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

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
United Kingdom
Paula
The price is RM328
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Holiday Inn Express.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is RM211
RM278 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is RM370
RM410 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is RM810
RM966 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with multiple floors, large windows, and a balcony area with outdoor seating.

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is RM494
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a well-lit promenade.

6. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"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"
Canada
HEIDI
The price is RM351
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The exterior of The Klagan Hotel with a prominent illuminated sign, a parking area, and a modern building facade.

7. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is RM198
RM244 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
The Klagan Hotel
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a vanity with a mirror.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is RM288
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is RM409
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern high-rise building with multiple floors, surrounded by a busy urban street with cars and a pedestrian crossing.

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is RM234
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

11. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is RM1,200
RM1,920 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Gaya Island Resort
A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"The location was close to many attractions. The hotel gym was very well equipped."
Taiwan
Joshua
The price is RM126
RM136 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

13. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is RM602
RM660 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A modern outdoor patio with a glass enclosure, seating, and a view of the interior.

14. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is RM580
RM636 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

15. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is RM148
RM169 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
CJ Residence
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

16. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is RM223
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL PROMENADE."

17. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is RM291
RM314 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

18. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is RM262
RM293 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

19. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is RM459
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

20. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (954 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is RM264
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Horizon Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was varied and the eggs cooked fresh to your liking were fast and fab. Front desk staff were great. The Club Bar service was exceptional - as was the ambience. Rooftop bar and restaurant could improve. Convenient location - could walk to waterfront easily, Would stay again."
Tina 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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Lowest Price
RM136
Highest Price
RM1,920