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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Just excellent. Also, great for those who bring their children. "
The price is ￥34,121
￥40,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"This was a very nice property with a great pool and comfortable rooms. My daughter loved the waterslide and had fun at the kids club. The discovery centre was a unique addition. The restaurant offerings were delicious but lacked a bit in terms of completing a meal (eg Indian food but no raita or chutneys, Malaysian coffee but no condensed milk). The pool area could have used more things like light sandwiches , nachos etc. attention to detail could be improved on (eg you ask on your online...
The price is ￥23,857
￥26,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2025
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Staff not really friendly"
The price is ￥23,052
￥25,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Fantastic Hotel in KK! Staff were friendly, engaging and helpful. The front desk staff helped us organize a couple of great tours and transportation. The breakfast is a must, sooo good! The pool area is gorgeous and bar staff is attentive and funny. Location is convenient for waterfront, markets, jesselton ferry terminal. Rooms were amazing, quiet, comfortable. Definately go for the water view! Worth every penny, loved it! "
The price is ￥11,241
￥12,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Lobby

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (910)
"Mist thing is good, vut food is not many kind."
The price is ￥11,790
￥13,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Staff were super friendly and helpful."
The price is ￥14,217
￥15,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2025
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Excellent staff assistance"
The price is ￥14,104
￥15,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (563)
"Probably one of the best located hotels in the centre of KK. Perfect views from the rear of the hotel. Good facilities but some of the furniture was a bit worn. Car parking was good but in a disused part of the complex."
The price is ￥16,956
￥18,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Gayana Marine Resort
Poolside bar

Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (474)
"Great getaway resort away from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for a couple nights stay as may run out of activities within the vicinity if staying longer. Staff were amazing and kind! Thank you to all!! Property condition is a bit outdated with expected wear and tear but kept clean enough for an enjoyable stay."
The price is ￥35,951
￥39,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2025
Gayana Marine Resort
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Front of property

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (768)
"The breakfast buffet lines were empty very early and without refill"
The price is ￥5,357
￥6,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Restaurant

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (149)
"Only overnight stay to catch a flight. Hotel stay generally pleasant. Breakfast provided. Only drawback is the hotel is located on the wrong side of the city on a very busy road."
The price is ￥7,767
￥9,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
King Seaview Suite (High Floor) | View from room

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157)
"Conveniently located opposite Suria Sabah. Staff were friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. "
The price is ￥20,285
￥22,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
3 outdoor pools

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

5.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (765)
"Most beautiful beaches and sunrise The hotel is like a elegant garden The staff is really nice and friendly The atmosphere is quite and you can hear the gorgeous sound of the bird You can see many lovely animals like monkeys lizard many kinds of bird and squirrels Standing on the balcony viewing the peaceful sea you know that life can really be a long adventure "
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Gaya Island Resort

5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (442)
"The staff, the staff, the staff. Such genuine helpful staff quick to resolve any problems. Genuine smiles. The East Malaysians are the best hosts."
Gaya Island Resort
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25)
"Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool. "
The price is ￥12,483
￥13,828 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotel
Outdoor pool

Grandis Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (888)
"Staff very helpful and hotel spotless. Well located. We had a really pleasant stay and would stay again"
The price is ￥16,721
￥18,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Grandis Hotel
Borneo Beach Villas
Outdoor pool

Borneo Beach Villas

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (348)
"The hotel is old and requires an upgrade. I stayed at the beach front villa, it has a nice view though."
The price is ￥7,625
￥9,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Borneo Beach Villas
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Lobby lounge

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (115)
"Second stay this time. My go to hotel every time I visit KK."
The price is ￥12,136
￥13,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
View from room

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (535)
"Check-in was good and fast with such a friendly and professional staff. Room is just as requested. Only drawback is lack of switches for lighting which was replaced with digital push screen which doesn't seem to work resulting in a poorly lit room and caused inconveniences due to that. Prefer to have manual swtches for practicality."
The price is ￥6,645
￥7,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Aerial view

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (169)
"BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE. "
The price is ￥38,045
￥43,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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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 Anjung Samudera 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, Ritz Residence at Imago Loft B 7th Floor is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is steps from Imago Shopping Mall, and offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Signel Hostel and AC Residence.

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

Expedia has 301 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?

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What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Anjung Samudera, 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 neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, 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.