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City Center

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

• Prices usually start at €51. Rated 8.8/10 from 2438 reviews.

• What guests say about this hotel: “Delicious breakfast”

2. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

• Great value from €58. Keeps a 8.5/10 rating from 553 reviews.

• Just 0.14km to Handicraft Market.

3. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

• Rooms from €23 to €80. Rated 8.3/10 based on 732 reviews.

• The hotel offers 24-Hour Front Desk, Luggage Storage, and Restaurant.

Tanjung Aru

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

• Rooms from €156 to €809. Rated 9.2/10 based on 2111 reviews.

• Close to Borneo Paddle Monkeys, just 0.18km.

2. Goldenhill Hotel

• Prices usually start at €18. Rated 7.6/10 from 511 reviews.

• Including Parking, 24-Hour Front Desk, and Luggage Storage.

3. The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

• Prices start from €93 and it has a 8.9/10 rating based on 269 reviews.

• The hotel offers Outdoor swimming pool, Fitness Room, and Parking.

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Stanton Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

24-Hour Front Desk

Luggage Storage

Restaurant

"We had an amazing 3 night stay!! You have a classy ambiance, our room is just perfect fit for the three of us! Complete basic amenities, the staffs are very accommodating with our needs. I’m thankful that I’ve found this hotel! Our stay is really worth it. We will definitely recommend this place and can’t wait to be back here again on our next visit in Kota Kinabalu. The location is not that near to the Imago shopping mall but it’s very accessible to take grab. It’s I 11 minutes away to KK international airport. The cafe just opposite to the hotel has a nice cookie, beef and chicken sandwich. ☺️"

Great

129 reviews

9.1/10

1 night

From €26

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Horizon Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness Room

Private parking

"Booking from Trip. Very easy to apply . I like so much deluxe room my family stay.city view +sea view . Tq so much. I will come again .the room very clean and pressure water is very satisfied. But please make sure service from desk about breakfast .btw tq buffet breakfast totally nyummy"

Very Good

279 reviews

8.6/10

1 night

From €48

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Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

Public parking

24-Hour Front Desk

Luggage Storage

"Everything is great but I still want to say my distaste about check in and checkout time which I believe ridiculously unfair for guests"

Very Good

435 reviews

8.9/10

1 night

From €29

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

No.3 of Premium Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Outdoor swimming pool

Sauna

Spa

"Started and ended our 8-day Sabah adventure at Le Meridien KK — and we’re so glad we did. 💛 Spacious rooms, beautiful sea views, and a location that’s truly hard to beat. Yes, the carpark’s a little dated, but everything else more than made up for it: efficient staff, a decent breakfast spread, and the best kind of convenience — family-friendly eateries, laundry, and even a massage spot just steps away. Perfect base to explore the heart of KK! 🌴🌊"

Very Good

1495 reviews

8.9/10

1 night

From €85

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

99+

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

No.7 of Premium Hotels in Sabah

Outdoor swimming pool

Massage Room

Fitness Room

"Nice hotel with a very good location. Close to Gaya street where there are many eateries and where the wkend market is located. Next to the iconic round about and the sea front. The hotel may have been look dated, but the rooms looks to have been refurbished since last stayed here. Rooms is spacious and bed is comfortable. No issue with cleanliness. Didn't use any of the facilities as we just stayed a night before heading out to KK park. Good value for money."

Great

1350 reviews

9.0/10

1 night

From €82

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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

99+

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

No.4 of Premium Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Outdoor swimming pool

Massage Room

Fitness Room

"I had a fantastic two night of my stay in Hilton hotel with my family. The room was spotless and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It is very close to local amenities and I would definitely stay here in the future . Regards, Giri Gurung ."

