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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway.

R
Raluca
From
Luxembourg
I loved the place, I had a beautiful experience there. Beds are comfortable, the curtains are great. I asked for different kind of help from the staff and they were all very helpful. Thanks so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,256 reviews
Price from
US$19.70
1 night, 2 adults

The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax

Kota Kinabalu

Offering city views, The Borneo Suite - Group of 5 - 8 pax is an accommodation located in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 5 km from North Borneo Railway.

N
Nelson
From
Macao
Spacious apartment with 3 rooms and a kids room. My daughter loves the toys at the kids room so much. All necessary kitchenwares are provided and we bought seafood at the emart and cooked. It’s good for the family with children.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$92.43
1 night, 2 adults

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

W
W Lim
From
Singapore
Very professional and attentive services even before check-in. Instructions were clear and personalised service when we were unable to locate the lift lobby. Annabale came down to pick us personally. Staff constantly in touch to ensure our comfort through the stay. I applaud the exceptional services and location was great! Room and bathroom were well lit and very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Hotel was very generous with mineral water and soft drinks. Overall, I was impressed by the staff and the property. It was a good value place to stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
US$75.80
1 night, 2 adults

Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodation with access to a sauna, fitness room and steam room.

C
Christine
From
Australia
Loved our stay, fantastic host and great communicator. Spacious, clean apartment with lovely big, clean pool available at accommodation and use of gym. Great location close to waterfront and shopping. Spent four nights as a family with teenager. Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
Price from
US$78.81
1 night, 2 adults

Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
Absolutely perfect. The villa is beautiful, pool is lovely and the beach at low tide and sunset as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$222.23
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

S
Serena
From
Ireland
Was upgraded to King Suite.. by far the biggest and most comfortable hotel room I've ever stayed in! Do yourself a favour and book the King Suite.. you will absolutely feel like a king/queen. Excellent gym and pool facilities, food menu and cocktails were stellar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Price from
US$125.92
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a bar and city view, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

L
Lea
From
Switzerland
all very clean. very comfortable bed and nice style. aircon worked very well and without any noise. very easy to contact the staff and super fast reply
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews
Price from
US$38.47
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

G
Gladys Respati
From
Indonesia
Clean beyond expectations, and amazingly helpful and communicative staff. Easy to find as long as you read the directions provided. Location is great, within walking distance to many mini markets, food stalls, and great restaurants. The owners and staff clearly put a lot of thought into this place. Beyond the basic amenities, they also provided a hairdryer with various attachments (including a diffuser!), and a scale to weight your luggage, which was very useful for us. Would definitely recommend A Residence to any friends and family planning to visit Kota Kinabalu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$41.61
1 night, 2 adults

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City

Kota Kinabalu

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo...

J
Jayden
From
United Kingdom
Stunning room, clean and luxury feel to it. Staff were great, really helpful and had good communication through WhatsApp. We wish we could’ve stayed longer! You’d definitely struggle to find a nicer place than this in Sandakan. 10/10 recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$42.33
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

A
Anne
From
Finland
Everything! Nice and very friendly hosts, easy to reach via whatsup. The room was quite small but that didn't bother us. Comfy bed. Lovely stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews
Price from
US$44.09
1 night, 2 adults
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VALLEY HOTEL

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

VALLEY HOTEL is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.2 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.9 km of North Borneo Railway.

From US$58.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews

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

From US$68.11 per night

Hotel O Sianglory Inn

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

Situated within 2.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Sianglory Inn features rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews

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

From US$46.81 per night

Diamond Inn

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 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$48.34 per night

Hotel O Asia City

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews

Boasting a bar, Hotel O Asia City is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$83.43 per night

Hotel O Blossom Hotel

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews

Located within 2.9 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel O Blossom Hotel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$93.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 600 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Paradise Suite at Asiacity features rooms with city views and free WiFi. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

From US$188.10 per night

Enjoy breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

Centrally situated in the city's commercial district, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu offers air-conditioned guest rooms and free WiFi throughout.

