Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
TTravel with Sugam2025.12.29
The place is in a prime location. Everything's walkable – sea front, local market, night durian market, lots of shopping malls nearby, and Gaya Street are all just a stroll away!
The only issue is the lift – super crowded with long queues. With the room on level 8, sometimes I had to wait 10mins to board.
Otherwise, great base in Kota Kinabalu.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
AAnonymous User2026.02.04
Definitely value for money. Good location with walking distance to Imago shopping mall, Filipino market and famous restaurants nearby. Nice sea view from the room. Cleanliness of the room also above expectation. Breakfast was average but acceptable.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
MMomobaobei~2025.10.15
Clean and tidy, spacious rooms, well-equipped, and a great location! Very nice. You can see the ocean right from your window, and even catch the sunset in the evening!!! There's also a beachfront pool on the 7th floor 😄 where you can also watch the sunset.
Hotel near Tanjung Aru,Kota Kinabalu18.1% of visitors choose this area
Kkebex2025.12.02
Check in was simple and straightforward. Room was very spacious and clean. Room equipped with an induction stove and microwave. However, some of the cooking equipment needs to be refreshed and should be more thoughtful (i.e. providing metal spatula and a non stick pan will only leave guests to scratch the non stick).
Nonetheless, the hotel is well located, very near the airport and close enough to the city. Nearby shops at the nearby shopping complex is decent. Appreciate the view from the pool and rooftop.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
Ccocochancoco 2025.12.12
I thought it was a hotel, but it turned out to be an apartment rented out by a hotel. Many people I asked didn't even know where it was. It was a bit difficult to contact the owner, but thankfully, Trip.com's concierge helped me get in touch and check in smoothly. The room is quite spacious with good lighting, and it even has a kitchen with an induction cooker and tableware, which was very comfortable. The security is also good, as you need a card to access the elevator. It's just a few minutes' taxi ride to Gaya Street, and since it opened this year, the facilities are all new.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.01.02
Thank you for providing an all-in-one environment for busy professionals like me. A place where I can work, meeting old friends, and at the same time allow my 3 boys to enjoy themselves safely. The availability of both a swimming pool and a small beach, with lifeguards on duty, gave me peace of mind throughout the day. the room was also clean and convinient for us also to enjoy beautiful morning sunrise.
I was able to continue my work comfortably, spending time reading and writing on my laptop by the pool, surrounded by beautiful seaside scenery while watching my son playing. The experience was further enhanced by the availability of good food at the restaurant despite busy with customer, waitress e.g Ms Shamira and all were very helpful. Added with relaxing drinks in the evening while listening to live band performances, and quiet moments of healing by the beach, resting on the sofa with the sound of the sea. The staff were friendly and helpful, e.g Mr Alex and the team, who made our stay even more pleasant. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to come again.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.01.04
My stay at Hilton Kota Kinabalu was professional and comfortable overall, balancing business efficiency with a holiday atmosphere. It's a very mature and reliable upscale hotel option in the city center of Sabah.
📍 **Location**
The hotel is located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, with convenient transportation. It's about a 15-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and surrounded by a wide range of restaurants, shopping malls, and banks. It's very convenient for accessing the waterfront and major business districts, making it suitable for business trips and short stays.
🛏️ **Room Experience**
The room design continues Hilton's consistent modern business style, with a well-planned layout. The bedding is very comfortable, and soundproofing is excellent. The room's cleanliness and maintenance are kept at a high standard, effectively alleviating travel fatigue.
🍽️ **Dining & Executive Lounge**
The breakfast offers a rich variety of options, combining Chinese and Western cuisine, with efficient service.
The Executive Lounge provides a quiet and private environment, suitable for business meetings or brief work. In the evenings, it offers light meals and drinks, providing a professional and orderly experience overall.
🏊 **Facilities**
The hotel is equipped with a gym and an outdoor swimming pool, both well-maintained. The pool area offers expansive views, balancing urban scenery with a relaxing experience, perfect for a short break during a busy itinerary.
🤝 **Service Experience**
The front desk and service staff are highly professional overall, with smooth communication and seamless English service. Their timely responses reflect the mature service system of an international chain hotel.
