Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
A clock tower with two faces, surrounded by greenery and a white fence.
A street with a prominent entrance sign for Kota Kinabalu, surrounded by palm trees and parked cars.
A mosque with a large dome and minarets, reflecting in a calm body of water.
A cityscape with a prominent building labeled 'GAYA CENTRE', a modern glass building, and a view of the ocean.

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$45 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$49 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel 7 Suria
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$91 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$101 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$61 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$68 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
"Centrally located hotel with an on site steak house that has great food. Convenience stores downstairs, beautifully decorated rooms with gorgeous bathroom - brass fixtures stunning. Rooms are new"

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2026

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$76 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$84 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$139 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$154 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$115 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Learn more about Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.



Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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