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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B
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...
Hyatt Centric 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.
ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel
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.
A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel
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.
CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point
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 &...
AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel
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.
Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz
Located within a 19-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge
Hotel O Flinstone Lodge is located in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 47 miles from the property.
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
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.
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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...
Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu
- Airport shuttle (free)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviewsFrom $45.52 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviewsFrom $74.73 per night
- Airport shuttleScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 604 reviewsFrom $76.63 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 523 reviewsFrom $67.62 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviewsFrom $66.49 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,478 reviewsFrom $99.41 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,706 reviewsFrom $94.80 per night
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 179 reviewsFrom $123.37 per night
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,813 reviews
Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu
VALLEY HOTEL
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.9Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 177 reviewsVALLEY HOTEL is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.1 miles of North Borneo Railway.
From $56.86 per nightKing Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,386 reviewsIn the city center, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.
From $71.74 per nightMisto Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviewsFeaturing 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.
From $32.69 per nightHung Hung Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationLocated within a 12-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.8 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Hung Hung Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...
From $23.06 per nightHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviewsHotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.
From $45.66 per nightDiamond Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviewsProviding 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.
From $47.14 per nightHotel O Asia City
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 88 reviewsFeaturing 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.
From $54.13 per nightHotel Iskandar
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.1Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 293 reviewsLocated within the hustle and bustle of the city center, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From $23.72 per night
Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
Hotel O Stay Inn Ii
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.6Fair - What previous guests thought, 136 reviewsLocated 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.
From $45.03 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Paradise Suite at Asiacity enjoys a location in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.
From $96.60 per night Park Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviewsPark Hotel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.
From $60.79 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 470 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.
From $65.90 per night - Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Centrally located in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.
From $107.47 per night Hotel O Five 2
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviewsFeaturing 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.
From $38.15 per nightHilton Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviewsNestled 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.
From $109.41 per nightDreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviewsDreamtel 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.
From $38.86 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
Capsule Inn
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsLocated within a 11-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu...
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,927 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...
From $67.36 per night The Klagan Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 432 reviewsSet 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.
From $85.65 per nightAkinabalu Youth Hostel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsAkinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.
From $24.60 per nightSeaview Capsule Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviewsLocated a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel has rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.
From $25.62 per nightLe Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,388 reviewsBoasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.
From $102.49 per nightHorizon Hotel
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,792 reviewsBoasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .
From $85.41 per nightThe Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel in Kota KinabaluBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 311 reviewsBoasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 2.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.
From $71.39 per night
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
- 111 attractions
- 15 points of interest
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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:
- 6.0
For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more...
For a town of 500,000 people there should be many more waterfront restaurants available to tourists and local population. National Museum was closed, the observation tower was closed and the Cultural village did not look genuine (plastic flowers used all over the village!?). I would recommend a max. stay of 2 days + 1 day for islands visit.Guest review byLukeNew Zealand - 10.0
This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu.
This was my first time in Kota Kinabalu. I came for a program, but since I arrived earlier, I decided to explore KK and Kundasang. Even though it was a last-minute booking with Wisata Travel Agency, the accommodation and guide they arranged were excellent. ✨ Favourite places: In KK, I enjoyed the city vibes and food around 1Borneo Mall. In Kundasang, the highlights were the fish spa, rabbit farm, Desa Dairy Farm, and of course a stop at Pekan Nabalu — a picturesque spot with breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu and local stalls selling souvenirs and snacks. 🍴 Where I ate: One memorable stop was trying the famous kepak ayam madu Wak Ali — really delicious! Around KK, it was easy to find food because there are so many choices, from local eateries to restaurants. 🚗 Getting around KK: With a guide from the travel agency, it was very convenient. The city is easy to move around with transport arranged, and going up to Kundasang was smooth with their service. 💑 For young couples: I’d recommend Kundasang as a must — the dairy farm, the mountain views, Pekan Nabalu, and even simple stops like the fish spa and rabbit farm create great memories. KK city itself is lively with shopping, cafes, and seaside views. It’s a good mix of nature and city for couples. Overall, it was a short but meaningful trip, and I’ll remember it as one of the best last-minute adventures I’ve had.Guest review byBARDSAADMalaysia - 10.0
Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover.
Kota Kinabalu is truly a little gem to discover. The Sabahan people are so warm and welcoming, which makes exploring the city and its surroundings even more special. There’s an incredible variety of things to do: from jungle walks and nature-based activities to relaxing on paradise-like beaches. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a peaceful escape, Kota Kinabalu has a bit of everything and is definitely worth visiting.Guest review byMary JeffSingapore - 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 SabahGuest review byKikiMalaysia - 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 byGerardNew 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 byBasilUnited States
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- From $102.49 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,388 reviewsThis was my 2nd time in Le Meridien. We love the location..! Just a few minutes walk to Pasar Sinsuran, Pasar malam & shops selling pearls. Room was spacious. We requested for connecting rooms & we got it.. Thank you. We also love the breakfast. Spread was good.. We also love the ambience of the lobby. Staff were polite & friendly. We bought frozen seafood earlier and the hotel kept it frozen safely for us. Swimming pool and facilities in changing room & toilet were impressive. Definitely we will come back again..Guest review byNorlidaMalaysia
- From $25.62 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 289 reviewsThe hotel is very near to restaurants, mall, jesseltonport, filipino market and handicraft market. I love the staffs especially to Wilson who really helped me choosing my tours. I love Emy and Jen as well, they are very friendly. The owner of the hotel arranged a tour for me in Kundasang and made sure I was safe. I will really recommend this hotel especially for a solo traveler like me.Guest review bywhichhazelknotSaudi Arabia
- From $66.49 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviewsThe room was spacious and the view overlooking the mountains and city is great. The adjoining mall and shops around the hotel provided easy access to food and services. The hotel location so near the KK international airport is an unexpected bonus that helps quell anxieties related to travelling to the airport for our departure home.Guest review byAAMSingapore
- From $45.66 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviewsAt that cheap price, I thought it is a "fake Shangri-La" But i was confirmed, its one of the hotels of the Shangri-La 5 star chain but this one is only 3-star. Well, lobby was presentable and room spacious and cozy. Breakfast buffet had also many choices.Guest review byAnselmMalaysia
- From $55.86 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,864 reviewsThe room is spacious and the view from swimming pool is spectacular. The family suite has a washing machine which is very handy for travellers. The hotel is in walking distance to Tanjung Aru beach and is nearby airport.Guest review byWai Sum QueenieHong Kong