Great

793 reviews

9.2/10

1 night

From €77

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The Jesselton Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

24-Hour Front Desk

Luggage Storage

Restaurant

"Ideal location, but not much facilities though. The hotel room is big with a fashionable western styled design. I stayed over for one night, arrived at Saturday night and left for Sunday morning. The busy Gaya Street makes it fun at Saturday night but the Sunday market can be very noisy as the market starts very early in the morning. All in all a pleasant stay!"

Very Good

197 reviews

8.8/10

1 night

From €35

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Sky Hotel

Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness Room

Private parking

"The room we bought was spacious enough for 3 of us. Although it looks like an old hotel with outdated wallpapers, but we love the staff is very attentive to our requests, basic amenities were enough inclusive of pantry items. Since we got the highest level (L13), we get a magnificient view of the city."

Very Good

849 reviews

8.2/10

1 night

From €38

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reStary Cinderella Themed Homestay Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

reStary Cinderella Themed Homestay

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Private parking

"Hotel service is good, the room is clean, the best is the location is good, very close to the airport and shopping malls, the downstairs restaurants are also very diverse, can be more selective."

Great

1 review

9.0/10

1 night

From €45

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D'CASA Riverson at Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

D'CASA Riverson at Kota Kinabalu

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Outdoor swimming pool

Fitness Room

Private parking

"Very close to imago! Just walk over, there is a small shopping mall downstairs, but the location is just below the airport channel, sleep is not good to place an order carefully! The sound of the plane will be very loud, the room is still clean and tidy"

Very Good

1 review

8.8/10

1 night

From €72

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9.4/10

1410 review

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Clean pool"

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8.9/10

1424 review

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Great swimming pool"

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

8.9/10

1495 review

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Great sea view""Delicious breakfast"

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9.2/10

793 review

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Great swimming pool""Clean pool"

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9.0/10

1350 review

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Great sea view""Delicious breakfast"

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8.5/10

1198 review

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu

"Has an infinity pool"

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9.2/10

Great

GGuest UserI visited the hotel with my parents, my wife and my daughter. We stayed for four nights, checking in on 3rd May and checked out on the 7th. This is actually my second time visiting this hotel, the first time being 30 years ago, again with my parents. I had great memories as a kid so I was looking forward to this trip. The First night was great, had dinner at Coco Joe's and rested after a long trip. The Second day was fantastic, breakfast and dinner and Cafe Tutu, met a lovely dining lady named Rohana. During the day, we enjoyed the great activities of the Leisure Center. Friendly staff from there made the experience children friendly. And the icing of the dessert - the sunset parade, Jamie loves it. Housekeeping did a surprise heartwarming job, covering the lion doll of my daughter with a little towel on the pillow, very cute and thoughtful move. The Third Day we went out to town so didn't stay much time in the hotel. The Fourth Day, was quite disappointing to be honest. Housekeeping did not arrive in the morning when we were out playing at the pool. I understand as there are many rooms to take care of. We went back to the room to rest between 2-4pm, switch on the ”Do not disturb” button, and somehow housekeeping team arrived so they put a card to say they could not clean as we put up the do not disturb button. Fair enough, but again, there was five hours in the morning which they could clean the room. Leaving the room again at 4pm for activities, I called service center for housekeeping, switched off the ”Do not disturb” button and went out. We returned at 7:45pm, still there was no housekeeping. Frustrated, I called the service center again requesting for housekeeping, they replied they will check and follow up with housekeeping. Half an hour later, still no one turned up. Extremely irritated, I called service center for housekeeping again. This time, housekeeping finally arrived but our whole family were waiting for clean towels to have shower. VERY disappointing with the effecitivness of housekeeping and service center on this incident. On that very same day, I discovered a big crockcroach in the toilet, so I do have a big quetion mark on the housekeeping of this hotel. The day was worsen when we had dinner at Coco Joe's, where we wait for nearly an hour (from 6pm to 6:53pm) before we get all our food served. I did complain it to the manager when he came by, which he did apologise and waived our dining fee. Despite my disgrunt towards the long waiting time of the dishes, I would like to give credit on the manager (I think his name is Mr Kan?) in terms of how he managed the complaint. Overall, the experience is mixed. With friendly staff at leisure center + Cafe Tutu, good food but unreasonably long waiting time at Coco Joe's, and disappointing housekeeping after the heartwarming performance on the second day. The hardware of the hotel is great (view, pool design, restaurant seating) but our experience was mainly affected by the staff. On this ocassions, I would like to give commendation to the following staff: Rohana, Majid (both from Cafe Tutu), all staff from Leisure Centre (especially the two ladies and two gentleman hosting water polo and volleyball respectively), and Kan from Coco Joe's on complaint management. Please keep up on the good work you already have, and work hard on things that requires improvement:)

