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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.

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Anonymous
From
Malaysia
Breakfast spread was good. Room is clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,572 reviews
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$89.54
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

A
Aliff
From
Malaysia
aircond was to hot
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,654 reviews
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$24.18
1 night, 2 adults
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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 .

E
Eii
From
Malaysia
room is good,,and also food nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,889 reviews
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$70.69
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,976 reviews
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$55.37
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

K
Krzysztof
From
Poland
Good location, breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,419 reviews
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$31.45
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

R
Ryan Siow
From
Malaysia
3/6/2025: My room is Executive Suite, it has Living room, one double bed room and one queen bed room, both rooms have own toilet. Very nice, clean. Swimming pool at rooftop 9am-630pm. Limited parking space. My kids are happy. Thank you 😊💞
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 reviews
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$44.53
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

T
Tong
From
Australia
Good location. Clean and good size room, reasonable rate. Staff are helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,572 reviews
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$40.06
1 night, 2 adults
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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 features an outdoor rooftop pool and a restaurant.

B
Belliana
From
Malaysia
Love the room, the food and the staff are very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews
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$41.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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...

R
Rahizan Ramatullah
From
Malaysia
The room is quite spacious and comfortable, and since I am alone, the open bathroom concept is nice, but maybe not very suitable is I'm with family or friends. The view of the sea was also breathtaking and you can see the sunset from your room. There's also few convenient shops nearby. Breakfast selection was great and the view from the restaurant was beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 887 reviews
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$108.15
1 night, 2 adults
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Pantai Inn Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews
Price from
$32.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Kota Kinabalu's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,113 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.4 miles, The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness center, free...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,252 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,522 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,572 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,572 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 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 329 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 887 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...

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,061 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is located in Kota Kinabalu and has free WiFi and concierge services.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,654 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews

    Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu is your gateway to a luxurious and family-friendly staycation, just 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,419 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,837 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,889 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 .

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,516 reviews

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

Hotels located in the center of Kota Kinabalu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located within a 8-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Gemilang Hotel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located within 1.4 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and a 19-minute walk of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Ty Suite Studio at Ming Garden Residence provides rooms with air conditioning and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 47 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    South China Sea Place by Kinabina Homestay has accommodations in Kota Kinabalu near Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and Sabah State Mosque.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    Guest review
    Location is closed to Gaya Street and around 15 min to Centerpoint Sabah.
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 303 reviews

    Boasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 2.5 mi from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 404 reviews

    A 3 star hotel located in the heart of beautiful Kota Kinabalu that offers a modern comfort, simple & value on every guest stay.

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.

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What Guests Said About Kota Kinabalu:

  • 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
  • 10.0

    Love the majestic beauty of Mount Kinabalu which is visible...

    Love the majestic beauty of Mount Kinabalu which is visible throughout most of our journey to Kundasang & Kota Kinabalu. Sabah is a peaceful and friendly state, blessed with a natural, beautiful landscape and abundant resources including food. We love the fresh seafood served at Todak Waterfront Hawker Centre as well as the local fruits at Kundasang (must try the avocado cheese fruit & buah cinta). The cool climate at Kundasang is a welcome change from the hot & humid climate around the region.
    Guest review by
    AAM
    Singapore
  • 8.0

    Kota Kinabalu is a vibrant and scenic city that offers a...

    Kota Kinabalu is a vibrant and scenic city that offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and modern convenience. From stunning sunsets at Tanjung Aru Beach to the bustling markets like Gaya Street, there's always something to explore. The city is also a gateway to amazing natural attractions like Mount Kinabalu, the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and beautiful hiking trails. Food in KK is a major highlight — a paradise for seafood lovers and those who enjoy a mix of local Sabahan, Chinese, Malay, and international cuisines. The people are friendly, and the atmosphere is generally relaxed, making it a pleasant destination for both short getaways and longer stays. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences, Kota Kinabalu has something for everyone. Highly recommended as a must-visit in Malaysia!
    Guest review by
    Fariezx
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    I travel often to Kota Kinabalu for work and vacation.

    I travel often to Kota Kinabalu for work and vacation. Main city is somewhat walkable and a lot of nice places to visit whether it's water sports or just hiking is small part of nature. This city has it. A car is needed to travel the high parts of city and the beautiful beaches.
    Guest review by
    Mohd. Vara
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    The room was clean with the essentials.

    The room was clean with the essentials. Your staff at the pool are trained to talk to people, The Receptionist are always wearing a 😊 smile. Please for future provide adapter's for charging. We had a challenge on where to charge our phones.
    Guest review by
    Nhlabatsi

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  • Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

    Kota Kinabalu
    From $73.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,976 reviews
    We had a 2 bedroom family suite with a lounge area, balcony & 2 bathrooms which was ideal. We had the best view of the ocean & the Jesselton Pier where you can watch the ferry's coming & going to the islands. The pool on the roof was fantastic, the gym good & the breakfast was amazing. This hotel is on the edge of town but you can walk to alot of restaurants within 1km.
    Guest review by
    George
    Australia

  • The Pacific Sutera

    Kota Kinabalu
    From $158.06 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,104 reviews
    The most awesome things about Pan Pac are the pools (you can go either to Pacific pool or Marina Pool, but Marina is much better and bigger!), and the breakfast! So much varieties and tastier too! The room was also spacious, the amenities were great and sufficient, usually some 5 stars hotel didnt considerate to give extra, but after hours of swimming you need extras!
    Guest review by
    EMMA SOFIAH
    Malaysia

  • Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From $216.81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 903 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.
    Guest review by
    Matthias Mueller
    Germany

  • The Klagan Regency 1Borneo

    Kota Kinabalu
    From $59.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,378 reviews
    It's very budgetary but comfortable for a short stay. The breakfast is very nice and the hotel has a well maintained swimming pool with a sauna, located on the top terrace.
    Guest review by
    Anton
    United Kingdom

  • Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Kota Kinabalu
    From $358.81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,572 reviews
    Great facilities and service by staff. Good value for a 5 star hotel. Buffet breakfast was worth having.
    Guest review by
    Gautam
    Australia

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