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Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes

Popular places to visit in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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Mount Kinabalu National Park

Tackle the two-day climb to Borneo’s highest peak or enjoy the lower rainforest trails in this park, home to some of the world’s rarest plants.

Mount Kinabalu National Park

Top things to do in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Snorkeling Tour & Island Visit with Lunch

RM215
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Snorkeling Tour & Island Visit with Lunch
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Half-Day Cultural Excursion to Gayang Village

RM298
Per adult
Half-Day Cultural Excursion to Gayang Village
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Bornean Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch

RM185
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bornean Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch
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KOTA KINABALU MUARA BAY FIREFLIES TOUR

RM123
Per adult
KOTA KINABALU MUARA BAY FIREFLIES TOUR
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Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking

RM330
Per adult
Kawang Forest Reserve Trekking
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Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Paragliding &Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu

RM357
Per adult
Kota Kinabalu ATV Riding and Paragliding &Dairy Farm at Mountain Kinabalu
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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM230 per night from 16 May to 16 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Anjung Samudera and Centre Point. Imago Shopping Mall and Jesselton Point Ferry ...
4.3/5Excellent! (998 reviews)
"spacious room with strategic hotel location in the heart of Kota Kinabalu."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2020

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM249 per night from 16 May to 16 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Anjung Samudera and Imago Shopping Mall. KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower ...
4.2/5Very Good! (409 reviews)
"Good service.. All staff freandly.. Nice place..."

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2020

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM245 per night from 18 May to 18 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this beachfront resort is connected to the convention centre and within a 15-minute walk of Sutera Harbour and Sapi Island. ...
4.2/5Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Cozy n my kid luv it so much..will come back again for more"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2021

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM255 per night from 16 May to 16 May
This family-friendly Kota Kinabalu hotel is located on the waterfront, just steps away from KK Esplanade and Wisma Merdeka. Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Gaya ...
4.1/5Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Everything is in order. Except for the car park. Best you drive a more expensive vehicle such that you may be treated differently!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2020

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4 out of 5
No 4, Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM185 per night from 21 May to 21 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Warisan Square, Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Kota Kinabalu Central Market ...
3.9/5Good! (445 reviews)
"Good location. Overall good. Convenient and centre of city."

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2021

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM234 per night from 26 May to 26 May
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of All Saint's Cathedral and Centre Point. Imago Shopping Mall and Gaya Street ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (715 reviews)
"Staffs were so friendly and professional:) especially the staff at restaurants & bar & gym & pool & door man. The room was spacious s and clean. Nice Breakfast. Nice view from swimming pool and the rooftop bar."

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2020

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