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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...

F
Frances
From
Australia
Great communication. Excellent facilities & great location. Loved our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$73.58
1 night, 2 adults

Gee homestay

Kota Kinabalu

800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah in Kota Kinabalu, Gee homestay offers accommodation with access to a sauna, fitness room and steam room.

N
Ng
From
Singapore
Everything is neat & in order, spacious, good location, easy check-in, owner was very responsive and helpful, great stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$91.94
1 night, 2 adults

Bonheur at Karambunai

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bonheur at Karambunai is set in Kota Kinabalu, 80 metres from Karambunai Beach and 29 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
Absolutely perfect. The villa is beautiful, pool is lovely and the beach at low tide and sunset as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$216.03
1 night, 2 adults

QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, QUEENSLAND SUITES at Aru Suites, Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Y
Yi Fang
From
Singapore
Pristine clean rooms. Big lovely apartment with a free water dispenser. Exceeded expecations. Blown away by the sunset view from the top floor. Note the airplane sound is indeed very loud but we didnt hear it after falling asleep.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
US$91.37
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.

L
Luke
From
Malta
Excellent location, beautiful minimalist decor, fantastic rooms and amenities, great breakfast and restaurant, excellent and attentive staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 958 reviews
Price from
US$102.62
1 night, 2 adults

JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW

Kota Kinabalu

Facing the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, JESSELTON QUAY SEA VIEW is a guest house, featuring a year-round outdoor pool and parking on-site.

C
Claire Frances
From
United Kingdom
The location is great. The view from the window is lovely. Great restaurants and shops downstairs and a laundrette.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$49.66
1 night, 2 adults

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Offering a bar and city view, ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

G
Greta
From
Iceland
We had a great time at ACJ residence. The room was very clean, well organized and comfortable. The location is perfect. Communication was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Price from
US$37.39
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.

c
cheryl
From
Malaysia
I like the curtains and the hotel’s paraphernalia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$40.45
1 night, 2 adults

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City

Kota Kinabalu

AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo...

A
Anzhela
From
Russia
- The staff is very helpful and can answer all questions you have - The room is clean - The bed is super comfy - nice heavy blanket, great mattress and pillows - Everything is very well organized - from check-in to check-out - Excellent noise insulation - Nice smell
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews
Price from
US$41.05
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.

J
Jesse
From
Netherlands
Everything was great: room, location, price and service!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews
Price from
US$42.86
1 night, 2 adults
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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,471 reviews

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

    From US$42.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 167 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$46.99 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

    AJ Residence - Above Peppermint Asia City is located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, 2.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, as well as 5.5 km from North Borneo...

    From US$54.27 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

    Set within 2.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.3 km of North Borneo Railway, Hotel Sri Iskandar offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

    From US$28.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.5 km of North Borneo Railway, CAPITAL EXPRESS features accommodation with free WiFi.

    From US$28.96 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 463 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$65.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 471 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$47.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

    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.

    From US$59.57 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews

    Located just 550 metres from Centre Point Sabah, Hotel Kooler Inn offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    From US$25.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews

    Walk In Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk.

    From US$40.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 455 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$51.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 355 reviews

    Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From US$24.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews

    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.

    From US$50.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    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$49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 463 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$107.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool and sea view, Grace Suite @ The Shore KK is situated in Kota Kinabalu, 300 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$67.93 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

    From US$24.52 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 519 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

    From US$141.74 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 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From US$42.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews

    Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

    From US$22.98 per night
  • Sky Hotel

    Kota Kinabalu
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews

    Featuring a fitness centre and open deck with outdoor pool on the rooftop, Sky Hotel offers air-conditioned studios and apartments with free WiFi and plenty of space.

    From US$40.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 239 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant and free WiFi, Jpod Capsule Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

    From US$15.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and only 4.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, La, mer Butik Hotel provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$77.65 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$102.30
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 452 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: US$80.87
    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: US$40.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
    Good location, for a budget accommodation this was ideal, staff very helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    Neil
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$47.70
    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