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. Rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. Rooms on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge for evening cocktails, afternoon high tea, and use of private meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at Urban Kitchen, which serves Malaysian and International cuisines. Light meals are offered at Drip, while Breakout Lounge has a selection of alcoholic beverages. Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of western and Asian specialties. When the sun goes down, guests can enjoy live music and sip on signature craft cocktails at Club Bar located at the Hotel Lobby. Car hire and valet parking are available at an additional charge. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the 24-hour reception for assistance or local area information. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes from the Jesselton Jetty, a 5-minute drive to the famous handicraft market, and a mere 5-minute walk to the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, dotted with bars and restaurants that comes to life when the sun goes down. The Sabah State Museum is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.3 miles from the property. For some retail therapy, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is 0.9 mi away, Imago Shopping Mall is 3018 ft away and the Sabah International Convention Center is 1.7 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal, Asian, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Norshafarina
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room service super tip top Super friendly and helpful staff Choice of breakfast Near to airport easy access to places nearby, walking distance
  • Omar
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    1- The staff was very very friendly and helpful. 2- The place is very clean, the sheets the bathroom everything was clean but the room floor, it had some small stains. 3- The in-room dining is very good. 4- The breakfast was good as well. 5- The...
  • John
    Malaysia Malaysia
    food is good superb,staff is friendly,had my wobderful birthday at the hotel
  • Abdul
    Brunei Brunei
    Staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. Appreciate the help from the concierge to assist me to access the parking.
  • Tenggol
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the room. All net, clean and very spacious.
  • Oxfomosa
    Malaysia Malaysia
    warm hospitality of the staff, definitely! i felt welcomed with every interaction with the staff, thank you so much for this. the location in town is another big plus! lovely rooftop swimming pool (opens 7 am - 8 pm). complimentary parking for...
  • Aakash
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Hotel is great and staff are amazing. Great breakfast buffet spread and worth getting as there are no good cafes or restaurants around the immediate surrounding area. Pool is great, but could do with a regular clean as water gets murky and a...
  • Zaziah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Love the breakfast and the room so excellent. The connectivity is superb too.
  • Halimahtun
    Brunei Brunei
    My gowd the spread of breakfast food was amazing I did went this year during Ramadan season the sungkai spread also beyond my imagination
  • Audrey
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I liked that the hotel staff would text to ask if you needed assistance - attention to detail! The pool was good for a dip and some sunbathing too.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Urban Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Seafood • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • DRIP Cafe
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal
  • The Club
    • Cuisine
      Local • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 4 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 5 per hour.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Hilton Kota Kinabalu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hilton Kota Kinabalu

  • Guests staying at Hilton Kota Kinabalu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet
  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 1,150 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hilton Kota Kinabalu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
    • Steam room
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
  • Hilton Kota Kinabalu has 4 restaurants:

    • Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
    • DRIP Cafe
    • Urban Kitchen
    • The Club
  • The prices at Hilton Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Hilton Kota Kinabalu include:

    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Family