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K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah, K Avenue Sunset View Condomonium - Kota Kinabalu Airport offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

J
Jessica
From
United Kingdom
Clean big tons of room!! Really lovely lovely staff did a really good job to make me feel welcome and supported me when I had luggage to leave before my flight. Great area for a short stay with local shop and food / spa even washing on the bottom floor. Pricing was AMAZING
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
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£32.85
1 night, 2 adults
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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

K
Kohei
From
Japan
Located above Imago Shopping Mall, it is very convenient for your stay. You are able to find anything you want there. The room is clean and staffs are very kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Price from
£63.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

C
Chye Luan
From
Malaysia
Excellent service and perfect location. We travelled to KK to join Borneo Marathon. Enjoyed our stay here. Room is clean and feel very welcomed. Great service. Very near to the jetty for island hopping.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
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£89.63
1 night, 2 adults
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ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

A
Antonia
From
Croatia
ACJ Residence is a very modern accomodation in the centar of KK. Irene and Vinah with whome we talked through whatsapp were very lovley and gave as all info about the check in + photos of how to find the place a day before arrival and that was very helpful! Room was nice, tidy and clean and it came with toiletries, water, coffee, tea... :) self check out was also very simple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
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£33.40
1 night, 2 adults
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A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

S
Sandeep
From
United Kingdom
great location, property is in great shape has all amenities you need the owners are very proactive in communicating and sharing info - that’s always a plus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
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£35.95
1 night, 2 adults
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CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

T
Tobias
From
Austria
very clean high Standard room in a great area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
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£36.05
1 night, 2 adults
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AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

F
Filipa
From
Portugal
I’d a great time at the AC Residence. Really nice staff, clean, spacious, the room was so luxurious! I couldn’t recommend more. If you looking for a great place to stay in the city center, this is the one!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
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£34.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from North Borneo Railway and 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

M
MJ Wong
From
Malaysia
Pretty new and contemporary. Comfortable Bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
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£29.55
1 night, 2 adults
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The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

M
MC________
From
Qatar
the staff amazing super friendly helpful and humble highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,381 reviews
Price from
£63.42
1 night, 2 adults
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The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 2.3 km, The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a...

J
Jill
From
Netherlands
Good location, close to the airport, some really good restaurants very close by, comfortable, well-equipped rooms
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
£58.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews

    VALLEY HOTEL is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.9 km of North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviews

    In the city centre, King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a walkable area in Kota Kinabalu with good shopping.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews

    Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Hotel O Asia City is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 380 reviews

    Less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu and provides free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and concierge services.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews

    Located within 2.9 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Stay Inn Ii provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Paradise Suite at Asiacity features rooms with city views and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 717 reviews

    Centrally situated in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,219 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews

    Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,979 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,476 reviews

    Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 1.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 307 reviews

    Located within the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

  • Blossom hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

    Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

    Park Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

    Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.

Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.

Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.

Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.

A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu

  • 110 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
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What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:

  • 8.0

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must...

    Tanjung Aru sunset very nice, kota Kinabalu kundasang must go to see kota Kinabalu mountain view. Mari-Mari culture village is a must, a very good experience. Tunku Abdul Rahman park really beautiful. Beach in University Malaysia Sabah
    Guest review by
    Kiki
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in...

    Kota Kinabalu is the most cosmopolitan of the cities in Sarawak and Sabah. Shopping is good, plenty of eateries and the inner city is walkable . The traffic like in all Malaysian cities is horrific. I want to point out that taxies in Malaysia don't have meters any more and charge for transport whatever the want (always to much) compared to Grab/Uber.
    Guest review by
    Gerard
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    I love Kota Kinabalu.

    I love Kota Kinabalu. There are a lot of nice restaurants, and there are some beautiful islands you can get to. I also love the local restaurants and the dessert places like the Royal Coconut. I would definitely go back again.
    Guest review by
    Basil
    United States
  • 10.0

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the...

    Great scenery, great food, just need to be careful with the safety, sometimes you can see some homeless people in the street, and too many promoters, the local authority might need to enforce on the road safety and supervision on the overall hygine.
    Guest review by
    Yi Ping
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the...

    There are many interesting places to visit for example the Medical Science Musuem, Aquarium and Art Gallery located in University Sabah Campus. The Filipino market nice souvenir items but you will need to bargain. For seafood lovers, this is a fantastic place to satisfy your cravings. Island hopping is also great. Good idea to bring along your own pre-packed food and drinks unless you do not need to budget expenses. Just people watching whilst enjoying a cool drink is also an eye opener. There are many differences with what prevails in West M'sia. I also loved the fact that the airport was just about 20 minutes drive away from the hotel - so convenient and time (cost) saving
    Guest review by
    Laili Rusmah
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Seafood here is fresh and delicious.

    Seafood here is fresh and delicious. Ferry to island hopping was chaotic and long queue. Can improve. When at the jetty waiting for boats, had no system and just hoping hard that the pic will find you
    Guest review by
    Lee Keng
    Malaysia

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  • Monocolo Boutique Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £53.39 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 564 reviews
    Room was nice and comfortable, with everything you might need. The hotel is situated outside the congested old town, along the highway, reasonably near the airport, which made it ideal for a night's stay after our arrival in Kota Kinabalu, just before our hike up Mount Kinabalu the next day. My travel companion arrived earlier than me, and they were able to change the booking name so that they could check in without my presence.
    Guest review by
    Bernard
    Singapore

  • Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £105.12 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews
    Great hotel with lovely helpful staff. Near to local food and markets and easy to catch grab taxis everywhere you wanted to go - not far from the airport either. Room was a good size and had a kitchen with cooker, fridge, kettle and all the cutlery and crockery you would need and this was useful to have a quick breakfast before a packed day of sight-seeing - lots of local shops to buy supplies.
    Guest review by
    mumtaz
    United Kingdom

  • C'haya Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £41.29 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,877 reviews
    Clean and spacious room. The hotel is not central but you can use grab to get around quickly and cheaply. Also, the airport is only a few minutes away which was perfect for our early flight.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    United Kingdom

  • Luca Suites - Jesselton Quay

    Kota Kinabalu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, wel equipped, location. Just less than 10 minutes walk to jesselton ferry point for island hoping. View from the windows is 5 stars.
    Guest review by
    NOR ATIQAH
    Malaysia

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £148.36 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,260 reviews
    as expected of a 5 star hotel
    Guest review by
    Jasmin
    Malaysia

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