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 39.5% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€163

8.9/10

Very Good

SSarilinCititel Hotel offers excellent value and convenience for business travellers. Located strategically with easy access to key commercial areas and transport hubs, it provides a seamless experience for those on a tight schedule. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and equipped with essential business amenities including fast Wi-Fi and a functional workspace. The staff are professional and efficient, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes. Whether for a short business trip or an extended stay, Cititel Hotel delivers reliability, comfort, and convenience.

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€25

8.9/10

Very Good

IIan Lim Teck SoonThe team at the Lounge club are friendly esp Felicia Petrus, hospitable and helpful & Isacc too. Room is comfy but they forgot to refill the shower gel & coffee tea in the room. The breakfast is not so fantastic despite the wide selection, either is too salty or too sweet.

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€95

8.8/10

Very Good

Iinosuke’eThe Klagan Regency at 1Borneo Hypermall in Kota Kinabalu is a 4-star hotel that offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability for both leisure and business travelers. Situated approximately 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city center, the hotel is directly connected to 1Borneo Hypermall, providing guests with immediate access to over 300 shopping, dining, and entertainment outlets. ⸻ Location & Accessibility The hotel’s location is particularly advantageous for guests with business at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) or those seeking a stay away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Its integration with 1Borneo Hypermall ensures that shopping and dining options are just steps away. However, some guests have noted that the hotel is relatively distant from Kota Kinabalu’s main attractions, which may require additional travel time. ⸻ Rooms & Comfort Guests frequently commend the spaciousness and cleanliness of the rooms. Many reviews highlight the comfortable beds, ample amenities, and pleasant views from the rooms. However, there have been occasional mentions of maintenance issues, such as air conditioning problems or the need for room refurbishments. ⸻ Dining Experience The hotel’s breakfast offerings receive mixed reviews. While some guests appreciate the variety and taste, including local dishes like “ayam masak kicap,” others feel that the selection is limited and that the replenishment of food items during peak hours could be improved. ⸻ Amenities & Facilities The Klagan Regency boasts a range of facilities, including three swimming pools (indoor, outdoor, and a children’s pool), a fitness center, and direct access to the shopping mall. These amenities cater to both families and business travelers. However, some guests have pointed out that the cleanliness of the pool areas could be enhanced. ⸻ Parking & Transportation Parking has been a consistent concern among guests. The hotel offers limited parking spaces, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. This has led to challenges for guests, especially during peak periods, with some having to seek alternative parking options in the mall, often at additional costs. ⸻ Service & Staff The hotel’s staff receive high praise for their friendliness and professionalism. Guests have highlighted instances where staff members went above and beyond to assist, from accommodating special requests to providing guidance on local attractions. Such positive interactions contribute significantly to the overall guest experience. ⸻ Overall Impression The Klagan Regency at 1Borneo offers a comfortable and convenient stay, especially for those looking to be close to shopping facilities and away from the city’s core. While there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning parking and certain maintenance aspects, the hotel’s strengths in service, room comfort, and location within a major mall make it a viable option for travelers visiting Kota Kinabalu. ⸻ Pros: • Spacious and clean rooms • Direct access to 1Borneo Hypermall • Friendly and accommodating staff • Multiple swimming pools and fitness center Cons: • Limited parking availability • Distance from Kota Kinabalu city center • Occasional maintenance issues in rooms • Breakfast variety could be enhanced ⸻ Rating Summary: • Cleanliness: 8.7/10 • Comfort: 8.7/10 • Location: 8.5/10 • Facilities: 8.6/10 • Staff: 9.1/10 • Value for Money: 8.7/10 • Overall: 8.4/10