From US$115.56 per night

Featuring 5-star accommodation, Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is set in Kota Kinabalu, 500 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews

Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.

From US$117.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu and is 240 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower. Offering modern guest rooms, it also provides free WiFi in the room and an on-site restaurant.

From US$48.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

From US$106.34 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 522 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$99.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews

Located 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel offers rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$26.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,260 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.

From US$139.24 per night

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Misto Hotel

Kota Kinabalu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Misto Hotel is set in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 1.1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$33.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews

Located within the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Hotel Iskandar offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

From US$24.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Located within 600 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Blossom hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$19.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 86 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.

Park Hotel

Kota Kinabalu
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Park Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway.

From US$52.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 618 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$29.79 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$27.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 431 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$101.35 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$85.39
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,418 reviews
Location is at kk city centre
Guest review by
Chun Ying
Group
Avg. price/night: US$153.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 480 reviews
The location is perfect. Very near to city centre. The sea view is nice.
Guest review by
Siti Norhafawati Binti
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Best location in KK. Easily. Very smooth organisation and the communication from your representative (Jon ) excellent and very caring and concerned for comfort will recommend
Guest review by
Andrew
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,129 reviews
Good location surrounded with restaurants and grocery store, short distant to airport and city centre.
Guest review by
Theam Meng
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$99.83
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Good location, surrounded by restaurants and grocery store, walking distant to city center and jetty
Guest review by
Theam Meng
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$61.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,027 reviews
Breakfast was fine. It was great having a swimming pool. The room was very large and the beds were comfortable. The position next to the hyper mall was a bonus because it had its own entrance and exit from the hotel. However, from our perspective, for us the location was a mistake; I hadn't realised there were several Klagan hotels, and thought I was booking in the city centre. That meant longer rides into the centre (but a quicker getaway leaving for Mt Kinabalu and Poring Hot Springs!)
Guest review by
James
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$197.18
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 945 reviews
Hotel was very clean and comfortable place to stay, staff are very friendly. Hotel location is also a great location situated next to a big shopping mall for your needs.
Guest review by
Damien
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$85.14
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 664 reviews
Clean and comfortable. Very good seaview. Excellent location in the city center. Excellent communication with host.
Guest review by
Siuchuma
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$139.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,260 reviews
Great location and lovely place to stay.
Guest review by
Jill
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
The sea view through the window is wonderful. Perfect location in the city centre.
Guest review by
Jessie
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Best place to stay with family....will definitely choose here again.
Guest review by
Maria
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$171
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 281 reviews
Location is within the city centre .
Guest review by
Feezy
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$98.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
It's strategic location being closed to Imago (walking distance) , waterfront area and very close to the city center. Good internet connectivity and Netflix is available on their TV.
Guest review by
Caesar Siehook
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Great place to stay. Awesome location. Very clean. The facilities at the building are good too. Food, laundry, shops etc. everything in walking distance, mall, bars, tours from the jetty.
Guest review by
Jody
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$90.12
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Self check in with clear instruction. Clean room. Easy access with elevator. There are 24 hours mini mart at ground floor . Easy to get food, many eateries shop in the building. Location near to airport and downtown.
Guest review by
KCS6688
Group
Avg. price/night: US$60.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,517 reviews
The hotel location is right at the city centre but it is quiet. It is very convenient wherever you want to go. The room is not big but comfortable. There is a cafe at the roof top that you could enjoy a good sunset.
Guest review by
TG Chew
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$61.95
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,027 reviews
Best location, good food, best price. Im a repeated guest.
Guest review by
Siti Murshidah
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$83.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,786 reviews
The location was great as the property was located in the heart of the city center. Easy access to food, shopping and entertainment.
Guest review by
THIEN CHOI
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$106.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,814 reviews
location at city centre, comfy room and bed, cleanliness is the best!
Guest review by
Noor Farishahbanu
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,129 reviews
Affordable, comfortable place,good location,comfortable beds.nice place to stay
Guest review by
Malina
Family with young children