Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu featuring island views, a coastal town and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring tropical scenes and a park
Kota Kinabalu showing markets, food and street scenes
Kota Kinabalu showing landscape views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor
Kota Kinabalu featuring a city

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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM490 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
RM490
RM539 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Booked a sea view twin with breakfast. Watching sunset in your air conditioning room is totally worth it."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM1,109 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
RM1,109
RM1,208 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM540 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
RM540
RM593 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent modern room with a fantastic view of the bay. Impeccable service throughout (housekeeping and dining). Faultless."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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 RM639 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM639
RM700 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (592 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay.easy access to town.markets.islands.and day trips. Fantastic service .happy hotel lovely staff. 15th floor sunset views. Next to water front.. 10/10"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM626 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
RM626
RM686 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great family friendly hotel"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is RM530 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM530
RM582 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
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Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu