Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterPromenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Ccikguhidayah 2025.09.19
I had a pleasant stay at Promenade Hotel. The location is very convenient right in the city center, close to shopping malls, waterfront attractions, and dining options. It’s a great base for exploring Kota Kinabalu. The lobby and common areas are spacious and welcoming. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained with all the basic amenities I needed. The sea view rooms are especially worth it for the sunset views over the waterfront. Breakfast offered a good variety of local and international options, though the restaurant can get quite busy during peak hours. The staff were generally friendly and helpful, and check-in/check-out was smooth. Overall, everything was good 😊😊😊
Very Good
2511 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
SAR 195
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Seaview Suites at Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Seaview Suites at Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterSeaview Suites at Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.10.20
Broken hairdryer, dishwasher liquid provided without sponge, all aircond not cold and the remote control battery weak.
Very Good
3 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
SAR 145
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Ming Garden Hotel & Residences Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterMing Garden Hotel & Residences Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
RRonald Willie Binati 2025.06.09
Everything is great except for the lighting in Room 568, why is it so dim? I was straining my eyes on my laptop because lighting wasn't that great. Bed is comfortable and bathroom spacious enough. The big fridge was a bonus, the same with the pantry. Recommended stay as this hotel is very near to Imago Shopping Mall
Very Good
1227 reviews
8.5/10
Price from
SAR 109
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TTipsaa 2025.09.29
The whole place is good. Only the location’s smell and parking service for guest. Stinky smell comes from nearby sewerage and when the tide is low the smells comes in. On the other hand, no free parking available. Park downstairs and early in the morning being summoned as early as 8am on saturday. Other than that, all area good and nearby a foodcourts
Very Good
473 reviews
8.6/10
Price from
SAR 168
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.10.16
Travelled with my son for the first time to KK. Glad we settled for Hyatt Regency, location was excellent. Short walk to Suria Sabah mall and Gaya Street night market was just a street away. Grab to places like Imago Mall, Sutera Harbour and Airport cost between RM5 - RM9. Room was big and beds were comfortable, only downside was that the aircon was still warm at 19 degrees. Pool was average. Breakfast buffet was good. One thing that definitely stood out was the service by the hotel staff. We arrived at 12pm with the initial thought to drop off our luggages first but they allowed us to check in rightaway. Housekeeping also called our room to ask if we needed anything. Will definitely stay here again for my next trip!
Great
1432 reviews
9.1/10
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SAR 292
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
MMeimeideblingbling 2025.08.13
The room was spacious and very clean. The staff were friendly and always smiling, providing excellent service. Although check-in was officially at 3 PM, they kindly allowed us to check in early at 12 PM as a room was already available. The breakfast was delicious, and the swimming pool was beautiful. Everything was perfect, and I will definitely choose the Marriott again on my next trip to Kota Kinabalu.
Very Good
1536 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
SAR 414
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterHilton Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.09.29
The Hotel is located at the area with many seafood restaurants and it is also convenient to access to different shops. On the first day, we were given a room without views that made us very unhappy. Then they agreed to change it to better views. The sensor of the light control was out of order on the third day, but they could fix it on the same day. The staff of the Hotel would send messages to connect with us. It was very helpful Hotel. Their breakfast was really fantastic, we highly recommended it.
Great
852 reviews
9.1/10
Price from
SAR 342
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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User 2025.08.01
This hotel absolutely blew my expectations out of the water! Both the location and the accommodations were superb. It's strategically located on a corner, directly across the street from the jetty, making it incredibly convenient for island-hopping excursions. We spent four days island hopping, and I must say, the two captains, especially for the mangrove and outer island tours, were absolutely hilarious, witty, and very responsible. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Gaya Street, Durian Street, and the Central Seafood Market, which was extremely convenient. Gaya Street also hosts a night market every Friday and Sunday, perfect for a leisurely stroll and sampling delicious street food. Diagonally opposite the hotel, there's a large shopping mall and a duty-free store. My only minor disappointment was that our three families were staying together. The room rates only differed by less than fifty (currency implied), but because I was with my son, I booked a twin room. It turned out to be quite small, whereas the other two families booked king rooms that even came with a living area! I was so incredibly jealous and felt it was a bit unfair! o(╥╥)o However, that didn't really impact our overall experience, and we still had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel also boasts an outdoor rooftop pool on the 25th floor. The elevators require a room key card to operate and only grant access to your assigned floor, which provided a great sense of security!
Very Good
1329 reviews
8.3/10
Price from
SAR 192
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterThe Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
MMuhammad Sadiq Bin Samsudin 2025.09.21
The check-in experience is great. The Luma Hotel team are all very friendly. Parking is available right at the entrance of the hotel for a fee of RM30 per day. They provided cold towel and welcome drink to help me freshen up after my long drive from Kundasang. The room is clean and spacious. You can view the bathtub from the bed if you open up the panels. This is great for those with kids and want to monitor them from the comfort of your bed. There is no swimming pool but this is understandable for the size of the hotel. Breakfast is decent with good spread. Not much crowd at 6am. There are 24hrs convenience stores within the same building for those who need to buy your supplies. The hotel is located near the Airport and Imago Shopping Mall. Other places of tourist attractions are also nearby if your are driving or book e-hailing services like Grab. Last but not least, I would like to thank the team for the personalised birthday card and the complimentary cake. It is truly memorable.
Great
804 reviews
9.2/10
Price from
SAR 265
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Promenade Service Apartments Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Promenade Service Apartments Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City CenterPromenade Service Apartments Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
MMamaraziJourney 2025.09.22
My favourite place to stay everytime visit Kota Kinabalu city very reasonable price with good facilities. Nearby shopping mall restaurant and laundry. Most important the service very good and the reception very helpful.
Very Good
666 reviews
8.6/10
Price from
SAR 62
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10.0/10
Outstanding
GGuest UserSurprise birthday party for our tiny family. Great location & foods within walking or driving. No more gym room but the view still great
Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu City by Vukka Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Jesselton Quay Kota Kinabalu City by Vukka

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 240
9.7/10
Amazing
JJosephine LWe had a great stay at Edward’s place! The unit is clean, spacious, and very comfortable for our group of 12 including kids. The location is perfect as Imago Shopping Mall is right in the same building, and most tourist attractions are only about a 10-minute drive away. Edward is also a very helpful and attentive host, recommending local food and attractions that made our trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for families or groups!
The Loft Imago Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

The Loft Imago

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 769
8.9/10
Very Good
GGuest User1) Reception can speak English that is so nice. 2) Room is clean but it is very small room. 3) Take a shower with hot water but it is VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE and very slowly. Suddenly it will STOP the hot water when you are taking a shower 🚿. 4) Breakfast is OK but the fruit is ONLY a little bit and NO re-fill. 5) Location is so far away from Gaya street.
King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 144
8.7/10
Very Good
GGuest UserThe hotel boasts a great location, a pleasant environment, and good cleanliness. The only real drawback was the incredibly loud street noise. I stayed for two nights and barely got any sleep, managing maybe three hours each night. I strongly advise anyone considering this hotel to think twice before booking.
Walk in Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Walk in Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 99
8.5/10
Very Good
SSeaMonsterEase Hotel in Kota Kinabalu is centrally located, offering simple and comfortable accommodations with free WiFi. Guests appreciate its proximity to attractions Anjung Kinabalu and Sinsuran Night Market. The hotel has received a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 317 reviews, with particular praise for its location, which scored 8.7. 
Ease Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Ease Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 68
8.1/10
Very Good
EE.STERIt's very nice to stay at this hotel...for those who come to Johor for the first time, if you arrive late because your flight delay, you can stay at this hotel because it's very close to the airport...you can just walk...no need to worry about the place to stay. hotel service is also very satisfied. but the hotel's food menu can be improved with non-spicy food choices... overall i like to stay in this hotel...tq🫰
De Galleria Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

