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A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Davide

RM370

RM410 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Michaela

RM328

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Joshua

RM118

RM127 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

HEIDI

RM351

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Kian Yung

RM247

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

6. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from City Mall

Bethany

RM602

RM660 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

7. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.3 km from City Mall

MASAKO

RM152

RM164 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Savannah

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru, 6.2 km from City Mall

Linda JUNE

RM689

RM823 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

10. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3 km from City Mall

Genya

RM206

RM273 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Shih Chung

RM373

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

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

12. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.4 km from City Mall

Antonette

RM422

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.

A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.

13. Gaya Centre Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from City Mall

King Wong

RM131

RM142 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

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

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

14. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from City Mall

lana

RM393

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

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.

15. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from City Mall

Michelle

RM260

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

16. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.5 km from City Mall

Thomas

RM280

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large painting on the wall.

17. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.9 km from City Mall

Farzad

RM238

RM291 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

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

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

18. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from City Mall

MRS

RM467

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, red lanterns, and a sign reading "012 HOTEL".

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story building with a prominent "DM HOTEL" sign on the ground floor.

19. DM Hotel

Luyang, 1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

RM81

RM95 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

20. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from City Mall

Raul Miguel

RM286

RM319 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay	8.8 Excellent 16 reviews	View
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social	9.0 Wonderful 13 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Easily THE BEST experience in Kota Kinabalu. Not just the best hotel, the best experience. Exceptionally well managed. The staff here is amazing and when you've come a long long distance (California) that is so so appreciated. There are lower cost hotels, but there is no better value than this Hyatt in KK. After 34 hours of flying, to arrive and know that I will be 100% taken care of, is invaluable. I have stayed here now five trips to Borneo, and every time, everything is perfect. Especially the cleanliness. My room is always pristine. The cleaners work super super hard to make sure of that fact. And as well the staff at the front desk is always smartly assessing and managing your stay. And at breakfast, just love the staff and chefs, amazing food, amazing service, again 100% taken care of. Many thanks to everyone. See you again soon! - AB from Santa Barbara, California"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Aquascape Center

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Aquascape Center during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Likas Stadium

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Catch an event at Likas Stadium during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the seaside 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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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Mall?

MB Budget Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from City Mall. Another good option is DM Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to City Mall?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Mall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Mall, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to City Mall.

What can I see and do near City Mall?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Local parks like Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Tabin Wildlife Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa.

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1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

6. The Magellan Sutera Resort

7. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

10. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

13. Gaya Centre Hotel

14. Grandis Hotel

15. Horizon Hotel

16. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

17. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

18. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

19. DM Hotel

20. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah Agricultural Park

Sabah Art Gallery

Aquascape Center

Likas Stadium

Likas Sports Complex

Kompleks Karamunsing

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