Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegant escape near waterfront serenity

Conveniently close to Asia City and the waterfront, this hotel offers spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Unwind at the pool with excellent drink service or enjoy complimentary canapés in the executive lounge.

The current price is AED 295
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a small table with a vase.

Accessible King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Premium Executive King Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premium Executive Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wooden headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a round dining table, four upholstered chairs, a chandelier, a large window with a city view, and a minibar with various items.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern dining area with a marble table and upholstered chairs, a chandelier, and a decorative wall panel.

Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • 244 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Premium)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Premium)

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Premium)

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a view of greenery.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small table.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 147 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is in the city center. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Sutera Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Gaya Street Sunday Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
Map
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Centre Point
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • 大茄来海鲜餐厅 Welcome Seafood Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Borenos Fried Chicken
    2 min walk
  • Ainul Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Fook Yuen 富源
    3 min walk
  • Sri Maju Steamboat, KK
    4 min walk

About this property

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

  • Luxury hotel near Centre Point
  • Located close to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Imago Shopping Mall, Hilton Kota Kinabalu provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge), with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and an elevator
    • A ballroom, meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
  • Room features
  • All 304 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
    • 47-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desk chairs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (MYR 15 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (MYR 15 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (MYR 5 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (MYR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Drip Cafe
  • Rooftop Bar & Grill
  • The Club Bar
  • Urban Kitchen

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 162.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 70 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: MYR 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: MYR 15.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: MYR 5 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: MYR 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 162.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

As of 25 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Kota Kinabalu on 9 October 2026 start from AED 295, 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.

Is Hilton Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MYR 5 per day. Valet parking is available for MYR 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hilton Kota Kinabalu located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, and Gaya Street Sunday Market. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Imago Shopping Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were attentive. Amenities supplied. I enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly staff and an amazing breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel in a great location, very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and kind staff! 5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing hotel! Clean, great service, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Great value for money. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Nice facilities. Loved the club bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oh the breakfast buffet never disappoints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a little noisy but service was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Loved the pool on the 11 floor and warm bath towels
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options was immaculate. Very comfortable bed and the ambience was nice in the hotel. Sofa in room and chairs in lobby could use a steam cleaning though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff shows friendly and helpful. Location is very convenience .. a big seafood restaurant behind the hotel .. very close to Imago shopping Mall
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay at Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Amazing location, top quality & friendly service! Cannot ask for more! Will definitely return to stay whenever in Kota Kinabalu.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guest Experience Manager was very pleasant friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay at the hotel very much. Thank you for your service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Congratulations to the hotel and restaurant staff. All of them were very kind and supportive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023