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Kota Kinabalu – 1128 hotels and places to stay

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K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 6.3 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a...

R
Rohana
From
Malaysia
Prepared sejadah solat for Islamic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
761.79 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 19-minute walk, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi...

J
Jesseca
From
United States
Everything. This is one of the best places I've ever stayed. It's brand new and everything is easy to use. The staff is absolutely awesome and will show you around the property. Special shout out to Vinah who was amazing!! The property is quiet and in a very convenient location across from a cafe called Dozo, a money exchange place, and several massage places. There is every type of food you can imagine in the basement of the mall. It's a very cheap Grab ride away from everywhere you'll need to go too. I could go on and on. Loved this place and already regret leaving!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
1,550.85 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

K
Kuih Khee
From
Malaysia
Sunset view and breakfast menu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
2,312.39 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

Z
Zoia
From
Estonia
Hidden treasure in Kota Kinabalu. This is more apartment style accommodation, neither than hotel, but you feel like in good hotel, where everything is clear and convenient, staff is extremely helpful and polite, all your questions are getting answered immediately. The design of shower and toilet rooms are exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
788.85 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

R
Rodrigues
From
Qatar
Very beautifully decorated rooms and splendid customer service to go with it. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The easiest check in and check out. Also their room service is as fast as it is efficient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
852.45 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

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Arumugam
From
United States
centrally located,clean and the host responds to questions immediately.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
902.33 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

P
Philip
From
Canada
Clean, Convenient with good communication.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Price from
853.99 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu near North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
839.64 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center.

K
Kasandra
From
Canada
The room is beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Great location minutes from the airport. Twenty minute walk to the beach and 40 minute walk to Kota Kinabalu. The pool is beautiful, especially after a day of sight seeing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews
Price from
1,622.56 Kč
1 night, 2 adults

The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.4 miles, The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free...

L
Leeana
From
United States
Comfortable. Good food. Excellent, helpful staff. Wi-Fi was good.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
1,482.62 Kč
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

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Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviews

    In the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews

    Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews

    Centrally located in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu features four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

    Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,979 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

    VALLEY HOTEL is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.1 miles of North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 13-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Hotel O Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

    Located within the hustle and bustle of the city center, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Blossom hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Located within 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Stay Inn Ii provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

    Park Hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

    HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 7-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews

    Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews

    This boutique hotel is located right above Warisan Square Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

    Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.

Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.

Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.

Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.

A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu

  • 110 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
  • 1 neighborhood

What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

  • 8.0

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must...

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must go to see kota Kinabalu mountain view. Mari-Mari culture village is a must, a very good experience. Tunku Abdul Rahman park really beautiful. Beach in University Malaysia Sabah
    Guest review by
    Kiki
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in...

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in Sarawak and Sabah. Shopping is good, plenty of eateries and the inner city is walkable . The traffic like in all Malaysian cities is horrific. I want to point out that taxies in Malaysia don't have meters any more and charge for transport whatever the want (always to much) compared to Grab/Uber.
    Guest review by
    Gerard
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    I love Kota Kinabalu.

    I love Kota Kinabalu. There are a lot of nice restaurants, and there are some beautiful islands you can get to. I also love the local restaurants and the dessert places like the Royal Coconut. I would definitely go back again.
    Guest review by
    Basil
    United States
  • 10.0

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the...

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the safety, sometimes you can see some homeless people in the street, and too many promoters, the local authority might need to enforce on the road safety and supervision on the overall hygine.
    Guest review by
    Yi Ping
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the...

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the Medical Science Musuem, Aquarium and Art Gallery located in University Sabah Campus. The Filipino market nice souvenir items but you will need to bargain. For seafood lovers, this is a fantastic place to satisfy your cravings. Island hopping is also great. Good idea to bring along your own pre-packed food and drinks unless you do not need to budget expenses. Just people watching whilst enjoying a cool drink is also an eye opener. There are many differences with what prevails in West M'sia. I also loved the fact that the airport was just about 20 minutes drive away from the hotel - so convenient and time (cost) saving
    Guest review by
    Laili Rusmah
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Seafood here is fresh and delicious.

    Seafood here is fresh and delicious. Ferry to island hopping was chaotic and long queue. Can improve. When at the jetty waiting for boats, had no system and just hoping hard that the pic will find you
    Guest review by
    Lee Keng
    Malaysia

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  • From 1,517.21 Kč per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews
    Room was nice and comfortable, with everything you might need. The hotel is situated outside the congested old town, along the highway, reasonably near the airport, which made it ideal for a night's stay after our arrival in Kota Kinabalu, just before our hike up Mount Kinabalu the next day. My travel companion arrived earlier than me, and they were able to change the booking name so that they could check in without my presence.
    Guest review by
    Bernard
    Singapore
  • From 2,987.23 Kč per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
    Great hotel with lovely helpful staff. Near to local food and markets and easy to catch grab taxis everywhere you wanted to go - not far from the airport either. Room was a good size and had a kitchen with cooker, fridge, kettle and all the cutlery and crockery you would need and this was useful to have a quick breakfast before a packed day of sight-seeing - lots of local shops to buy supplies.
    Guest review by
    mumtaz
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,173.34 Kč per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,877 reviews
    Clean and spacious room. The hotel is not central but you can use grab to get around quickly and cheaply. Also, the airport is only a few minutes away which was perfect for our early flight.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, wel equipped, location. Just less than 10 minutes walk to jesselton ferry point for island hoping. View from the windows is 5 stars.
    Guest review by
    NOR ATIQAH
    Malaysia
  • From 4,216.13 Kč per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,260 reviews
    as expected of a 5 star hotel
    Guest review by
    Jasmin
    Malaysia

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