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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
Horizon Hotel
Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is situated 200 metres from Jesselton Point.
C'haya Hotel
Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
The Klagan Regency 1Borneo
Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences
Strategically located in Kota Kinabalu's commercial district, Ming Garden Hotel & Residences offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It boasts an outdoor pool and 4 dining options.
Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu
Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pantai Inn is a 5-minute walk from colourful Sunday Gaya Street Market and Merdeka Shopping Mall's many souvenir shops.
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,046 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,297 reviewsBoasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
Breakfast marvellous & many choices and room spacious
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,372 reviewsLocated a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation overlooking South China Sea. The property has 5 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.
great hotel to stay for a vacation at Kota Kinabalu
Avangio Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 276 reviewsSituated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Avangio Hotel features a bar and views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.
Hotel N°5
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 154 reviewsSet in Kota Kinabalu, within 7.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC, Hotel N°5 offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as...
Nice location, close to airport and friendly staff
ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 895 reviewsSet 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam offers 3-star accommodation in Kota Kinabalu and features a fitness centre, a restaurant and a bar.
The room and the decoration is very beutiful and estetic.
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 634 reviewsSet atop One Place Mall, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 dining options.
I like the privacy and helpful staff. Love them a lot.
Oceania Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 279 reviewsA 3 star hotel situated in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay.
The bed is comfortable. Large space to store bags.
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Hotel 7 Suria
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,131 reviewsLess than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is situated in Kota Kinabalu and features free WiFi and concierge services.
.worth it... everything is perfect! right location
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,396 reviewsNestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.
ROOM WAS FANTASTIC, THE POOL & TABLE SERVICE WAS GREAT
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,214 reviewsDreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.
Strategic location. Everything okey. Staff service 👍
C'haya Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,410 reviewsFeaturing 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Very comfortable,frendly staff & very recomend👍👍
Horizon Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,089 reviewsBoasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .
Fantastic location, spacious rooms, friendly staff
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,373 reviewsCentrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.
Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,605 reviewsIn the city centre, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.
The room is very clean.. toilet also clean and tidy.
8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,698 reviewsHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
The large clean rooms, the lobby and yhe kind staff
Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu
The Shore by Calvin
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location10.0Scored 10.0ExceptionalRated exceptional· 2 reviewsLocated within 200 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore by Calvin provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu...
10.0Scored 10.0ExceptionalRated exceptional· 1 reviewSet in Kota Kinabalu and within 2.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Gemilang Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1 reviewSet in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Gemilang Hotel features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.
Hotel Sixty3
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 499 reviewsOnly a few steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hotel Sixty3 offers elegantly decorated, air conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.
The room is big & clean. Good location. Friendly staff.
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 3 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and within 2 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Diamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 111 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi.
Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room
Walk In Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 192 reviewsWalk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Very clean. Everything looks clean like new. WIFI good.
Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 255 reviews800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.
Pretty much everything. Room is nice, staff is friendly.
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.
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What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out...
We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out to Tuaran for a five day beach holiday which I thoroughly recommend. The beach was amazing and our hotel opened on to it. Whilst in the city, we eat at Little Italy and the food was fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. ‘Grab’ taxis are very cheap and make it easy to move around the city.oAAnonymous - 10Scored 10
Great place for vacation.
Great place for vacation. The Philippine market was so crowd. the goods are expensive but still can bargain. Be careful with the seller who offer you to pack your things in the box. you have to check before they seal it.Nor Ameer - 6.0Scored 6.0
The little city or small town is not special at all, there...
The little city or small town is not special at all, there is no charm to it really and I would not visit it for the town itself. However, it is a town where the airport is so you have to go through it. It is very convenient to access the Jesselton pier to take the boats to the island and to go to the markets, which are not really that special. They are OK. I have seen many great markets throughout Asia.Sandra VirginiaUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights.
we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights. All good in different ways. Sea food was super and other meals good,(some too spicy for us but we learnt to ask for "not too spicy") Taxi transport was cheap and easy. Ferry boat transfers were more difficult, Ask Island Hotels for their ferry times BEFORE you book return flights as free ferries only go at selective times. We had to book a private ferry so we could get to the airport for a 13.00 flight. (cost £48) Loved the area but we were on the wrong coast for easy access to oranotang monkeys . Flights across were too expensive for us to make the trip!
davidUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish...
My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish markets and night markets, seafood restaurants, etc. Big spacious living room for everyone to use. Easy to hail transport…so many cars around us waiting for passengers Buying provisions no problem Good food in the mall
PHILIP - 10Scored 10
Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing...
Kota Kinabalu is a fabulous place to visit for the amazing food, from budget level to fine dining but especially the local and other Asian cuisine. The Filipino Market was exceptional and we left will full cases. Transport around the centre is easy by walking or Grab. The Island trips looked superb but not at our age unfortunately considering the very hot afternoons. Next year we'll go to Mount Kinabalu area but too far on a short visit. The people were invariably charming.MartinUnited Kingdom
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- From £35.02 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 697 reviewsThe staff went above and beyond to make our stay a good one. Excellent location with plenty of restaurants and shops to choose from on the ground level. There is no luggage storage provided by the hotel, but there is a luggage storage shop close by. The laundry machine was very convenient and if it's being used by another guest, there is also a coin laundry mat in the Suerta Ave tower. Close to a large mall and the city center with a safe pedestrian bridge to get there.
EmilieRTKohlerUnited States - From £35.67 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 990 reviewsRoom is very spacious, clean, cozy, and has a mini-balcony. Bathroom is good but no bathtub. Depending on the room, your room door might be using a physical key, or it might use a keycode. I suggest the staff should replace all doors with keycode locks for better security. Hotel is strategically located near the airport, and on the ground floor contains plenty of convenience stores, mamaks, tea shops, etc. It also has free parking as wellAbangMalaysia
- From £18.90 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 64 reviewsabsolutely terrible hotel. the pictures are not accurate. at all. dirty room. uncomfortable bed. described as brand new hotel but looked like it hasn’t been painted in years. no breakfast provided and no restaurants near by. not sure what guests are expected to do. thankful we only booked to stay 1 night as it was close to the airport and we had a transfer out.
LouiseUnited States - From £36.86 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 362 reviewsWe had an excellent stay at this little gem in KK. The location is great and the facilities were everything we needed. The room was incredibly clean, the wifi was great, the amenities were 5 star. The team running this hybrid homestay/hotel were amazing and incredibly helpful and communicative. we would definitely stay again if we are ever back in KK.LouiseUnited States
- From £218.76 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 3,242 reviewsThe staff were incredibly kind and friendly. The location was great - a short ride from the airport, city, and attractions. The hotel was clean and it had amazing facilities. The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. A wonderful stay!
Belinda VorsterSouth Africa - From £26.23 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 104 reviewsThe hotel is located in a rather new district of KL but it's just about 1.5 km away from the old quarters or China town (Gaya Street).Next door is a huge shopping mall called Imago. So it's convenient to look for food and other stuff.CplaiThailand
- From £35.28 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,010 reviewsNice small budget hotel in the center of KK. We used it for a one night stay before transferring to an accomodation on an island the day after and it was perfect for this purpose. Room is very clean and well looked after
ynter_83Australia - From £30.48 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,214 reviewsHotel look very clean and comfy location is really good at the City center... Only 5 to 20 minutes walk to the jesselton jetty, Gaya street, Filipino market, and many shipping mall near by
RedicaoMalaysia - From £28.94 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,698 reviewsWe stayed 10 days. No problems finding food because there are many restaurants nearby the hotel. Jesselton point , waterfront and Gaya Street are walking distance.Cheng Chet ChewGermany
- From £30.75 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 601 reviewsGaya centre hotel is located near shopping mall and many restaurants, 5 mins walk to Jesselton point, night market on the weekend,OPASThailand
- From £42.97 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 2,086 reviewsThis should be the nearest hotel to Jesselton Point if you're going to the islands like Gaya, Manukan, etc.NgMalaysia
- From £37.71 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 93 reviewsRoom was confortable, hotel is close to airport and to the best shopping center.OlivierFrance
- From £50.64 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,131 reviewsThe hotel totally at town centre.near to jesselton point.love its much❤️❤️❤️❤️NencyMalaysia
- From £30.39 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 895 reviewsfeel like 5 star hotel . And the food will be sent to your room , fantastic .
AhmadMalaysia - From £35.73 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 624 reviewsAmazing contemporary design with a 5 star hotel experience inside the room.TharshiniMalaysia
- From £20.51 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 647 reviewsComfortable and nice place to stay for budget hotel. Easy to parkNajihahMalaysia
- From £24.62 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 456 reviewsLove this hotel. Near to airport..lydiawatiMalaysia
- From £38.01 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 303 reviewsinterior like 5 star hotel..
MUHAMAD IZANUDINMalaysia - From £92.24 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,297 reviewsVery comfortable hotelSkjall.United Arab Emirates
- From £28.87 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 208 reviewsNear airport
Amir SyukriMalaysia
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