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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...

T
Tobias
From
Switzerland
big and modern room, close to the airport, gym and pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
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£32.82
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
Kseniia
From
Russia
It was perfect! Swimming pull was clean, placement was a most central! Stuff and service was perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
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£63.90
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.

H
HUNGWEI
From
Taiwan
everything is perfect and wonderful, location is really good~Recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
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£86.33
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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£33.36
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.

k
kevin
From
Vietnam
Any little problem was sorted quickly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
Price from
£35.91
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.

C
Chee Keong
From
Malaysia
Location - very convenient, near to tourist attractions and eateries Very friendly owner and staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
£36.01
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.

N
Najwa
From
Malaysia
everything is good. the service is 👍🏼👍🏼 anything you need help just roger them ..anyhow, i loveeee the bed,comforter.. mantapp.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
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£34.17
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, 10 reviews
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£29.52
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.

G
Guido
From
Italy
A splendid property with a gigantic, impeccably clean room. Extremely convenient for the airport (just 5 minutes by taxi at a very low cost) and relatively convenient for getting to the city center by taxi as well. I'm truly impressed with this place and would recommend it to anyone. Compared to the average options in Kota Kinabalu, this place shines like the sun of the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,375 reviews
Price from
£63.35
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...

L
Liv
From
New Zealand
Such cool interior design, staff were super lovely and a comfy bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,009 reviews
Price from
£58.04
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

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Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,428 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 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 718 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,220 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, 1,974 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, 366 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 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.

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

  • 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 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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 169 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 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 88 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 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 306 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 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 378 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.

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • 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.

  • 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 465 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 459 reviews

    Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews

    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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

    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.

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

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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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  • Hotel O Sianglory Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
    We love this place. So unic decoration. Clean too actually. Don't go to deep cleaning people! You booked for 2 3 star hotel. Not 5 star. And cheap too. Why you expecting more if you don't want to spend more from your pocket. 7 eleven, restaurant (good food actually) and cheap. Easy to park a car and easy to request for a grab or maxim.
    Guest review by
    KhadijahEdi
    Malaysia

  • CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

    Kota Kinabalu
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
    Everything was great about my stay at CJ's residence. The staffs are always open and ready to help me asap whenever I experience any problems during my stay. Room was very clean and comfy, they provided a lot of amenities that I feel I'm really staying in a 5 star hotel. So far the best hotel ever that I stayed 👍🏻
    Guest review by
    Christy
    Malaysia

  • Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £121.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
    The hotel is situated right by Jesselton pier so easy access to the off shore islands and has a great roof top pool and bar on the 23rd floor where you can watch the sunset across the South China Sea. All the staff were exceedingly helpful and if you requested something it was pretty much done instantaneously.
    Guest review by
    Peter
    United Kingdom

  • Gaya Centre Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £39.34 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 997 reviews
    A good hotel to stay if you want to walk around KK. Very close to gaya street night market, a shopping mall (suria sabah) and jesselton terminal (if you're planning for island hopping). Their staff are very welcoming and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Norfaiqah
    Malaysia

  • A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    From £51.15 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews
    It's an excellent hotel will 5 star service. The staffs was so very helpful and I totally like this place. I am defiantly coming back. Thats for sure.
    Guest review by
    Capt Kumaran
    Malaysia

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