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Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant,...

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SU YNG
From
Taiwan
Their staffs are so passion and Very patient in explaining everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 613 reviews
Price from
$69.67
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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bikash
From
Indonesia
Great location; right at the centre and by the seaside. I was checking in at 5pm but the room wasnt ready. They were kind enough to upgrade and add complementary breakfast. Its not about the freebies but going above and beyond to show you care.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 623 reviews
Price from
$123.12
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

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Ursina
From
United States
Everything was great. Close to restaurants in safe area and it was very clean and felt very luxurious. Loved the rain shower and all the provided amenities. Very comfortable bed. Can only recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
$37.87
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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Michelle
From
Canada
Best place we’ve stayed at in Malaysia so far. Great location - right next to the KK night market. Really nice, clean room with so many amenities! Water, fridge (for all out market goodies) slippers, iron, + thoughtful details like an umbrella, and much more. All presented beautifully with nice ribbons and packaging. The hosts were very attentive, helpful and kind. They made sure that our every need was addressed. They even accommodated for a slightly later check out due to some issues we had. Very updated look + free upgrade to a window room. It is easy to see they take great pride in their accommodations and a positive experience for their guests. Loved our stay here and would come again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
$34.60
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group 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 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews
Price from
$36.09
1 night, 2 adults

Sri Gaya Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Sri Gaya Hotel features views of the city. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
$45.33
1 night, 2 adults

The Cara Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

The Cara Hotel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu near North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
$81.59
1 night, 2 adults

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 6-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Sheraton Kota Kinabalu has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant.

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ying huey
From
Malaysia
I stayed at the Sheraton from 21–22 January and had a wonderful experience. Guests are welcomed with drinks upon check-in, which was a lovely touch. The hotel’s location is very strategic, offering easy access to everything I needed. The sunset at Skybar was stunning to watch!!! The room is clean and spacious with excellent city views and modern decor. A special shoutout to the reception staff, who were humble, friendly and genuinely helpful. They even went the extra mile to assist me with activating my Marriott membership, which I truly appreciated. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my stay and would absolutely choose to stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
$107.45
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...

J
Jean
From
United States
the breakfast was excellent and delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,383 reviews
Price from
$64.35
1 night, 2 adults

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is your gateway to a luxurious and family-friendly staycation, just 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

t
tiffany
From
United States
Clean, nice pool, helpful staff. Inexpensive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
$36.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
From $54.24 per night
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
From $50.72 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
From $69.06 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
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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

  • 117 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

KK is a chill and convenient place to go with, easy to...

KK is a chill and convenient place to go with, easy to search for eating places. Not recommend going for those popular shops, just get what you would like to eat. The biggest surprise in my trip this time, is the North Borneo Heritage Train Experience, great to go for it!
Guest review byApril
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Nice city. It was more modern than I expected.

Nice city. It was more modern than I expected. Please note that you will not be able to see any orangutans in the area: the one in the KK wildlife park is a older, lethargic one. You will be able to see the big-nosed monkeys in a day tour or the wildlife park near the city. For oragutans, you really have to travel to another Borneo city hours away. So check your expectations if this is your reason to come to Borneo. In fact, all places to see around KK are far to reach. Day trips take a long time, getting out and back to the city. The marine park across the city is worth trying but despite the pier, the ticket system remains confusing and not easy for non-Malay visitors.
Guest review byEd Rod
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

The choices for food was off the charts.

The choices for food was off the charts. We loved the seafood choices at restaurants. Neyalan Seafood Restaurant and Welcome Seafood is a must do experience for any traveler/ The Waterfront Esplanade spoilt us for choices. We fell in love with the only Italian Wine / Food Restaurant. Excellent collection of imported wines and awesome pairings from seafood, pasta, meat cuts, cheeses and steaks. Doing a North Borneo Cruise 2-hour sunset with an excellent dinner and dance experience in the Bay of Kota Kinabalu, is must do, as well as the Hop On, Hop Off Bus Experience which includes 16 sites and three long stops. Overall KK has many other experiences outside of the city which we never got to in six days. Grab is the best e-hailing as opposed to hiring a car. Parking and city traffic can be very challenging. Most city hotels are within walking distance of the waterfront and shopping malls.
Guest review byTrevor
Brunei
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Done loads of diving with Downbelow adventures plus they...

Done loads of diving with Downbelow adventures plus they organized some fantastic trips for me. Weather great people so friendly my 5th time here :) Don't stay to close to the mosques unless you can sleep through anything A loverly part of the world :)
Guest review byrob
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0

Avoid the centre on the town - it is very very busy.

Avoid the centre on the town - it is very very busy. The busy Market is huge and dominates the front. The Waste and Trash in the sea, especially Plastic, is a disgrace - and it seems that no one is bothered. It badly affects the small islands off shore - which are supposed to be a protected national park. Simply awful. It is a big problem for them - and for the aquatic life.
Guest review byPeter
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

whole room enough big for family holiday stay in,we love the...

whole room enough big for family holiday stay in,we love the dining room & kitchen,full furnish such ice box,wet & dry kitchen with full cooking tools, also have laundry & large dining room for family gathering.Good value for money & hope we have another trip stay in there..
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Fair - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
We love this place. So unic decoration. Clean too actually. Don't go to deep cleaning people! You booked for 2 3 star hotel. Not 5 star. And cheap too. Why you expecting more if you don't want to spend more from your pocket. 7 eleven, restaurant (good food actually) and cheap. Easy to park a car and easy to request for a grab or maxim.
Guest review byKhadijahEdi
Malaysia
From $60.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
+ nice and spacious hotel in a very good position in KK, near the night market and the Jesselton pier, where you can take the jetty to the best islands + rich and varied breakfast + the swimming pool on the rooftop is definitely a big plus
Guest review byEmmanuele
Italy
From $67.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,565 reviews
To me the room price is cheap compared to hotels. Comfortable and practical for someone who is on a budget.
Guest review byAuni Nabilla
Malaysia
From $93.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviews
The inside is like 5 stars hotel. Bed was big so its comfy and 4 pillows. Love it.
Guest review byGLORIA ONEISHA
Malaysia
From $144.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 623 reviews
In front of hotel is the Suria Sabah mall; close proximity to Jesselton Jetty.
Guest review byCheng Wei
Malaysia

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