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Discover 531 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel. "
The price is $61
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Friendly and knowledgeable staff."
The price is $131
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (121)
"Good location with shopping Centre and dining around the premises. "
The price is $119
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103)
"Staff were very helpful and even though I arrived very early am, they were still very friendly."
The price is $49
$61 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"clogged sink in my room at the Kinabalu View wing"
The price is $153
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
"Great buffet breakfast. And access to executive lounge for free canapes and drinks at 5pm-7pm was amazing. Gym was ok nothing special "
The price is $76
$84 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Kota Kinabalu to book here. Best location for sunset"
The price is $69
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing room, Loved the roof top bar, and the view was amazing."
The price is $84
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (436)
"Had a lovely stay, would like to have seen more food options and later bar food service. Activities team were great, reception and waiting staff were not very friendly, expected a higher level of service. "
The price is $214
$344 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (867)
"overall ok, but the shower not hot enough"
The price is $70
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (528)
"Huge rooms and very comfortsble, with great views to the ocean. Check in , concierge, pool and retaurant staff were wonderful. Swimming pool was great. Would highly recomend."
The price is $99
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"Very convenient location in town. Place was clean and comfortable. A bit weird, since it is on the 7th floor of the Sabah Mall, but separate lifts (one lift for rooms, another for mall) eased my mind. Just a short walk away from the seafood heaven of KK, and there was a day market around the corner on Sunday. Breakfast was plentiful, in terms of choices and food. "
The price is $24
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Hotel 7 Suria
Aerial view
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice."
The price is $229
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"Great buffet! "
The price is $68
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great. "
The price is $163
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Poolside bar
Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (436)
"Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room "
The price is $229
$252 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Gayana Marine Resort
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"A resort for relaxing and chill… "
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Jesselton Suite | Terrace/patio
The Jesselton Hotel
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (446)
"The checkout procedure was tedious and lengthy. It may due to lack of training or being trained."
The price is $44
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
The Jesselton Hotel
Porch
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (157)
"We only stayed briefly between connecting flights and booked into two rooms. The staff at reception were absolutely first rate making us very welcome and the rooms were both spotless. We didn’t eat due to our brief staff so cannot comment on the food at the restaurant. The hotel is the perfect choice for quick access to the airport at Koh a Kinabalu which is a cheap taxi ride away."
The price is $40
$45 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Business center
Oceania Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (504)
"Staff of the hotel were exceptional and helpful. Hotel is slightly out of the main area, however, lots of food options around the area and easy enough to get to the Main Streets. "
The price is $30
$34 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Oceania Hotel
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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Info

Number of reviews
11,297
Location
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Similar neighborhoods
Pusat Bandar, Kampung Sembulan Baru and Tanjung Aru
Accommodation
531 hotels
Known landmarks
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Sabah State Museum and Signal Hill Observatory Platform
Hotels with family-friendly amenities
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel and Hotel 7 Suria
Known for
Bars and pubs, dining and markets
Lowest price
$24
Highest price
$229

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, CJ Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Hotel Eden54 and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 278 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Centre Point, and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You could also plan a visit to Imago Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Anjung Samudera, Warisan Square, and Local Fruits Market. While you're out sightseeing, Kompleks Asia City and Handicraft Market are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.

Recent reviews of Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5/5 Excellent
"What a wonderful place to stay. Amazing room, Loved the roof top bar, and the view was amazing."
A verified traveler stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Posted 3 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu