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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (610 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is ₩74,834
₩84,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a "No Smoking" sign, and a window with curtains.

2. Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.6 out of 10, (465 reviews)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
United Kingdom
Janet
The price is ₩23,532
₩28,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Promenade Service Apartments
A multi-story hotel with a large billboard, a busy street with cars, and a view of the sea.

3. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"fantastic"
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩68,021
₩83,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is ₩210,147
₩251,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

5. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"The communication was prompt, accurate, and polite full. Staff assisted by carrying out luggage upstairs, and is happy and polite. The massage chair was an amazing addition to our stay. In the heart of all shops. Will definitely book with them again."
Australia
Kunthea
The price is ₩36,181
₩42,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

6. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (83 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is ₩90,804
₩101,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

7. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is ₩70,860
₩79,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

8. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Michaela
The price is ₩108,965
₩120,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

9. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is ₩36,565
₩42,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A good stay in KK and a great location"
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
The price is ₩119,991
₩132,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We thought the staff were wonderful and the hotel was very elegant. The breakfast was especially good."
United States
Kip
The price is ₩110,803
₩122,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

12. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is ₩129,720
₩143,341 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

13. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (253 reviews)
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Canada
Catherine
The price is ₩65,509
₩86,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A modern living room with a large window, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

14. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."
Singapore
Yen Ping
The price is ₩129,396
₩142,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

15. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is ₩195,181
₩214,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

16. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (630 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is ₩123,234
₩136,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea at sunset.

17. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (926 reviews)
"Great hotel for the price. Clean and staff were very welcoming. Plus, a great area with shops and restaurants."
United States
Christopher
The price is ₩121,808
₩134,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Grandis Hotel
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

18. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."
United States
Paula
The price is ₩95,026
₩105,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

19. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is ₩350,245
₩576,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Gaya Island Resort
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

20. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is ₩55,512
₩65,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
The Klagan Hotel
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A coastal cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a dense urban area, and a large body of water with boats.

Top Api-api Centre Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."
Yen Ping 3-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

More cheap stays in Api-api Centre

Warisan Hotel

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH
The price is ₩17,714 per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
₩17,714
₩22,377 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
6.6/10 (11 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Api-api Centre?
Based on our traveler data, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Promenade Service Apartments is another good option for your trip. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Api-api Centre has to offer?
Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: This vacation home rental outside Api-api Centre has air-conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Api-api Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Api-api Centre.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Api-api Centre?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Api-api Centre, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are some accommodations with pools in Api-api Centre?
Tang Dynasty Hotel is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and in-room LED TVs. View all hotels with pools in Api-api Centre.
How is it to stay in Api-api Centre?
Budget-minded travelers will find good deals in Api-api Centre, and many visitors are sure to appreciate the shopping, restaurants, and seaside. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cafes, bars, and local tours. In Api-api Centre, there are 25 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Api-api Centre.
What should I do while I'm visiting Api-api Centre?
Places to visit in the wider area include Centre Point, Imago Shopping Mall, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You'll also find KK Plaza and Gaya Street Sunday Market in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Api-api Centre guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Api-api Centre?
The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Api-api Centre are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.