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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi...

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Belliana
From
Malaysia
I love that their staffs are friendly, the room is very clean and comfortable. I love that they also provided powerbank and charger to use. Awesome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Price from
$73.57
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

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Michael G
From
United States
Phenomenal breakfast buffet, one of the best ever with a spectacular view of KK. Rooms and architecture are stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 958 reviews
Price from
$102.60
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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Paula
From
United States
Absolutely the best place to stay. Staff extremely attentive. The place was spotless. Stay here when you come to KK.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
$40.44
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

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AOUNE
From
France
Everything! The room is unbelievably clean and comfortable 🙌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews
Price from
$42.85
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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Ashley
From
United States
The facilities and the staff are great. It's extremely clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
Price from
$40.59
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located within a 19-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

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MR RINO
From
Malaysia
-room clean.comfortable -staff all good -reception cute😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
$33.66
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hotel O Flinstone Lodge is located in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 47 miles from the property.

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Ismail
From
Malaysia
We are so excited with the 'jambatan gantung' and river also my kids can play water truly feels like we live with nature...✌️👏 The owner also very kind and very friendly you will no regret when you stay here❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
$17.16
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center.

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novita
From
Indonesia
Tqvm Aru Hotel for the hospitality and the complimentary during i stay as always warm welcoming me. It was all great. Keep your good performance!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
$125.32
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

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Nobbiey
From
Brunei
Ambience of the hotel and room.Love the Signal Hill Cafe aswell.Free parking available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,861 reviews
Price from
$54.37
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

A 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is located in Kota Kinabalu and has free WiFi and concierge services.

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Nurhafieza
From
Malaysia
Staff is very friendly. Very helpful. The room is very clean & spacious for 2 adults & 2 kids. I will stay here again next time for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,169 reviews
Price from
$57.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
From $48.99 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
From $74.47 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 587 reviews
From $62.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews
From $62.88 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
From $171.19 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,253 reviews
From $61.76 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews
From $94.33 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
From $122.93 per night

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Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,360 reviews

In the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

From $71.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

From $42.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 728 reviews

Centrally located in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

From $99.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu features four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

From $92.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

From $34.42 per night

Located within a 11-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,862 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

From $74.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From $107.35 per night

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

VALLEY HOTEL is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.1 miles of North Borneo Railway.

From $56.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 13-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $32.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $46.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews

Featuring a bar, Hotel O Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $56.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews

Located within the hustle and bustle of the city center, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From $23.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.3
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located within a 7-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.1 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Blossom hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

From $19.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City provides air-conditioned rooms in Kota Kinabalu. This 4-star apartment offers full-day security, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

From $54.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Located within 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Stay Inn Ii provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From $74.10 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Paradise Suite at Asiacity enjoys a location in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

From $96.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Park Hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

From $51.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.

From $65.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

Featuring a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 7-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From $52.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

From $51.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews

Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

From $50.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

From $48.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

Grace Suite @ The Shore KK offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway.

From $67.91 per night

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.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu

  • 96 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
  • 1 neighborhood

What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

10

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to...

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to have the blend of a city but yet you can watch the fishing boats coming back to shore from their catch and visitors taking speed boats to island opposite KK, if you unit is sea facing, you can see this at your balcony while sipping away coffee,teas, fruit juice or even beers
Guest review by
Sui Yin
Malaysia
10

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota...

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu when you want to observe sunset. It is iconic (but you need to disregard hundreds of people who want to enjoy the same :-). You can buy beautiful pearls in this town. You can visit Mari Mari cultural village from this town. It exceeded our expactations.
Guest review by
Miroslav
Czech Republic
6.0

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more...

For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more waterfront restaurants available to tourists and local population. National Museum was closed, the observation tower was closed and the Cultural village did not look genuine (plastic flowers used all over the village!?). I would recommend a max. stay of 2 days + 1 day for islands visit.
Guest review by
Luke
New Zealand
10

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu.

This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu. I came for a program, but since I arrived earlier, I decided to explore KK and Kundasang. Even though it was a last-minute booking with Wisata Travel Agency, the accommodation and guide they arranged were excellent. ✨ Favourite places: In KK, I enjoyed the city vibes and food around 1Borneo Mall. In Kundasang, the highlights were the fish spa, rabbit farm, Desa Dairy Farm, and of course a stop at Pekan Nabalu — a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and local stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. 🍴 Where I ate: One memorable stop was trying the famous kepak ayam madu Wak Ali — really delicious! Around KK, it was easy to find food because there are so many choices, from local eateries to restaurants. 🚗 Getting around KK: With a guide from the travel agency, it was very convenient. The city is easy to move around with transport arranged, and going up to Kundasang was smooth with their service. 💑 For young couples: I’d recommend Kundasang as a must — the dairy farm, the mountain views, Pekan Nabalu, and even simple stops like the fish spa and rabbit farm create great memories. KK city itself is lively with shopping, cafes, and seaside views. It’s a good mix of nature and city for couples. Overall, it was a short but meaningful trip, and I’ll remember it as one of the best last-minute adventures I’ve had.
Guest review by
BARDSAAD
Malaysia
10

Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover.

Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover. The Sabahan people are so warm and welcoming, which makes exploring the city and its surroundings even more special. There’s an incredible variety of things to do: from jungle walks and nature-based activities to relaxing on paradise-like beaches. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a peaceful escape, Kota Kinabalu has a bit of everything and is definitely worth visiting.
Guest review by
Mary Jeff
Singapore
8.0

Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must...

Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must go to see kota Kinabalu mountain view. Mari-Mari culture village is a must, a very good experience. Tunku Abdul Rahman park really beautiful. Beach in University Malaysia Sabah
Guest review by
Kiki
Malaysia

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From $153.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviews
The facilities and the natural beauty at the hotel were excellent. The breakfast was scrumptious with many varieties. Staff from every aspect were so pleasant. We could tell they were consistently trained to meet high standards. Garden wing bathroom was old. One would expect a 5 star shangri la to at least have an updated bathroom. The tub/shower combo was something we normally find in a 3 star hotel…but it was clean and the shower water pressure was good so it didn’t really bother us for a one night stay
Guest review by
Jay
United States
From $84.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Its a cosy home in the most convenient place you can be. The home is superclean, facilities are fully provided, the amazing home projector system and apt home decor, also with the best view ever. The owner is really responsive and very helpful. Just a walk away to Jesselton Point & Gaya street equipled with swimming pool too facing sunset, what more we can ask for. Its beyond amazing!
Guest review by
Ghanageswary
Malaysia
From $95.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Apartment is clean, tidy and spacious. The location is awesome. Shopping mall and eateries just downstairs and easy access to attractions. Easy to get to the airport within 10 mins drive. Anjung Kinabalu Night Market, KK Wetland & Sabah Art Gallery and Jesselton Quay Waterfront & Oceanus Mall all just few kilometers away from the apartment.
Guest review by
ella
United States
From $65.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,646 reviews
The location was perfect if you wanna do island hopping since the Jesselton Point is right behind the hotel.
Guest review by
Yasmin Azila
Malaysia
From $92.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,191 reviews
Great location. Very nice hotel and great service as you’d expect from Hilton.
Guest review by
Maha
Singapore