De Galleria Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 79
7.8/10
Good
AAnonymous UserExperience of leaking aircond straightly under television. Feels not safe at all whole night. Already told the receptionist when check out regards the issue.
Unic Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Unic Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 157
7.7/10
Good
JJps2228This Airbnb location is perfect…. It’s next to a huge mall and a wide variety of eateries… it’s a walking distance to KK waterfront and sutera harbor where you get the best view of the evening sunset….. the amenities are quite good with a gym and 2 swimming pools with lots of greeneries and hammocks for chilling…. The unit however is quite old although most things work and it includes a wash and dry washing machine which was very convenient for me
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Imago Shopping Mall Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos @ Imago Shopping Mall

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 104
7.6/10
Good
RRahimI am satisfied. The staff is also very friendly. Amenities are all available and delivered directly to the room. Close to the mall so it's easy to find food. Overall is ok.
1 City Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

1 City Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 86
6.8/10
AAnonymous Userthe room is okay for the price.. but the heater in the bathroom is broken, the heater used to make hot water is also broken.. when I come to the counter it will be checked.. even when I woke up, there was still no check.. There is no heater to heat the water to drink because everything is broken.. I have to take a cold shower and drink cold water..😔
Hotel O Blossom Hotel Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center

Hotel O Blossom Hotel

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu 80.8% of visitors choose this area
Price per night from:SAR 72

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Which hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center are the most popular?

What are some accessible hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center?

What popular hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center have restaurants?

If you like the idea of sampling local flavors while traveling, consider staying at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu . There are plenty of restaurants that serve local dishes near these hotels.

What's the average price of hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center this weekend?

According to Trip.com's data, the average price for a weekend night at hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center in Kota Kinabalu is SAR 174. Prices fluctuate often; this rate is for reference only.

What's the average price per night of hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center

According to Trip.com's data, the average price per night at hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center in Kota Kinabalu is SAR 188. Prices fluctuate often; this rate is for reference only.

What hotels are recommended near Kota Kinabalu City Center?

If you're having a hard time choosing a hotel, consider staying at BayView Excursion Home, reStary Sabah Themed Homestay or The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu , these hotels have great reviews. Be sure you book early!

What luxury hotels are near Kota Kinabalu City Center?

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel and Hilton Kota Kinabalu are popular luxury hotels that aren't too expensive.

Which hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center are good for couples?

Lanvin Hotel is a popular hotel for couples.

Which hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center have gyms?

Since staying fit is important to a lot of guests, it's no surprise that gyms can be found in many hotels. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are some popular hotels with gyms.

Which hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center have free Wi-Fi?

Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Wi-Fi is an essential. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are all popular hotels that have free Wi-Fi.

Which popular hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center have pools?

Summer is a great season to take your kids or family on a trip to Kota Kinabalu City Center in Kota Kinabalu. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu are some popular hotels with pools.

Which popular hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center have parking?

If you're planning on driving to Kota Kinabalu City Center in Kota Kinabalu, why not stay at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu or Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu ? These are all popular hotels with parking lots.

Which hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center are popular with budget travelers?

Whether you're traveling for business or going on a vacation, Promenade Service Apartments, Hotel 7 Suria and TD Capital Hotel are popular hotels at great price points.

What hotels near Kota Kinabalu City Center offer breakfast?

A delicious breakfast is a great way to kick start your day. If you want to stay at a hotel with breakfast near Kota Kinabalu City Center in Kota Kinabalu, consider Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu or Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu . Be sure to book these popular hotels in advance!

Hotel Info for Tourists

Total Properties322
Number of Reviews52,076
Lowest PriceSAR 52
Highest PriceSAR 4,251
Average Price (Weekdays)SAR 347
Average Price (Weekends)SAR 362