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1. 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, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, good staff, good breakfast."
Canada
XIAO HUI
$78 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
$90 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 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
$225 nightly
The price is $243
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."
United Kingdom
Kingsley
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
$372 nightly
The price is $404
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Gaya Island Resort
Reception

7. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
$80 nightly
The price is $89
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

8. 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
$61 nightly
The price is $69
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
$100 nightly
The price is $110
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lobby

10. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

11. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant

12. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
$129 nightly
The price is $142
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
City Double Room (AC 9) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. 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, (97 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
$25 nightly
The price is $29
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

14. 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)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
$142 nightly
The price is $155
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Lobby sitting area

15. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
$48 nightly
The price is $55
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Breakfast area

16. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
$48 nightly
The price is $54
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Klagan Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

17. 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
$134 nightly
The price is $148
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

18. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (954 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
$71 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Horizon Hotel
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

19. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Helpful staff that let me check in early :)"
Australia
Brittany
$23 nightly
The price is $27
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Gaia 95
Cafe

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
$29 nightly
The price is $31
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
Paula 1-night trip
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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