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Recommended hotels in Kota Kinabalu

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 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 AED 619
AED 740 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

2. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (224 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is AED 374
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Centric 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.

3. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57 reviews)
"The communication was prompt, accurate, and polite full. Staff assisted by carrying out luggage upstairs, and is happy and polite. The massage chair was an amazing addition to our stay. In the heart of all shops. Will definitely book with them again."
Australia
Kunthea
The price is AED 100
AED 117 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
CJ Residence
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

4. 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, (251 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is AED 183
AED 243 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"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"
Australia
Michaela
The price is AED 309
AED 343 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

6. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is AED 252
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 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 AED 307
AED 341 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"A good stay in KK and a great location"
Malaysia
Sri Ganesh
The price is AED 333
AED 368 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (628 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is AED 368
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

10. 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 AED 476
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

11. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is AED 512
AED 562 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

12. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (100 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is AED 100
AED 117 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

13. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 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 AED 431
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

14. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (610 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 AED 322
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

15. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (925 reviews)
"Everything was just as we expected"
Canada
Monika
The price is AED 430
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Grandis Hotel
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

16. 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 AED 215
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

17. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is AED 971
AED 1,599 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Gaya Island Resort
A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (740 reviews)
"good"
United States
Xiaobo
The price is AED 192
AED 216 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

19. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (955 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is AED 238
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Horizon Hotel
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

20. 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 AED 121
AED 140 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."
Jason 7-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu