Title: Api-Api Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Api-Api Guest House Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Oceanus Waterfront Mall ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/465e24c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/0dddc2d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/a43eaa6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/3a15afda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/e52d4d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Api-Api Guest House, nestled near Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, offers a warm atmosphere with a daily manager's reception and 3 coffee shops. Enjoy on-site restaurants, free WiFi in public areas, hair salon services, dry cleaning/laundry facilities and smoke-free premises. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Breakfast available - Parking included - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 20 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-20&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 21 - Sept 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=21107616&PinnedHotelID=21107616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Room amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/8b8d6f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe Desk In-room safe - 120 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21110000/21107700/21107616/7cbb26ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning LCD TV Free bottled water Digital channels Wardrobe Desk In-room safe - 120 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### Deluxe King Room - Sleeps 2 ### Standard Room - Sleeps 2 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.97593%2C116.07009&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OzHGw0SpZXO1wyxJE72j4hFToHE=) Api-Api Centre, Block 2 lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000 ### What's nearby - Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Anjung Samudera - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Imago Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive - Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Restoran Rasika Maju - ‬2 min walk - ‪Jothy's Fish Head Curry Banana Leaf Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Kalamatas Resto' Ba - ‬1 min walk - Restoran Seri Malindo - ‪Tambayan At Kainang Filipino - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Api-Api Guest House Hotel near Centre Point Located close to Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Api-Api Guest House provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out - Express check-in, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception Room features All guest rooms at Api-Api Guest House have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls. Extra amenities include: - Showers and free toiletries - 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels - Daily housekeeping and desks ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 per person - 2 restaurants - 3 coffee shops/cafes - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - ATM - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - 1 floor - 2 buildings - Built in 2017 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Room service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: MYR 20 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[api api centre block 2 Lot 12\] Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 per person - Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle - Late check-out fee: MYR 20 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property only accepts cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a smoke detector If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu Api-Api Guest House Hotel Api-Api Guest House Hotel Api-Api Guest House Kota Kinabalu Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Api-Api Guest House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Api-Api Guest House? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Api-Api Guest House? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Api-Api Guest House? > Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 20 (subject to availability). ### Does Api-Api Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 30 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Api-Api Guest House located? > Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Anjung Samudera and Imago Shopping Mall are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Api-Api Guest House Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 2/10 Terrible #### Stanley 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Extremely basic.Dont spoil your holiday by staying here. No bodywash or shampoo supplied. Just a dispenser on the wall dispensing a "2 in 1" something which you are supposed to use.. No hairdryer, no ironing board.No anything. To enjoy your holiday, stay somewhere else. ##### Stanley Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bong 19 Oct 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Nil ##### Bong Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ong 22 Mar 2020 ##### Ong Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy 15 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Timothy Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Charie 20 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Charie Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location near the city center. Nice little room and comfy bed. Nice lady in the reception. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amir Hafiz 10 Feb 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Bad & expensive ##### Amir Hafiz Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 13 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness #### Just OK Location is good and bathroom is clean. It will be better if the black anti UV sticker of the windows can be replaced by the transparent one or the curtains. I can't see the "city view" from my room as mentioned in the hotel.com website. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven 28 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great place to stay The hotel is new and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable and the AC worked well. The location is also fantastic as a staging point to explore Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area. There are tons of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again! ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Nov 2018 2minutes walk to central point ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 14 Sept 2018 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort i'm renting the studio water retained in toilet pail where small flying insects are around the pail, on the floors the bedsheet n blanket is disgusting... fridge is old and not switch on power plug is limited ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lloyd, Australia 10 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a lovely stay at API API, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. API API is conveniently located. ##### Lloyd Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ki Yam 18 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Budget nice stay The staff has been very kind and nice. The room is spacious. Many varieties of shops and food nearby. Highly recommend. ##### Ki Yam Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROMLI, KUALA LUMPUR 7 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Convenient location. The hotel is in the town area and easily accessible to the many tourist/shopping location nearby. Also the room are newly furnished and in good conditions. Plenty of restaurants around the area to get good food. ##### ROMLI Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I was holiday at KK with my husband. We are very satisfied for the service given. Facilities was very good & cleanliness of the room provide also very excellent. :) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ryan ogie, manila philippines 22 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room is clean and staffs are very accomodating and friendly ##### ryan ogie Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Assos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Assos-Hotels.d6204540.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Nexus-Resort-Spa-Karambunai.h1742700.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Bath](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Hotel-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6084496-thotelwithfreeparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate - Minster by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ramsgate-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Ramsgate-Minster.h1837907.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bruntsfield](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bruntsfield-Edinburgh-Hotels.0-n6173461-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ahmedabad-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Ahmedabad-City-Centre.h5440709.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Shangri-La-Tanjung-Aru.h2388.Hotel-Information) > > [Aegean Plaza Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santorini-Hotels-Aegean-Plaza-Hotel.h892369.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel ILUNION Malaga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malaga-Hotels-Hotel-ILUNION-Malaga.h1161356.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Jandía Royal Level - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pajara-Hotels-Occidental-Jandia-Royal-Level-Adults-Only.h4118804.Hotel-Information) > > [Citadines Trocadéro Paris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Citadines-Trocadero-Paris.h419165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Turtle Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Turtle-Bay-Hotels.0-l602196-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Princess et Richmond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monaco-Hotels-Princess-Et-Richmond.h2525265.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Bahamas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Bahamas.d13.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Hotels near Baggot Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Baggot-Street-Hotels.0-l6184870-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Petts Wood Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Petts-Wood-Station-Hotels.d553248634668438874.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hong-Kong-Hotels-JEN-Hong-Kong-By-Shangri-La.h1855596.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Widnes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Widnes-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d5474-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Crusoe Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leven-Hotels-Crusoe-Hotel.h26723888.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Alghero (AHO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/aho/manchester-to-alghero) > > [Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Munich (MUC)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhd/muc/belfast-to-munich) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lyon (LYS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/lys/edinburgh-to-lyon) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Málaga (AGP)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/agp/edinburgh-to-malaga) > > [Flights from Derby (EMA) to Inverness (INV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ema/inv/east-midlands-to-inverness) ### Cars > [Car hire in Arras](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arras.d4732.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Sharjah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sharjah.d3152.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Tokyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tokyo.d179900.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Holiday Rentals > [Stornoway Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stornoway-Holiday-Rentals.d3347.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Llandysul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llandysul.dx182863)