The Best Hotels Closest to Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A multi-story building with various shops on the ground floor, including a restaurant and a café.

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Yuta

₩44,798

₩51,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

MRS

₩164,190

₩180,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

3. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Donna

₩73,008

₩82,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A view from a high-rise window overlooking a coastal cityscape with a large body of water, a roundabout, and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with bar stools, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Mark

₩75,830

₩103,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Thomas

₩93,063

₩103,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

6. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

lana

₩116,173

₩128,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

HEIDI

₩116,637

₩129,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

David Wong Weng

₩81,666

₩94,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

9. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Brittany

₩30,422

₩39,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

10. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Sofía

₩37,168

₩47,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Shore' sign, featuring a grid-like facade and a central entrance.

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.1 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Yan Ting

₩51,899

₩81,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Anonymous traveler

₩34,900

₩41,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

13. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Ai Ming

₩61,262

₩75,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 2.3 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Kim

₩73,955

₩83,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A swimming pool with metal railings, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

15. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Michelle

₩87,846

₩103,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Henn Kiew

₩76,169

₩85,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

17. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Tamara

₩62,203

₩70,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Kian Yung

₩75,219

₩84,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

19. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Myona

₩39,994

₩46,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a view of the sea.

A living room with a TV displaying a show, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of the sea through a large window, and a brick wall with license plates.

A room with a large window, a plant, a wooden table, and a blue curtain.

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from Sabah International Convention Centre

Khairul

₩122,604

₩135,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah International Convention Centre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 216 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
La.mer Butik Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 79 reviews	View

Top Sabah International Convention Centre Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Lækkert værelse med skøn udsigt. Godt poolområde. Ligger lige midt i indkøbs/ restaurantsområde. Havudsigt og lige ved havnen."

Other attractions near Sabah International Convention Centre

A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (503 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Jesselton Quay

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jesselton Quay during your visit to Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre during your travels to Kota Kinabalu. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah International Convention Centre?

Sabah International Convention Centre is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travelers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 59 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sabah International Convention Centre?

Hotel 7 Suria is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sabah International Convention Centre. Other good choices close by include Grandis Hotel and Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sabah International Convention Centre?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sabah International Convention Centre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah International Convention Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Sabah International Convention Centre.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sabah International Convention Centre?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Sabah International Convention Centre, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sabah International Convention Centre?

Local parks like Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Bring the family to Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa while you're checking out the area near Sabah International Convention Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Bukit Padang, and Sabah Agricultural Park.

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Our top choices for Sabah International Convention Centre hotels

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

3. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

6. Grandis Hotel

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8. Hotel Sixty3

9. Hotel Gaia 95

10. Hotel Capital

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

12. Hotel Eden54

13. Hotel 7 Suria

14. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

15. Horizon Hotel

16. The Jesselton Hotel

17. Mandarin Hotel

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

19. Qlio Hotel

20. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Compare popular hotels close to Sabah International Convention Centre

Top Sabah International Convention Centre Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Other attractions near Sabah International Convention Centre

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Atkinson Clock Tower

Jesselton Quay

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Likas Sports Complex

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