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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with a city view.

A hotel bathroom with a vanity, a mirror, a shower area, and a door.

A hallway with marble walls, wooden doors, and chandeliers.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Yuta

NT$1,000

NT$1,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Donna

NT$1,132

NT$1,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

MRS

NT$3,771

NT$4,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and large windows offering a view of the sea.

A view from a high-rise window overlooking a coastal cityscape with a large body of water, a roundabout, and distant mountains.

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

1.5 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Mark

NT$1,774

NT$2,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

NT$2,177

NT$2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

6. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.9 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

lana

NT$2,723

NT$3,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

HEIDI

NT$2,729

NT$3,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

8. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

David Wong Weng

NT$1,914

NT$2,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

9. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Brittany

NT$712

NT$918 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

10. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Sofía

NT$866

NT$1,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A reception desk with a computer, a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

11. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

NT$816

NT$963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

12. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Ai Ming

NT$1,285

NT$1,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

13. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Michelle

NT$2,052

NT$2,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Yan Ting

NT$1,216

NT$1,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

The entrance to Jesselton Hotel with a classic facade, large glass doors, and a tiled ground floor.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

15. The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Henn Kiew

NT$1,782

NT$2,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A hotel room with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

16. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Tamara

NT$1,453

NT$1,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

17. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 0.8 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Kian Yung

NT$1,750

NT$1,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

18. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Myona

NT$937

NT$1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

19. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

NT$792

NT$1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and artwork on the wall.

A modern, minimalist wall-mounted light fixture with a geometric design.

A multi-story hotel with a modern geometric facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A tray with a coffee maker, two white mugs, a glass, and a card holder with business cards.

20. Walk In Hotel

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Bahrinizam

NT$1,012

NT$1,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 215 reviews	View
La.mer Butik Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu	9.0 Wonderful 79 reviews	View

Top International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Lækkert værelse med skøn udsigt. Godt poolområde. Ligger lige midt i indkøbs/ restaurantsområde. Havudsigt og lige ved havnen."

Other attractions near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

8.4/10 (503 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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A clock tower with a weather vane, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.

Atkinson Clock Tower

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Pusat Bandar with a stop at Atkinson Clock Tower. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Jesselton Quay

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Jesselton Quay during your visit to Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah International Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening at Sabah International Convention Centre during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

8.0/10 (183 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

8.0/10 (22 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Gaya Street Sunday Market

8.2/10 (478 reviews)

During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Gaya Street Sunday Market. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street during your stay in Pusat Bandar. Discover the beautiful sunsets and seafood restaurants in this romantic area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?

International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu. Travelers love the area for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 92 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?

Adjacent to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu, Jesselton Quay by Pinstay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a fitness center and a cafe. Other good choices within a short distance include Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Hotel 7 Suria.

How many hotels can I expect to find near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 92 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?

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What can I see and do near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu?

You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, or Tanjung Aru Perdana Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Create some family memories at Aquascape Center and Downbelow Adventure Centre. Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Bukit Padang, and Sabah Agricultural Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu hotels

1. ACJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

2. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

3. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

4. La.mer Butik Hotel

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

6. Grandis Hotel

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8. Hotel Sixty3

9. Hotel Gaia 95

10. Hotel Capital

11. Hotel Eden54

12. Hotel 7 Suria

13. Horizon Hotel

14. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

15. The Jesselton Hotel

16. Mandarin Hotel

17. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Qlio Hotel

19. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

20. Walk In Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Top International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Hotel 7 Suria

Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Other attractions near International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall

Atkinson Clock Tower

Jesselton Quay

Sabah International Convention Centre

Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center

Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre

Gaya Street Sunday Market

Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street

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