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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.

k
kaan
From
Turkey
top location , just next to popular shopping mall imago, lots of smart features like extendable lightening and usbc wall cables, dyson hair drier, feet flush button for toilet, led mirror lights, beautiful LG smart TV with netflix + prime accounts, fancy tea cups and shiny golden spoons and sabah tea, comfortable bed, every day fresh towel service and lots of 2L waters. Best of all we got upgraded to a new large family room during our stay for a week !!! In between they are very good at communication, they set up a whatsapp group at the beginning of your stay and make you feel like you are VIP. Overall recommended stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 447 reviews
Price from
$73.53
1 night, 2 adults

Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance

Kota Kinabalu

A good location for a hassle-free stay in Kota Kinabalu, Seaview Bliss Studio By Tropical Elegance is a condo hotel surrounded by views of the sea.

J
Joanne
From
Australia
The studio was beautiful and had everything we needed and more. We loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
$126.18
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
$91.87
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, 204 reviews
Price from
$215.87
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.

S
Safarina
From
Malaysia
very clean and comfortable 👍🏻 so friendly and nice owner
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
$91.30
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.

K
Karla
From
Singapore
The property looked brand new, everything was spotless. We got upgraded so ended up with a massive room that had a mini walk in closet, and a huge lounge and sitting area. Such a shame that we were only at the Hyatt for 12 hours (just overnight to catch an early flight out the next day) but everything was wonderful. I would stay again in a heartbeat
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews
Price from
$102.55
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
$49.62
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.

H
Hew
From
Taiwan
I enjoyed my stay at ACJ residence. The bed was EXTREMELY comfortable, shower was nice, great location. Great customer service, they would frequently message to make sure everything was okay and to give recommendations (without asking). Was a pleasant stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 474 reviews
Price from
$37.37
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, 299 reviews
Price from
$40.42
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.

M
Muhd Faris Said
From
Brunei
its at asia city kota kinabalu where it's in the middle of the city. convenient location, comfort & budget friendly. best for a short stay even for long duration as well & its also near to orange 24 hour supermarket
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Price from
$41.02
1 night, 2 adults
All cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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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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Great access to the city center. Check these cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,481 reviews

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

    From $42.95 per night
  • Diamond Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 165 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 $46.95 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 371 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 $54.23 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 $28.07 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 $28.94 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 $65.64 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 $52.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

    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.

    From $59.53 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 455 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 $85.30 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 $24.50 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 $25.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 511 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 $141.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 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 $53.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 98 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 $22.97 per night
  • Sky Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
    Breakfast options
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 541 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 $40.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 miles from Filipino Market Sabah and a 17-minute walk from Sabah State Museum &...

    From $32.67 per night

Stay connected in Kota Kinabalu and nearby. Cheap hotels with free Wifi

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 604 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 $25.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews

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

    From $40.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 459 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 $51.55 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 $24.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 579 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 $50.27 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 $33.99 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 $48.96 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 $67.88 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $102.23
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 447 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: $107.75
    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: $40.07
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
    Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Neil
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $52.45
    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