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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Hi It’s Excellent everything. Thank you "
The price is ฿3,036
฿3,355 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"Great location!"
The price is ฿3,552
฿3,913 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Nice place. Very friendly!!"
The price is ฿2,733
฿3,027 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (161)
"Clean and service was great. Did not like the shower/toilet set up especially when sharing a twin bed with someone else. Otherwise the place is ex Ellen’s if you plan to eat at Welcome Seafood Restaurant. "
The price is ฿1,776
฿2,172 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Nice"
The price is ฿2,844
฿3,148 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (777)
"What a DEAL!! An incredibly nice, clean, centrally located modern hotel at such a low price - and that price included an all-you-can-eat Chinese breakfast buffet each morning. On-site gym and outdoor pool, on-site convenience store, on-site restaurant, shuttle service to the 3 major shopping malls, on-site laundry service, and a huge, well-furnished, well-kept hotel room with all the modern-day amenities I needed. I HIGHLY recommend the Ming Garden Hotel is/when you're visiting Kota Kinabalu."
The price is ฿1,302
฿1,612 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (922)
"Guest Experience Manager was very pleasant friendly and helpful. "
The price is ฿2,452
฿2,724 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (890)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is ฿4,358
฿4,782 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Grandis Hotel

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (546)
"It is very relaxing"
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (117)
"Lovely reception on arrival, clean and well maintained hotel with nice touches. It was a treat to stay. "
The price is ฿2,657
฿2,945 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff not really friendly"
The price is ฿4,734
฿5,189 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
The Magellan Sutera Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (573)
"Great room with sea view. Excellent facilities like break fast pool with view, rooftop bar "
The price is ฿3,560
฿3,921 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (677)
"Old property. Need renovation. "
The price is ฿1,804
฿2,024 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Gaya Centre Hotel

3.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (733)
"Clean and comfortable hitel with good harbourfront virw"
Gaya Centre Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Booked 4 nights and check out after 30 minutes. No Refund"
The price is ฿1,473
฿1,667 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (418)
"I ordered room service but never came.staff poor command of english.room not properly clean after housekeepong check"
The price is ฿2,287
฿2,546 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Close to lots of amenities "
The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (109)
"Great place. Walking distance to all. "
The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Horizon Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (943)
"Spacious and clean rooms. Generous spread of complimentary breakast. Close to many dining options "
The price is ฿3,010
฿3,327 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Horizon Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Excellent staff assistance"
The price is ฿3,602
฿3,966 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travellers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Make sure that you visit Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point while you're in the neighbourhood.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Signel Hostel and AC Residence.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 297 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City. You could also plan a visit to Kota Kinabalu Central Market or Imago Shopping Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. 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, Handicraft Market and Plaza Wawasan are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.