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Discover 567 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Seaview Capsule Hotel
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
The price is ₩21,219
₩28,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, 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, (1004)
"Great hotel. "
The price is ₩209,485
₩229,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (780)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
The price is ₩110,761
₩122,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
CJ Residence
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44)
"We had a very lovely stay, staff was very kind and welcoming. Room was clean, amenities provided. Comfortable room with everything you need. Would definitely stay again! "
The price is ₩41,888
₩48,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
CJ Residence
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"My family was very happy for this trips and feel best enviroment in hotel."
The price is ₩221,268
₩264,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The location is good, right next to the water and the main night market and drinking holes."
The price is ₩111,289
₩123,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (201)
"Good location for the airport. Comfy room, good service. "
The price is ₩67,428
₩88,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great family friendly hotel "
The price is ₩135,946
₩150,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (190)
"Awesome location to enjoy the Saturday & Sunday Gaya Market. Comfortable with basic facilities. Highly recommend if you're planning to explore the nearby area."
The price is ₩35,504
₩45,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hotel Gaia 95
Hotel Eden54
Studio Plus | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
The price is ₩39,694
₩50,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hotel Eden54
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Great location and friendly staff "
The price is ₩117,896
₩130,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Qlio Hotel
Deluxe Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Qlio Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (54)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
The price is ₩35,610
₩41,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Qlio Hotel
Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay
Comfort Suite | Living area | 35-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"Everything is great. Nearby many attractions."
The price is ₩91,912
₩102,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay
Promenade Service Apartments
Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (451)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
The price is ₩25,040
₩30,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Promenade Service Apartments
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Waterfront View) | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
The price is ₩108,735
₩131,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
AJ Residence 1 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"The facilities we had in the room were top notch. Location is great as well but only downside the view from the room isn’t that great. "
The price is ₩44,764
₩51,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
AJ Residence Kota Kinabalu City Center
The Shore by Homesuite'
Outdoor pool

The Shore by Homesuite'

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
"Tutto perfetto"
The price is ₩64,300
₩72,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Shore by Homesuite'
Api-Api Guest House
Property grounds

Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (18)
"Nil"
The price is ₩34,452
₩43,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Api-Api Guest House
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"The staff were extremely helpful and attentive!. They even have powerbanks and charging cables in e room. It's also near to the airport so if you do not want to hear aeroplanes then may nt work for you. "
The price is ₩99,374
₩110,597 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Reception

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (965)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
The price is ₩106,052
₩117,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample 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.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Best staffs. Friendly and willing to help. Great location closer to any downtown markets and malls. "
Joe hyung 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera, and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.