Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

love the air there!
This was taken after a quick walk from the Philippine market 6km away around 7am. #kotakinabalu #sunrise #waterfront #imagoKK #KK #Sabah
The downtown area of this ocean-side city is clean, pretty, and unique. It takes less than an hour to explore this neat historic area!
Watching the sun set over the South China Sea during cocktail hour in the club lounge back in 2012 #waterlust #goldenhour
As we flew out. He view overlooking the beautiful Kota Kinabalu 👌

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Deals

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,853 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
NT$2,853
NT$3,162 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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)
Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly

Reviewed on 2026/3/7

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$3,008 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$3,008
NT$3,330 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Overall is satisfying, they prepare sahur for Muslim to replace breakfast

Reviewed on 2026/2/28

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$3,707 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
NT$3,707
NT$4,085 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (201 reviews)
Overall experience is good, recommend.

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$2,536 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
NT$2,536
NT$2,820 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Good value, clean, convenient location.

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5 out of 5
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$4,328 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$4,328
NT$4,755 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,000 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is NT$3,089 per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
NT$3,089
NT$3,417 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 2026/2/13

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Aerial drone image of beautiful rural town of Menggatal Town, Sabah, Malaysia

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.

Kampung Air
A mosque facing sea with clear blue sky

Luyang

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

Luyang
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia – June 15, 2022: The Tanjung Aru Beach, Fisherman Village and Shangri-La Hotel

Tanjung Aru

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Pristine beaches and ample 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.

Tanjung Aru
Kota-kinabalu city mosque

Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

Likas
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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
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Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra


Downtown Kota Kinabalu