Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a garden and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu which includes markets, a small town or village and food
Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, a bay or harbor and tropical scenes
Kota Kinabalu featuring a city

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Top hotels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P5,229 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
P5,229
P5,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Everything was excellent. The restaurant is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend in every aspect plus the price was great."

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
4 out of 5
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P2,242 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P2,242
P2,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
7.4/10 Good! (777 reviews)
"Clean and cozy."

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Ming Garden Hotel and Residences
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort
5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P8,152 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
P8,152
P8,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Beautiful property with amazing views of the ocean. Lovely private beach within the resort which is ideal for children. The hotel staff were courteous, welcoming and ever ready to assist. True Sabahan hospitality!"

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,353 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
P4,353
P4,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (925 reviews)
"Guest Experience Manager was very pleasant friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5 out of 5
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P6,130 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
P6,130
P6,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (575 reviews)
"Excellent five star hotel with modern rooms with all the amenities and a cloud like bed. Great restaurants, rooftop bar, 8th floor pool, all overlooking the South China Sea with many waterfront dining options and markets within easy walking distance."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P4,966 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
P4,966
P5,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kampung Air
The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20  mins drive from the city.

Tanjung Aru

5/5(1 area review)

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Tanjung Aru
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah State Mosque are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra
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Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Karambunai

Downtown Kota Kinabalu