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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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

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 lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

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

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

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

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.

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Joshua

RM118

RM127 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

5. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Kian Yung

RM225

RM253 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

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

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

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

RM153

RM165 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

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

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from City Mall

Savannah

RM409

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru, 6.2 km from City Mall

Linda JUNE

RM571

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

10. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3 km from City Mall

Genya

RM211

RM278 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

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

RM388

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

13. Gaya Centre Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from City Mall

King Wong

RM132

RM142 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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.

14. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.7 km from City Mall

lana

RM350

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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.

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

15. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from City Mall

Michelle

RM261

RM308 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, 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.

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

RM237

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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.

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

18. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.4 km from City Mall

MRS

RM494

RM544 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 multi-story building with a prominent "DM HOTEL" sign on the ground floor.

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

19. DM Hotel

Luyang, 1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

RM81

RM96 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

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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Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 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

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 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"

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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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

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency 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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