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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Michaela

NT$2,557

NT$2,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3 km from City Mall

Genya

NT$1,604

NT$2,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a small oven.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

3. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 3.2 km from City Mall

Ganesh

NT$1,065

NT$1,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

4. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

3.1 km from City Mall

Kevin

NT$2,084

NT$2,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

5. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Kim

NT$1,732

NT$1,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

6. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from City Mall

Thomas

NT$1,195

NT$1,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

7. Oceania Hotel

3 km from City Mall

Jane

NT$1,436

NT$1,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Joshua

NT$1,099

NT$1,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'City Express' and a visible 'KINABALU SPORTS' sign.

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

9. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

Imran

NT$1,315

NT$1,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

10. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.9 km from City Mall

Farzad

NT$1,856

NT$2,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

scott

NT$1,057

NT$1,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.2 km from City Mall

Mohammad Rizdun Bin

NT$1,211

NT$1,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

13. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

3 km from City Mall

Guest

NT$659

NT$778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, white lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window offering a city view, an air conditioning unit, and a small table with a chair.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

14. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.2 km from City Mall

Arminah Binti

NT$1,128

NT$1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A lobby with a wooden door, a red lamp, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned floor design.

A multi-story building with a prominent "DM HOTEL" sign on the ground floor.

15. DM Hotel

Luyang, 1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveler

NT$630

NT$744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large decorative wall piece.

An aerial view of a hotel with a large, clear blue pool surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

A directory sign for Sutera Bay, indicating the first and ground floor locations.

16. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

3 km from City Mall

Mark Jian Hao

NT$1,379

NT$2,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a projector screen, and a podium.

A multi-story building with the sign "INTAS VIEW HOTEL" prominently displayed.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

17. Lintas View Hotel

1.8 km from City Mall

Shankaran

NT$803

NT$946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and red lanterns.

A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a bed with a green bedspread, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with two elevators, a trash can, and a door with a lightning bolt sign.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

18. 7 Hung Hung Inn

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveler

NT$502

NT$670 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a striped curtain.

The exterior of Summer Hotel with a clear sign and two lanterns on either side.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, a reception desk, and two chairs.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a television mounted on the wall, and a car visible through the window.

19. Summer Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.9 km from City Mall

Harajuku

NT$495

NT$662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception desk with a patterned wall, a potted plant, and a trash bin.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a small table, and a television on the wall.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a staircase at the end, and a door on the right.

A MAXM HOTEL with a glass entrance, a red motorcycle parked outside, and a reflection of a car and a flag on the glass.

20. Maxim Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.9 km from City Mall

Pam

NT$608

NT$717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to City Mall

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay	8.8 Excellent 16 reviews	View
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social	9.0 Wonderful 13 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Easily THE BEST experience in Kota Kinabalu. Not just the best hotel, the best experience. Exceptionally well managed. The staff here is amazing and when you've come a long long distance (California) that is so so appreciated. There are lower cost hotels, but there is no better value than this Hyatt in KK. After 34 hours of flying, to arrive and know that I will be 100% taken care of, is invaluable. I have stayed here now five trips to Borneo, and every time, everything is perfect. Especially the cleanliness. My room is always pristine. The cleaners work super super hard to make sure of that fact. And as well the staff at the front desk is always smartly assessing and managing your stay. And at breakfast, just love the staff and chefs, amazing food, amazing service, again 100% taken care of. Many thanks to everyone. See you again soon! - AB from Santa Barbara, California"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

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."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Aquascape Center

Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Aquascape Center during your visit to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Likas Stadium

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Catch an event at Likas Stadium during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 6 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Mall?

MB Budget Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from City Mall. Another good option is DM Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to City Mall?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from City Mall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Mall, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near City Mall.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near City Mall?

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What can I see and do near City Mall?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Local parks like Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Tabin Wildlife Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa.

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Our top choices for City Mall hotels

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

3. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

4. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

5. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

6. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

7. Oceania Hotel

8. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

9. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

10. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

11. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

12. Sabah Oriental Hotel

13. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

14. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

15. DM Hotel

16. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

17. Lintas View Hotel

18. 7 Hung Hung Inn

19. Summer Hotel

20. Maxim Hotel

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah Agricultural Park

Sabah Art Gallery

Aquascape Center

Likas Stadium

Likas Sports Complex

Kompleks Karamunsing

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