery

Aquascape Center

Likas Stadium

Likas Sports Complex

Kompleks Karamunsing

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