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Regis by Ritz, Imago Mall Loft B

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, Regis by Ritz, Imago Mall Loft B offers accommodation with rooftop pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

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Yvonne
From
Brunei Darussalam
Didnt take the breakfast in my package. The location is very good as it above Imago. Easy accessible to Grab too. The room is new and clean. the facilities provided are all excellent, A-class facilities like the new kettle as well as the dyson hairdryer. Water was given everyday as well as the pantry refill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$89.02
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Suites Likas l 沙巴民宿 l 5 Min to KK City

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, Bay Suites Likas l 沙巴民宿 l 5 Min to KK City is set in Kota Kinabalu.

m
mustapar
From
Malaysia
It was superb Very clean and neat I love the interior design. Simplicity Queen size bed and the pillows are excellent The baya view was stunning especially in the morning The parking was easy. So convenient since the access to the lifts was just few steps from the parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
Price from
US$38.19
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Suites by Jom Summer Suites

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a rooftop pool, city view and a balcony, Bay Suites by Jom Summer Suites is set in Kota Kinabalu.

S
SYLVIA
From
Malaysia
Recommend 👍 Convenience👍 Parking👍 Friendly Owner 👍 Cleanliness 👍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$39.17
1 night, 2 adults

JaydenART Home at Bay Suites

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, near Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre and Likas Sport Complex, JaydenART Home at Bay Suites is a recently renovated property, featuring, a rooftop pool and bar.

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Cylen Soezyanah
From
Malaysia
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this homestay! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm hospitality and genuine care. The hosts went above and beyond to make sure I felt at home, offering helpful guide, and thoughtful touches throughout my stay. The room was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped with everything I needed. I especially appreciated the peaceful surroundings—it was the perfect retreat to relax and recharge. The homestay strikes a perfect balance between comfort, authenticity, and personalized service. The view from here was superb! Wifi✅️ Netflix✅️ Board games✅️ Cutlery✅️ Free Snacks✅️ Washing machine✅️ Many more! Thank you for such a memorable stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$126.21
1 night, 2 adults

KK City Centre SCSP 2Pax Elegant Suites 亚庇市中心民宿

Kota Kinabalu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, KK City Centre SCSP 2Pax Elegant Suites 亚庇市中心民宿 is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

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elizabeth
From
United Kingdom
this room was unreal, hotel was lovely and friendly staff, good shower and pool was nice too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$29.32
1 night, 2 adults

BaySuites Luxury Sea&Mountain View 22-19

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, BaySuites Luxury Sea&Mountain View 22-19 is located in Kota Kinabalu.

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Nur
From
Malaysia
The apartment was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The sea and mountain view from the balcony was amazing, especially during sunrise and sunset. The check-in process was smooth, and the unit had complete facilities such as kitchenware, washing machine, and fast Wi-Fi. The location was strategic, close to the city and shopping areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$47.55
1 night, 2 adults

Bay Suites by LW

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Bay Suites by LW is located in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

C
CYRILL
From
Malaysia
Very friendly and helpful about direction. Also can bring pets like a Cat but it is important to keep items such as mattresses and sofas from being scratched by cats.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$43.52
1 night, 2 adults

Aru corner 6B1BR Tanjung aru town kota kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.2 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 km from North Borneo Railway, Aru corner 6B1BR Tanjung aru town kota kinabalu features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio...

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Syuhaidah
From
Malaysia
Everything.. realiy spacious unit.. big kitchen area... nice location .. near to Tanjung Aru Beach.. not far from KK International Airport.. friendly owner...will look forward to stay here on my next trip to Kota Kinabalu
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$39.17
1 night, 2 adults

9人2房海景套房 Seaview 2bedroom 9 pax bay suite near kk town by Gc

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 km from Likas City Mosque, 9人2房海景套房 Seaview 2bedroom 9 pax bay suite near kk town by Gc offers a private beach area and air...

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Nadhira amalina
From
Malaysia
The main room so spacious, comfortable n sea view so beautiful 😍
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$43.52
1 night, 2 adults

JL Homez Bay Suites

Kota Kinabalu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, sea view and a balcony, JL Homez Bay Suites is set in Kota Kinabalu.

B
BBC
From
China
Excellent host and sevrice, nice apartment with a wide view to the north sea, you can get all the things you want to have a few good days, highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$68.15
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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Great access to the city centre. Check these cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews

Hotel Shangri-la Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with views of Kota Kinabalu and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

From US$36.19 per night

Diamond Inn

Kota Kinabalu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$48.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$28.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 630 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

From US$29.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

Hotel Traveller is set in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km from North Borneo Railway.

From US$27.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$67.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.7 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$57.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 582 reviews

Located just 550 metres from Centre Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$28.24 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 507 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 350 metres from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

From US$84.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

From US$156.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$54.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

From US$19.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$30.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, La, mer Butik Hotel provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$82.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located within 4.5 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.2 km of Likas City Mosque, Bay Win La, mer Butik provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$104.64 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

From US$41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$25.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

Located within Gaya Street Sunday Market, Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

From US$50.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

The Shore Premier Suites by Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos is situated in Kota Kinabalu and has a rooftop pool and city views.

From US$39.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$19.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

API API APARTMENT HOMESTAY BESIDE CENTRE POINT 1BR 3Pax has a balcony and is located in Kota Kinabalu, within just 1.4 km of KK Esplanade and 1.7 km of Atkinson Clock Tower.

From US$43.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

Located within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, JUNE HOMESTAY API API APARTMENT BESIDE CENTRE POINT STUDIO 3Pax provides rooms with air...

From US$44.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu, HS Homestay Shore Pasar Besar dan KK Plaza offers a restaurant, sea views and free WiFi, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village...

From US$123.89 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$149.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 469 reviews
Staff, Location, Cleanliness, Comfort - Excellent. The staff were accommodating and responded very fast. The place was in the same building as Imago, however, you use a different lift to enter. Not a big deal because it is very near and convinient. Cleanliness of the space was very good. Everything is new and clean. Comfort - Bed was squeeky but comfortable. Food - Lots of restaurants within Imago, but the building next door also offer budget local food.
Guest review by
MEELA ADREEYANA
Group
Avg. price/night: US$41
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
Neil
Group
Avg. price/night: US$57.22
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Very central location in the old heart of KK. Close to lots of cheapfood places, laundromat etc as well as the city’s malls etc. Much much better quality place than others we saw in similar locations for the same inexpensive price. i have stayed here a couple of times before and will again. Very good value for the money.
Guest review by
Sue
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews
Great location. Very clean and comfortable. Cheap
Guest review by
Hannah
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 567 reviews
Love the location of Qlio near the Marlin at the waterfront. Markets are nearby. Great stalls selling super cheap sweets, drinks etc just at end of the street. The rooms are very clean. Personal safe in room.
Guest review by
Esther Komar
Solo traveller