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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...

A
Alasdair
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic location in the Imago Shopping Mall. This meant that there were abundant coffee shops and restaurants only minutes away. Vinah and the team made us very welcome, ensuring that we had no problems. The availability of the laundry service was an unexpected bonus. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the bathroom was fantastic. All things considered, this booking could not have been better. Thanks Vinah!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
US$76.21
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.

O
Olivia
From
Hong Kong
The sea view from the balcony was beautiful. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The room was big and well stocked. Breakfast was outstanding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
Price from
US$107.62
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.

L
Li-hsuan
From
Taiwan
Very good service. Facilities new, clean and nice. Perfect location to access local attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$41.84
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.

C
CHRISTOPHE
From
France
very comfortable bed, air conditioning very performing, mini fridge, clean and safe The location is perfect, just in front of a shopping mall and beside local excellent restaurant Zieleto. Staff is really helpful and reactive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Price from
US$44.33
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

M
Marina
From
Spain
The staff are attentive to the comfort and well being of the guests at all times, they always responded to our messages instantly. They made sure we were comfortable and gave us lots of useful information on what to see and how to get around. The room was very clean and very well located, close to KK Waterfront and the markets. It is also very convenient that there are several shops, supermarkets and laundry facilities next door. Highly recommended in all respects.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$43.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru by Ayuhouz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

宜蒨
From
Taiwan
The site is closed to the airport and clean, the staffs are friendly and helpful. We booked the flat with a big living room, open space for kitchen and restaurant, and three bedrooms, it’s really recommended for group (family, friends) trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
US$226.82
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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...

C
CHONG LOH
From
Brunei Darussalam
The breakfast is value for money. The choices are many. The location is perfect, near to eateries, convenience store and short distance to the malls.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviews
Price from
US$54.05
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria features concierge services and free WiFi.

n
nur
From
Malaysia
Kali ke 5 stay sini. And everything was good. As usual. Cuma our 2nd day. X sempat housekeeping bersihkn bilik
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,141 reviews
Price from
US$62.74
1 night, 2 adults

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

M
Meriem
From
United States
We loved this place so much that we came back at the end of our stay in Sabah. Our room was super cute and modern. Beds were comfortable. Hot water shower. Great A/C. Super friendly staff. Free water refill station. We loved the shared area upstairs with desks to work, sofas and bean bags to relax, pool table, free tea and coffee. The wifi was amazing, super super fast! We work online so this was heaven to us! Food at the onsite restaurant was good (Asian and Western food) Roof bar with music. Nice murals in the stairs. Great location. You can easily walk to all KK's main places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviews
Price from
US$45.57
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

A
Alasdair
From
United Kingdom
Fantastic location in the Imago Shopping Mall. This meant that there were abundant coffee shops and restaurants only minutes away. Vinah and the team made us very welcome, ensuring that we had no problems. The availability of the laundry service was an unexpected bonus. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the bathroom was fantastic. All things considered, this booking could not have been better. Thanks Vinah!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
US$76.21
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.

O
Olivia
From
Hong Kong
The sea view from the balcony was beautiful. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The room was big and well stocked. Breakfast was outstanding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
Price from
US$107.62
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.

L
Li-hsuan
From
Taiwan
Very good service. Facilities new, clean and nice. Perfect location to access local attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 284 reviews
Price from
US$41.84
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.

C
CHRISTOPHE
From
France
very comfortable bed, air conditioning very performing, mini fridge, clean and safe The location is perfect, just in front of a shopping mall and beside local excellent restaurant Zieleto. Staff is really helpful and reactive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Price from
US$44.33
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

M
Marina
From
Spain
The staff are attentive to the comfort and well being of the guests at all times, they always responded to our messages instantly. They made sure we were comfortable and gave us lots of useful information on what to see and how to get around. The room was very clean and very well located, close to KK Waterfront and the markets. It is also very convenient that there are several shops, supermarkets and laundry facilities next door. Highly recommended in all respects.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews
Price from
US$42
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$43.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru by Ayuhouz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

宜蒨
From
Taiwan
The site is closed to the airport and clean, the staffs are friendly and helpful. We booked the flat with a big living room, open space for kitchen and restaurant, and three bedrooms, it’s really recommended for group (family, friends) trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,150 reviews
Price from
US$226.82
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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...

C
CHONG LOH
From
Brunei Darussalam
The breakfast is value for money. The choices are many. The location is perfect, near to eateries, convenience store and short distance to the malls.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,797 reviews
Price from
US$54.05
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria features concierge services and free WiFi.

n
nur
From
Malaysia
Kali ke 5 stay sini. And everything was good. As usual. Cuma our 2nd day. X sempat housekeeping bersihkn bilik
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,141 reviews
Price from
US$62.74
1 night, 2 adults

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

M
Meriem
From
United States
We loved this place so much that we came back at the end of our stay in Sabah. Our room was super cute and modern. Beds were comfortable. Hot water shower. Great A/C. Super friendly staff. Free water refill station. We loved the shared area upstairs with desks to work, sofas and bean bags to relax, pool table, free tea and coffee. The wifi was amazing, super super fast! We work online so this was heaven to us! Food at the onsite restaurant was good (Asian and Western food) Roof bar with music. Nice murals in the stairs. Great location. You can easily walk to all KK's main places.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviews
Price from
US$45.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Kota Kinabalu

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
From US$50.68 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
From US$77.05 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
From US$79 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
From US$69.71 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
From US$153 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,300 reviews
From US$74.82 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
From US$127.19 per night

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Hotels located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 179 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$58.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,273 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$68.48 per night
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$33.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 275 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.