The Klagan Regency 1Borneo

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu

Price per night from:€30

8.8/10

Very Good

WWONG TIEN FUIUpon checking in, hotel was kind enough to grant the request (done during booking time) for higher floor rooms with good view. Great location - near Gaya Street, Jesselton Ferry Point, Suria & Wisma Merdeka Malls, restaurants, Handicraft Market, etc. Room with good bed, 4 pillows (2 hard pillows & 2 soft pillows). Complimentary 2 bottled water & 2 3-in-1 coffee sachets. Electric water kettle, bar fridge, TV, etc. Slight complaints - 1. rooms adjacent to main road can be quite noisy at night due to zooming passing vehicles, 2. sink that is slight blocked 3. No wifi 4. Shower gel should be changed to shower liquid (proned to get stucked in the given small plastic bottle container)

Hotel Capital Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€26

8.8/10

Very Good

GGuest UserExcellent stay! Spacious and clean room with breathtaking sea view. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of variety. Friendly staff and great service made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended!

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€40

8.5/10

Very Good

KKian ChongPros: The hotel is conveniently located near everything — KK Plaza, the Philippines Market, Gaya Street, and more. As it is a new hotel, the amenities are modern and well-maintained. There is a good view for watching the sunset, although it was cloudy during my stay. The security system is also good; you need to tap your room card to use the lift, which adds an extra layer of safety. Cons: Sometimes, the room had an unpleasant sewage smell. In the afternoon, the room became extremely hot due to its sun-facing direction and took over an hour to cool down. The door was very hard to open and close, which made loud noises, especially at night when neighbors were coming and going. One day, the lift system was unable to detect my room card, and I almost missed my tour because of it. On another day, after returning from outside, my room card could not be used to open the door or operate the lift. Lastly, the breakfast menu was almost the same every day, and I got tired of it after four days.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€75

8.4/10

Very Good

AAchaEngcongChecked in at the hotel at around 9.30pm. I noticed the air conditiong was kinda hot. But i thought to myself, I’ll give it some time run first. Maybe it’ll get better soon. Then an hour later, it was still hot, so i called operator, and she said she will send someone to our room. Waited about 30 minutes or more, still nobody came. I called the second time, and she said she’ll get someone to our room again. And that’s it, nobody came to our room, to help us with the air conditioning. And we were to tired to wait already. So My 8 month old baby sleept sweating that night and i had to fan him with the note book that they put beside the bed. Upon checkout, I complained to the receptionist and the manager about the incident, and they checked on their system that the issue had been resolved. Which was abvioustly a lie. So the manager said he will investigate the matter and he promised something to me. So i hope he keep his words. I’m a regular here, so i know there was something wrong with the air conditioning. I know the quality of the hotel. So let’s see wether the manager is serious about his words.

Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€37

7.9/10

Good

SShawal Abdul RahmanNeeds more improvement especially on basic amnesties supplies..such as toothbrush, combs, slippers etc... The rooms are quite nice, yet..the carpets are a bit smelly though. By the way, the sunrise views quite okay. Thanks

Tang Dynasty Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 60.1% of visitors choose this area

Price per night from:€19

7.6/10

Good

AAnonymous UserThe place is very convenient. But the room is a bit small.Toilet door can't lock. If having a mirror in the room is better. Only have a mirror in the toilet.

Courtyard Hotel 1Borneo

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu

Price per night from:€22

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