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The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is ₩105,674
₩136,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is ₩133,491
₩147,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Overall is satisfying, they prepare sahur for Muslim to replace breakfast "
Malaysia
Musyiri
The price is ₩140,747
₩155,811 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (995 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
Malaysia
MS ANITA
The price is ₩144,551
₩159,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is ₩173,461
₩191,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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)
"Good "
Australia
Mohan
The price is ₩202,526
₩222,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"Close to everything"
Canada
Michael
The price is ₩155,963
₩172,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is ₩127,505
₩141,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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, (224 reviews)
"Superb hotel with great location"
Malaysia
Mohd Haikal
The price is ₩69,232
₩92,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
"New hotel in town. Very near to imago shopping mall with lots of shops around. Place is clean."
Malaysia
Emily
The price is ₩54,949
₩63,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Signature Inn

Signature Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Great location, 24/7 security that let ut in at night. Simple room but perfect for exploring the city."
Norway
Halvor
The price is ₩28,529
₩34,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Signature Inn

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, (151 reviews)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is ₩118,684
₩131,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (710 reviews)
"The hotel is in an interesting area of town, close to restaurants and a well stocked supermarket. "
Australia
Nicholas
The price is ₩81,025
₩91,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (127 reviews)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is ₩107,348
₩130,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Hotel 7 Suria

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (902 reviews)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is ₩113,591
₩126,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Grandis Hotel

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (60 reviews)
"good hotel, but price too high for this class"
Hong Kong SAR China
kwok tai
The price is ₩103,468
₩115,549 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (246 reviews)
"Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was super clean"
United States
Douglas
The price is ₩71,191
₩80,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Mandarin Hotel

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The price is ₩60,829
₩75,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
The Klagan Hotel

A Residence

A Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Hotel very beautiful, clean, good staff"
Malaysia
Imran
The price is ₩58,487
₩66,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
A Residence

Hotel O Blossom Hotel

Hotel O Blossom Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (10 reviews)
"Staff are good and friendly, clean and beautiful placr. But we book from 3rd floor and its far to reach room. Still okay."
Malaysia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ₩34,696
₩46,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Hotel O Blossom Hotel
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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.

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.

Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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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, CJ Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighborhood include AC Residence and Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?
Expedia has 326 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 KK Plaza. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market 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.