From US$44.56 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviews

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$54.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,468 reviews

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

From US$49.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 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$48.60 per night
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$60.88 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews

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

From US$113.50 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.

From US$171.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,154 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$100.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 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$42.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,797 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$89.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 547 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$99.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews

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

From US$26.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,231 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$103.02 per night

Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 126 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$74.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 28 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$99.59 per night
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$53.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 426 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$67.94 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$59.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 422 reviews

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

From US$65.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews

This boutique hotel is located directly above Warisan Square Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi access.

From US$39.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 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$50.68 per night

FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Tropical Paradise in East Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of the East Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It features white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests and the outer lying coral reefs and islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park, a haven for scuba divers.

Occupied by the Japanese and heavily bombed during World War II by the British, some remnants of this colonial era remain in the Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory, with its sweeping view of the coast.

Tanjung Arn is KK’s most popular public beach and secluded northern beaches like Karambunai and Dalit have resorts dotted along the coast.

Kota Kinabalu Harbour hosts international cruise ships and the KK Waterfront is a popular place with many bars. The KK Handicraft Market is your chance to grab a nice souvenir to take home.

Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s highest mountain at 4,101 metres. This highly important ecological region contains rare fauna and flora and makes a good day trip from the capital.

A variety of hotels on Booking.com are centred around Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the city centre and islands.

Learn more about visiting Kota Kinabalu

  • 129 attractions
  • 15 points of interest
  • 1 neighbourhood

What guests said about Kota Kinabalu:

10

Before we went, I was told to be careful in KK as it may not...

Before we went, I was told to be careful in KK as it may not be safe. However, we met wonderful strangers who reached out to help my wheelchair bound dad without us asking. I was very touched by their gesture. This was the best part of the trip. Pekan Nabalu is a nice place to catch Mt Kinabalu. The temperature was a nice cool 22 deg. We booked a driver, Ajib who drove us there and to the Desu Dairy Farm and the alpaca farm. Getting around KK is easy by Grab.
Guest review by
Adeline
Singapore
10

Those who have never been to Sabah, can add it to your...

Those who have never been to Sabah, can add it to your travel list. There will be no loss, in fact you will bring an experience that may not be forgotten. From islands, mountainous areas. every place has its charm and culture.
Guest review by
Frenshella Fressca
Malaysia
8.0

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips.

Good location for snorkeling and fishing trips. Lovely islands to visit fir swimming. Easy access with the ferries. Best place for western pub food and glass of cold wine was Shoneys bar and grill Best island for snorkeling was Mengalum but one and half hours by boat.
Guest review by
carolyn
Australia
8.0

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront...

Kota Kinabalu is a beautiful city with amazing waterfront views, friendly locals, and plenty of nice cafes and seafood restaurants. It’s a great place to relax and explore nature. However, I found the food prices to be higher than expected — generally pricier than in Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Other than that, it was an enjoyable trip and I’d love to visit again someday.
Guest review by
Jia-Ming
Singapore
10

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to...

It is an exotic city, offer many experience, it was nice to have the blend of a city but yet you can watch the fishing boats coming back to shore from their catch and visitors taking speed boats to island opposite KK, if you unit is sea facing, you can see this at your balcony while sipping away coffee,teas, fruit juice or even beers
Guest review by
Sui Yin
Malaysia
10

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota...

There is no other place like Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu when you want to observe sunset. It is iconic (but you need to disregard hundreds of people who want to enjoy the same :-). You can buy beautiful pearls in this town. You can visit Mari Mari cultural village from this town. It exceeded our expactations.
Guest review by
Miroslav
Czech Republic

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From US$26.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
The hotel is very near to restaurants, mall, jesseltonport, filipino market and handicraft market. I love the staffs especially to Wilson who really helped me choosing my tours. I love Emy and Jen as well, they are very friendly. The owner of the hotel arranged a tour for me in Kundasang and made sure I was safe. I will really recommend this hotel especially for a solo traveler like me.
Guest review by
whichhazelknot
Saudi Arabia
From US$58.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,492 reviews
The apartment was huge. Has all the basic kitchen facilities, the room was clean and the hotel just a walkaway from convenient stores and mall as well. Not to forget if you have the room with Jesselton point view, it is totally breathtaking.
Guest review by
MARYAM FARZANA
Malaysia
From US$56.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,839 reviews
Fair room & location of the hotel near airport, less traffic compared to other hotel which is near to Kota Kinabalu centre. They have cafe beside their hotel lobby
Guest review by
Aryane
Malaysia
From US$77.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,784 reviews
Servina in the restaurant was lovely . Very accommodating when I asked for yoghurt . 5 stars for her . Zero for hotel
Guest review by
Alison
United Kingdom
From US$158.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews
As expected of 5 star hotel
Guest review by
Jasmin
Malaysia