✅ **Overall Review**
Hilton Kota Kinabalu is highly suitable for:
• Business travel
• Company hospitality
• Mid-to-high-end guests
• Trips requiring stable accommodation and service standards
The overall stay experience was solid and dependable, making it one of the hotels in Kota Kinabalu worth long-term partnership and recommendation.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
SSimonCo2026.01.21
Excellent stay! The mountain view room was definitely the right choice, the scenery was beautiful. The pool and sea view are just a short walk upstairs, and the bar serves really good drinks. The location is also very convenient. Personally, I think the mountain view offers great value for money.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu81.9% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.02.06
There's quite a difference between Marriott hotels in China and abroad. The only reason I'm giving a higher score is for the sea view.
Facilities: I stayed in a sea-view room, and yes, you could see the sea, but it was only on the 9th floor, so not very high up. I'm not sure if there were other options I wasn't offered. It was a double room, but they only provided one toothbrush cup and then claimed they had no spares. Seriously, only one toothbrush cup? I tried to shower around 9 PM, and the water was freezing cold; it just wouldn't heat up. I ended up shivering through it. I tried again during the day, and the water temperature was fine then.
Cleanliness: There were obvious stains on the floor, even though it was tiled, it certainly wasn't clean.
Environment: The only good thing was its proximity to the sea; you could see the ocean right away.
Service: Thinking back to the lack of extra toothbrush cups, the service really wasn't great. Also, they don't provide any amenities for children here.
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Great hotel and staff. The morning breakfast is the best. We loved it. The location is far from Gaya street though.
I particularly love the location, 15 mins' ride to airport and 10 mins' ride to the city centre. The area of the resort is large, next to the sea, with quite some water or other kids activities available. We didn't try the pools but look nice. Breakfast has a wide variety with something different each day. The hotel is a bit aged and torn. Cleanliness inside the room and common areas (carpets) should be better.
We stayed 2 nights and had a fantastic stay despite the bad weather on the first day. We received great services from the resort management team Mr Karl, Ms Siti, Mdm Lydia also from the restaurant and recreational team members. We look forward to be back again! Booked the family suite that is beautifully furnished and got a fantastic view of Mt Kinabalu from the room as well as variety of fishes swimming below us. Snorkelling and kayaking are complimentary for the entire day and was great way for us to explore the beautiful waters. On the last day, we unfortunately left our tablet in the room and we were notified immediately upon arrival at the jetty and the resort arranged it to be delivered to their jetty office within the same afternoon. Overall it was a great experience and the welcoming and departure greetings by the management team were certainly memorable and beyond our expectations!
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It was suitable for a family and for those who prefer to relax. The view from our room was fascinating and breathtaking. Their food is super tasty. We only need 5 to 10 minutes to access food places and a trip package to Pasar Semporna. We will book this hotel again once we come back to Semporna.
Not as good as my expectations of 5 stars of shangri la hotel, but still in great value and services consider the price is much cheaper. I came with my family including 2 kids at 6 and 8, they love the game area and swimming pools with water slides. Because of 2 nights stay in the wet seasons in September. especially after 5pm, a tropical rainfall so that I didn't get any chance to see sunset in the beaches. The beaches are not really good condition of sand quality. I enjoyed the morning hiking trip to the nearby hills and also the walk in the beach. Many wildlife and calm of the days.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN1,132
7.1/10
Overall a pleasant stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location made it easy to get around Semporna. A few small areas could be improved, but still a good experience and worth recommending.
I had a pleasant stay at Promenade Hotel. The location is very convenient right in the city center, close to shopping malls, waterfront attractions, and dining options. It’s a great base for exploring Kota Kinabalu. The lobby and common areas are spacious and welcoming. My room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained with all the basic amenities I needed. The sea view rooms are especially worth it for the sunset views over the waterfront. Breakfast offered a good variety of local and international options, though the restaurant can get quite busy during peak hours. The staff were generally friendly and helpful, and check-in/check-out was smooth. Overall, everything was good 😊😊😊
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN957
9.1/10
Great
I recently stayed at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, making it very convenient to explore the city. My room offered a stunning sea view, and watching the beautiful sunset from the comfort of the room was truly unforgettable. The environment was relaxing, clean, and well maintained, creating a pleasant atmosphere throughout the stay. One highlight was the superb Japanese food, which was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Overall, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu delivered comfort, great views, and excellent dining.
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:MXN1,412
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