Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

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Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town
Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes and a park
Kota Kinabalu featuring markets, street scenes and a small town or village
Kota Kinabalu which includes tropical scenes, boating and a bay or harbour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu
The price is AU$168 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$168
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"It' walkable to Jiaya street, and opposite to a mall, where we can dine and do shopping, my daughter loves the swimming pool."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$141 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$141
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$149 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$149
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Staffs were kind."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

4 out of 5
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$91 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$91
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
7.8/10 Good! (696 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable with the two for drinking water a huge benefit. The breakfast buffet was good quality with a good mixture of local and western foods. Eggs cooked to order was a huge plus too. The rooftop pool and restaurant were lovely in the evening when the sun was setting. I ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$143 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$143
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (968 reviews)
"Oh the breakfast buffet never disappoints"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is AU$209 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$209
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Magellan Sutera Resort
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 which includes tropical scenes, island images and a coastal town

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.

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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Tanjung Aru

5/5(4 area reviews)

Beaches and abundant 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.

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Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

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