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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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.

Great location and great people
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,340 reviews
Price from£81.16per night
Horizon Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .

Strategic location
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
2,115 reviews
Price from£60.61per night
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is situated 200 metres from Jesselton Point.

break fast so great
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
2,104 reviews
Price from£35.82per night
C'haya Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

It was convenient to find food and the view is nice 👍
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
1,435 reviews
Price from£31.02per night
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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.

Location n staff
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,240 reviews
Price from£25.79per night
The Klagan Regency 1Borneo, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring direct access to the 1Borneo Hypermall, The Klagan Regency offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.

The place is not a new set up .. but the room is reasonably clean and properly taken care . There is stench at the door upon entering the room ..anyway it's not a new hotel so it's expected to have some setbacks.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
380 reviews
Price from£35.23per night
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

The location is good. Room is tidy and clean. Good room ambience. Nice lobby. Helpful and kind staffs.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,052 reviews
Price from£91.82per night
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Strategically located in Kota Kinabalu's commercial district, Ming Garden Hotel & Residences offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It boasts an outdoor pool and 4 dining options.

Very good
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
118 reviews
Price from£31.41per night
Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Pantai Inn is a 5-minute walk from colourful Sunday Gaya Street Market and Merdeka Shopping Mall's many souvenir shops.

I love to stay here. Had a great shower and also the water pressure is awesome compared to other hotel. The room was comfortable. But no Kiblat sign at the room. Hopefully the hotel management can put the sign at the siling.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
839 reviews
Price from£24.33per night
Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

It's a pleasure to have great services and friendly staff. The hotel had a variety of food for breakfast and the ambiance was so nice.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,714 reviews
Price from£27.69per night
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

    Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.

  • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,399 reviews

    Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.

    Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff

  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,341 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.

    Breakfast marvellous & many choices and room spacious

  • King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,645 reviews

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

    The room is very clean.. toilet also clean and tidy.

  • Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,713 reviews

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

    Easy to fund, clean and tidy and very helpful staff

  • Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,365 reviews

    Located a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodation overlooking South China Sea. The property has 5 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool.

    great hotel to stay for a vacation at Kota Kinabalu

  • Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

    Close to Waterfront. Nice pool. Nice room. Amazing staff

  • Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 284 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024 features a bar and views of the city.

    Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,027 reviews

    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...

    It was so clean, smelt great, and had such nice theme and setting

  • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,187 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...

    Breakfast is excellent.Location of hotel is fabulous

  • Hotel 7 Suria
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,132 reviews

    Less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is situated in Kota Kinabalu and features free WiFi and concierge services.

    .worth it... everything is perfect! right location

  • FLYPOD Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,024 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Easy to find. Strategic locations.. near the airport.

  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,411 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.

    ROOM WAS FANTASTIC, THE POOL & TABLE SERVICE WAS GREAT

  • Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,240 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.

    Strategic location. Everything okey. Staff service 👍

  • C'haya Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,435 reviews

    Featuring 2 dining options and an infinity pool at the rooftop, C'haya Hotel offers modern guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Very comfortable,frendly staff & very recomend👍👍

  • Horizon Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,115 reviews

    Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms .

    Fantastic location, spacious rooms, friendly staff

Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

  • Gemilang Hotel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Gemilang Hotel features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

  • TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,466 reviews

    TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

    Everything. This hostel is beautiful and extremely clean

  • Stanton Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 295 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 2.4 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Stanton Hotel features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service.

    The hotel was very clean. Staff were extremely helpful.

  • Diamond Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi.

    Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room

  • Monocolo Boutique Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 395 reviews

    Located within 4.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Monocolo Boutique Hotel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    Nice, clean & simple hotel that meets our requirements

  • Hotel Sixty3
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 503 reviews

    Only a few steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hotel Sixty3 offers elegantly decorated, air conditioned guest rooms in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

    The room is big & clean. Good location. Friendly staff.

  • Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 2 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Residence-South China Sea Place by WinJ Management features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Walk In Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 194 reviews

    Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

    Very clean. Everything looks clean like new. WIFI good.

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:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Tour the city by walking around during peak hour is the best...

    Tour the city by walking around during peak hour is the best option. love seafood? here's is the seafood heaven but make sure you know on how to pick the fresh one. Good to shop during sales or promotion. and make sure you have the exact amount of money during buying transaction or else they wont give you balance cause they'll sum up the amount into the nearest whole number.
    NB Omar
    Brunei Darussalam
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out...

    We spent some two days in the city and then transferred out to Tuaran for a five day beach holiday which I thoroughly recommend. The beach was amazing and our hotel opened on to it. Whilst in the city, we eat at Little Italy and the food was fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. ‘Grab’ taxis are very cheap and make it easy to move around the city.o
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Great place for vacation.

    Great place for vacation. The Philippine market was so crowd. the goods are expensive but still can bargain. Be careful with the seller who offer you to pack your things in the box. you have to check before they seal it.
    Nor Ameer
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    The little city or small town is not special at all, there...

    The little city or small town is not special at all, there is no charm to it really and I would not visit it for the town itself. However, it is a town where the airport is so you have to go through it. It is very convenient to access the Jesselton pier to take the boats to the island and to go to the markets, which are not really that special. They are OK. I have seen many great markets throughout Asia.
    Sandra Virginia
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights.

    we stayed in 4 different hotels for 3-4 nights. All good in different ways. Sea food was super and other meals good,(some too spicy for us but we learnt to ask for "not too spicy") Taxi transport was cheap and easy. Ferry boat transfers were more difficult, Ask Island Hotels for their ferry times BEFORE you book return flights as free ferries only go at selective times. We had to book a private ferry so we could get to the airport for a 13.00 flight. (cost £48) Loved the area but we were on the wrong coast for easy access to oranotang monkeys . Flights across were too expensive for us to make the trip!
    david
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish...

    My Mrs. and the group enjoyed the trips to central fish markets and night markets, seafood restaurants, etc. Big spacious living room for everyone to use. Easy to hail transport…so many cars around us waiting for passengers Buying provisions no problem Good food in the mall
    PHILIP

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • From £126.46 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,341 reviews
    Evrything is just perfect and deserve 5 stars..especially the service is wonderful and they are always there to assist us in any issues, the food is fantabulous with lots of varieties and the service of the staffs are really great, they are ready to serve us anytime and with smiling and friendly faces always.. i just love the lightings on the bedhead insde the room...the raya buffet is just out of the world...Great and fantastic hotel..pls keep it up ur wonderful job..😍
    Thirukkumari
    Malaysia
  • From £10.64 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 131 reviews
    They are so friendly and helpful. The room was clean, bed is comfortable. Locations is good, short walk to KK Sentral, food is on the corner, boat terminal is not so far either. Breakfast is toast bread, some jams and coffee/tea. **** Walls are thin (like many hotels) so when read about silent hours please follow the rules. Some guest can be really noise but this is nothing to do with them.
    One Road One World
    Turkey
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 27 reviews
    Its a cosy home in the most convenient place you can be. The home is superclean, facilities are fully provided, the amazing home projector system and apt home decor, also with the best view ever. The owner is really responsive and very helpful. Just a walk away to Jesselton Point & Gaya street equipled with swimming pool too facing sunset, what more we can ask for. Its beyond amazing!
    G
    Ghanageswary
    Malaysia
  • From £161.13 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 711 reviews
    The location of the hotel is great. Jesselton Quay, from where the boats depart for the small islands, is just a few minutes' walk away. The hotel is well equipped. Breakfast is worthwhile, especially for lovers of Asian food. Dinner is also recommended. The cocktails in the bar are excellent. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
    Matthias
    Germany
  • From £38.75 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 727 reviews
    Very clean and conducive room. Staff were extremely helpful. Very modern outlook of the room. Very good location. The room is so good, one would be surprised when compared to the environment around it. Don't judge the room from the outside. The inside is like 5 star hotel. WYSIWG.
    KRISHNAN
    Malaysia
  • From £303 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,260 reviews
    I stayed at Shangri la Hotel before Covid pandemic. It wasn’t peak season so it was chill and relaxing. This time, I felt a bit busy and packed with tourists with all the facilities. Swimming pools are nice compared to my last visit. Breakfast are lots of different choices.
    Alice
    Hong Kong
  • From £166.03 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,052 reviews
    everything is perfect…i just want to try and experience for myself to stay for one night to know if the service and everything is the same as in marriott hotel in manila philippines….because if i go back philippines with my boyfriend we always stays at marriott hotel…
    t
    tricia
    Malaysia
  • From £26.02 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,713 reviews
    At that cheap price, I thought it is a "fake Shangri-La" But i was confirmed, its one of the hotels of the Shangri-La 5 star chain but this one is only 3-star. Well, lobby was presentable and room spacious and cozy. Breakfast buffet had also many choices.
    Anselm
    Malaysia
  • From £33.24 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 114 reviews
    A first-class budget hotel. Clean and comfortable at a reasonable price with a truly impressive attitude from the staff. They will go above and beyond to make your stay a good one. If I return to Kota Kinabalu, I will stay here.
    James
    United States
  • From £39.75 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,104 reviews
    Good location of the hotel, walking distance to Suria Mall and Jesselton Jetty. Those that wanted to go for Island hoping are recommended to stay at this Hotel. It's just 5 mins walk to the Jetty. Nice and clean room.
    STANLEY DEE
    Malaysia
  • From £33.94 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,645 reviews
    The breakfast was nice and they actually changed the menu daily. The room was nice but the wall might be slightly thin. The hotel is like in the center of the city, walking around was very convenient
    Minh Tung
    Malaysia
  • From £22.66 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 839 reviews
    the room big enough.. bathroom spacious the room and bathroom is clean.. the hotel have lift.. near Jesselton food court, jetty and market, walkable length..
    NOOR RAWAIDA
    Malaysia
  • From £36.81 per night
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 371 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.
    Capt Kumaran
    Malaysia
  • From £39.75 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,104 reviews
    The hotel high floor can overseeing the sea, and Jesselton Bay. The room I booked was apartment type, and spacious.
    Chia Loo
    Malaysia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,354 reviews
    This is an excellent hotel close to the airport. Friendly and helpful staff.
    M Padilla
    Philippines
  • From £36.23 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 39 reviews
    Very clean , comfortable , location near airport and also close to shops.
    MOZALINAH
    Malaysia
  • From £113.75 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,365 reviews
    Feel just like staying in luxury 5 star hotel. Holiday mood activated.
    Jamilul Firdaus Bin
    Malaysia
  • From £100.20 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 946 reviews
    Location is superb. 5 star hotel in KK
    atiqahzulazmi90
    Malaysia
  • From £27.60 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 394 reviews
    I love the location of the hotel
    Felomino
    Philippines
  • From £38.82 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,126 reviews
    Near airport A ways from city
    Don Pulley
    United States

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