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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Pool views, open daily
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 £148
per night
25 May - 26 May
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, 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, (1003)
"Activities provided by hotel were nice. The attitude of staff members were very good!!"
The price is £119
per night
24 May - 25 May
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great buffet! "
The price is £60
per night
24 May - 25 May
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (861)
"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 £67
per night
18 May - 19 May
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool 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 £141
per night
10 May - 11 May
The Magellan Sutera Resort
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Superb"
The price is £74
per night
21 May - 22 May
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (527)
"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 £87
per night
18 May - 19 May
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool 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 £274
per night
6 May - 7 May
Gaya Island Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (436)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is £195
per night
17 May - 18 May
Gayana Marine Resort
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 £39
per night
8 May - 9 May
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | 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 £104
per night
5 May - 6 May
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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 £136
per night
10 May - 11 May
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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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 £54
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is £52
per night
19 May - 20 May
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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
Premier Double Room | 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 £26
per night
21 May - 22 May
Hotel 7 Suria
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 £198
per night
18 May - 19 May
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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 £52
per night
17 May - 18 May
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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 £54
per night
27 May - 28 May
Grandis Hotel
3 outdoor pools
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
5.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (754)
"nice beach"
The price is £106
per night
9 May - 10 May
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Info

Location
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Similar neighbourhoods
Pusat Bandar, Kampung Sembulan Baru and Tanjung Aru
Number of hotels
531
Known landmarks
Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, Sabah State Museum and Signal Hill Observatory Platform
Hotels with family-friendly amenities
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel and Hotel 7 Suria
Known for
Bars and pubs, dining and markets

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighbourhood.

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 neighbourhood include Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 278 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

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 neighbourhood. 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.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"Great buffet! "
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu