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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.

I recently stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, and it was an exceptional experience! The hotel's prime location, stunning sea views, and luxurious amenities made my stay unforgettable. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring all my needs were met. The rooftop pool and sunset bar provided the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a top-notch stay in Kota Kinabalu.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,602 reviews
Price from
$88.96
1 night, 2 adults
FLYPOD Hotel, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 mi from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,419 reviews
Price from
$82.29
1 night, 2 adults
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 .

i love everything
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
2,134 reviews
Price from
$72.56
1 night, 2 adults
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor pool, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Center is located 656 feet from Jesselton Point.

Location
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
2,079 reviews
Price from
$56.76
1 night, 2 adults
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

Location is really suitable
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
1,378 reviews
Price from
$32.98
1 night, 2 adults
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,013 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a...

    Nice view and tasty breakfast. And really kind service.

  • Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,547 reviews

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

    Best Location & Clean Room & Friendly Staff

  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,602 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.

    Clean & great location. Staff were extremely helpful.

  • King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,816 reviews

    In the city center, 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
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,707 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
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,226 reviews

    Located a 5-minute walk from Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations 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
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 223 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 1-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a...

    Good location in the middle of the city Friendly staff

  • Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 288 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 4.7 miles of Filipino Market Sabah, Asaya Hotel Kota Kinabalu - Refurbished 2024 features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    Comfortable, clean & easy to get grab to airport.

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,180 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 mi from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Center features accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

    Very clean n comfortable. Good breakfast selections.

  • Hotel 7 Suria
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,780 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria has concierge services and free WiFi.

    Good service. The guy from reception assist till the ground floor.

  • FLYPOD Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,419 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 mi from Tanjung Aru Beach, FLYPOD Hotel offers accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

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

  • TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,462 reviews

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

    Very clean and comfortable. I would def stay here again

  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,369 reviews

    Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu features 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
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,378 reviews

    Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 787 feet 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
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,757 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
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,134 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 center of Kota Kinabalu

  • Kinabalu 6ty3 Homestay
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 16-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Kinabalu 6ty3 Homestay has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

  • South China Sea Place by Kinabina Homestay
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, South China Sea Place by Kinabina Homestay has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 36 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.4 miles of Filipino Market Sabah, Kk homeStay City suites Room Ming Garden Residence features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean, also the room is so big and comfortable

  • Diamond Inn
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 146 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 9-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Diamond Inn has accommodations with free WiFi.

    Staff's attitude and services. Clean and cozy room

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

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.2 miles 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
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 219 reviews

    Walk In Hotel has accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

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

  • Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 274 reviews

    Matata Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 7 miles of International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC and a 8-minute walk of Signal Hill Observatory.

    Pretty much everything. Room is nice, staff is friendly.

  • Hotel Sixty3
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 617 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.

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:

  • Scored 10
    10

    Kota Kinabalu must visit list for Holiday with family and...

    Kota Kinabalu must visit list for Holiday with family and never disappoint you with fun adventures activity such as island hoping and visit kundasang and shopping and dinning where a lot of seafood to choose from and the best ever I encountered Ikan Bakar Sabah.Thumbs up.
    NORLIZAH
    Brunei
  • Scored 10
    10

    The beautiful Sabah as a whole.

    The beautiful Sabah as a whole. When not going there for shopping or city life, the place is full of nature and culture with friendly people. It is easy to get round the state especially if you use Google map :-) All sort of activities are available, whether you are alone, with family, with small kids or friends. All the days I was there, I ate different food and cuisine and best part is, most of them are offered within one shopping complex. When I felt not going out, I ordered food and even groceries from Grab.
    Maz Macabre
    Brunei
  • Scored 10
    10

    We mostly spent our time in Kundasang where we got to see...

    We mostly spent our time in Kundasang where we got to see the stunning hills and mountain scenery and spend time with the wildlife at Desa Dairy Farm, the Alpaca Club, the Arnab Village Ranau. We also got to pick strawberries at Mesilau Strawberry Garden - though it's not in season, it was still a fun experience for the kids. We also got a chance to visit Tanjung Aru and play bubbles while watching the sunset. We also had a fantastic seafood dinner at KK Garden Seafood, where the kids got a chance to see a wide array of live seafood as well. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience and we would definitely come back to experience other parts of Sabah in the future.
    Salimah
    Singapore
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Kota Kinabalu was for me a stepping stone to get to forest...

    Kota Kinabalu was for me a stepping stone to get to forest and wildlife at Sepilok and Kinabalu Park. I was glad to enjoy the local food here and to realise what a multicultural place this is with perhaps 35 indigenous groups as well as people of Chinese, Malay and Indian background also settled as well as more recent English colonisation. All these cultures have influenced the way I ate and interacted with people on this journey. The local people have big hearts and often joy in their faces. They have made every effort to help me and my travel companion. I look forward to bringing more of my family here to enjoy this beautiful place. I hope that I can help reduce the need for Palm oil in this world so the we can keep the complex jungles that still exist here. I am very grateful for the work that has been done to protect the Parks that have already been gazetted.
    Catherine
  • Scored 10
    10

    Loved the city. So relaxed compared to KL

    Loved the city. So relaxed compared to KL But not worth the price. Quality doesn't match up Price of seafood is more expensive than KL. Quality of Hotels are not good in general and the price is similar or more expensive to KL. Doesn't make any sense.
    Harsh
    Malaysia
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Looks like it could be a good tourist spot in the next few...

    Looks like it could be a good tourist spot in the next few years due to the large amount of building work taking place however right now the whole place has an eerie sort of feel to it which as a tourist makes you feel quite uncomfortable. Despite this there are still many tourist spots situated in around the city, in particular Masjid Bandaraya, a beautiful mosque located 10 minutes from the city centre by car.
    A
    Anonymous

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  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 422 reviews
    the property was very good ! everything was within walking distance (from Jesselton Point to small local restaurants to nice malls) or within a short Grab ride. the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming as well as helpful. Although the room didn’t have a window, it was very comfortable and pretty large for the price paid. Good bathroom too. I’d come back to this hotel without any hesitation !
    Meryem
    Hong Kong
  • Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,079 reviews
    Mercure hotel is on a perfect place in the city. it is within walking distance from both Suria Sabah mall and Jesselton Pier for boattrips to the Islands. Nice rooftop terrace, although the pool was a bit short.
    Tomas
    Finland
  • From $297.83 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 2,602 reviews
    Value for money, not 5 star Dubai standards, about 3 but still good service and probably one of the better hotels in Kota.
    Lorraine
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,121 reviews
    The general feel is of a 5 star hotel. Beautiful design internally and by the pool. The staff are very friendly.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • From $40.48 per night
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,378 reviews
    Friendly staff. Clean room. 3 stars hotel w 5 stars quality.
    Siti Rohaida Adrianna
    Malaysia

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