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Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Oceanus Waterfront Mall

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Property grounds
Lobby
Interior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is RM117
RM148 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Api-Api Centre, Block 2 lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anjung Samudera - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dynasty Restaurant 皇朝酒樓 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Breakfast Buffet - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jothy's Curry Banana Leaf Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Seri Malindo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Api-Api Guest House

Hotel near Centre Point
Located close to Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Api-Api Guest House provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Api-Api Guest House have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Malay

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [api api centre block 2 Lot 12]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Api-Api Guest House Hotel
Api-Api Guest House Hotel
Api-Api Guest House Kota Kinabalu
Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is Api-Api Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Api-Api Guest House?

As of 18 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Api-Api Guest House on 19 Jun 2025 start from RM 116.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Api-Api Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Api-Api Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Api-Api Guest House?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 20 (subject to availability).

Does Api-Api Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Api-Api Guest House located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Anjung Samudera and Imago Shopping Mall are also within 15 minutes.

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Api-Api Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Charie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the city center. Nice little room and comfy bed. Nice lady in the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Amir Hafiz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad & expensive

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just OK

Location is good and bathroom is clean. It will be better if the black anti UV sticker of the windows can be replaced by the transparent one or the curtains. I can't see the "city view" from my room as mentioned in the hotel.com website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hotel is new and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable and the AC worked well. The location is also fantastic as a staging point to explore Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area. There are tons of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2minutes walk to central point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i'm renting the studio water retained in toilet pail where small flying insects are around the pail, on the floors the bedsheet n blanket is disgusting... fridge is old and not switch on power plug is limited
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at API API, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. API API is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ki Yam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget nice stay

The staff has been very kind and nice. The room is spacious. Many varieties of shops and food nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ROMLI, KUALA LUMPUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location.

The hotel is in the town area and easily accessible to the many tourist/shopping location nearby. Also the room are newly furnished and in good conditions. Plenty of restaurants around the area to get good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was holiday at KK with my husband. We are very satisfied for the service given. Facilities was very good & cleanliness of the room provide also very excellent. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

ryan ogie, manila philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and staffs are very accomodating and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018