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Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Kota Kinabalu

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B in Kota Kinabalu provides adults-only accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness center, and a fitness center.

B
Belliana
From
Malaysia
I love that their staffs are friendly, the room is very clean and comfortable. I love that they also provided powerbank and charger to use. Awesome!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
Price from
$73.62
1 night, 2 adults

Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

A 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodations with access to a sauna, fitness room, and steam room.

N
Noraini
From
Malaysia
I'm always stay at Marina court condominiums because the location are strategic and easy to access to all attraction in KK.But this is my first time stay at Gee homestay I was surprised that all facilities are complete and new .The apartment are so clean .Beds are so comfy.im definitely will come back to this apartment for my future visit . 💯 Recommend to all.The price offered are so reasonable.Maybr in future the owner to add water filter .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
$91.98
1 night, 2 adults

Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

A few steps from Karambunai Beach in Kota Kinabalu, Bonheur at Karambunai offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

A
Anna
From
Poland
We love the location and sunsets. The villa is top of the top. The owner is a great person, answered all questions we had about different things. I highly recommend this place to everyone:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
$216.13
1 night, 2 adults

QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

2.8 miles from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu offers accommodations with access to a fitness room.

l
lei
From
United States
excellent host. kind and reply fast. the tallest building in that area. Good view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
$91.41
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

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

b
bikash
From
Indonesia
Great location; right at the centre and by the seaside. I was checking in at 5pm but the room wasnt ready. They were kind enough to upgrade and add complementary breakfast. Its not about the freebies but going above and beyond to show you care.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 954 reviews
Price from
$102.91
1 night, 2 adults

JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW

Kota Kinabalu

JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.6 miles from Likas City Mosque and 2.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

A
ALIZZA
From
Malaysia
The service was tip top. Very helpful easy to communicate with them. Very satisfied with the room,parking was easy to access. Very recommended to stay with family.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
Price from
$49.68
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Just a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 0.8 miles from KK Esplanade, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel features accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, with a bar.

V
Victoria
From
South Korea
The room was clean and had necessary amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
$37.41
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel has accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

K
Kinaj JD
From
Malaysia
The room design was so great ❤
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
$40.47
1 night, 2 adults

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City

Kota Kinabalu

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

C
Charlene
From
Singapore
Good location, very helpful staff, clean room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
$41.07
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu

Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

Z
Zhewei
From
Singapore
The staff was very helpful and proactive with offering their help. Everything was very clean. The room is equipped with good amenities such as portable charger, sanitizer spray etc. Location was good as well as it was near a lot of food options!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews
Price from
$42.88
1 night, 2 adults
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For those trying to save, these fun, budget hotels still have lots to offer, from Wifi to convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties are set in central areas and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find loads of options that feature 24-hour front desks and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,479 reviews

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

    From $43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu city center, The Klagan Hotel features modern air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. The property has a restaurant and is 1148 feet from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront.

    From $107.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.

    From $24.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews

    Located a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Seaview Capsule Hotel has rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu.

    From $25.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 1-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a...

    From $130.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 5-minute walk, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From $52.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

    Concrete Jungle Cabin is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of Likas City Mosque.

    From $17.37 per night
  • Sky Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 544 reviews

    Featuring a fitness center and open deck with outdoor pool on the rooftop, Sky Hotel has air-conditioned studios and apartments with free Wi-Fi and plenty of space.

    From $40.22 per night

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  • Diamond Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

    Providing free WiFi, Diamond Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, a 9-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From $47.01 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

    AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Kota Kinabalu. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

    From $54.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews

    Located within 1.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    From $28.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 658 reviews

    CAPITAL EXPRESS has accommodations with free WiFi in Kota Kinabalu, attractively located a 8-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and half a mile from KK Esplanade.

    From $28.97 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews

    HotSpot @ City Centre by SSVC is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.

    From $65.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Hotel O Five 2 is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 7-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.7 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From $52.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 605 reviews

    Located just 1804 feet from Center Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From $25.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews

    Walk In Hotel has accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    From $40.11 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 11-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    From $51.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From $24.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

    Featuring a bar, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point is located in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum &...

    From $50.33 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

    Located within 2.4 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Deleeton provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    From $34.03 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 375 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 $49.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Grace Suite @ The Shore KK offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway.

    From $67.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Sky Suites is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway.

    From $50.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    KK City Api Api Block 1 Above Mcd Studio Homestay 2-3 pax is located in Kota Kinabalu, just 2.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles from North Borneo Railway.

    From $31.55 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $102.53
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
    Staff, Location, Cleanliness, Comfort - Excellent. The staff were accommodating and responded very fast. The place was in the same building as Imago, however, you use a different lift to enter. Not a big deal because it is very near and convinient. Cleanliness of the space was very good. Everything is new and clean. Comfort - Bed was squeeky but comfortable. Food - Lots of restaurants within Imago, but the building next door also offer budget local food.
    Guest review by
    MEELA ADREEYANA
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $89.94
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 267 reviews
    love the suite/studio apartment,, very clean and new, love how the arrangement of the furniture and the quality of the furniture,, great location city centre,, felt in love with the view from the small mini balcony (sea & city view) for the affordable price room,, for sure will book this unit again,, my family love it.. tq soo much for the great facilities
    Guest review by
    asheken
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $40.11
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
    Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Neil
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $52.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews
    Very central location in the old heart of KK. Close to lots of cheapfood places, laundromat etc as well as the city’s malls etc. Much much better quality place than others we saw in similar locations for the same inexpensive price. i have stayed here a couple of times before and will again. Very good value for the money.
    Guest review by
    Sue
    Young couple