Best Kota Kinabalu hotels near Atkinson Clock Tower
Hilton Kota Kinabalu is the only upscale full service hotel strategically located in the Asia city precinct and just 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. With its 305 technologically-advanced guest rooms, choose to stay in a spacious suite that features a separate living area and private bedroom, or opt for an executive room that offers exclusive access to the Executive Lounge. Located on the 9th floor, the Executive Lounge provides complimentary breakfast, all-day refreshments and stunning views of the city skyline. For a touch of luxury, choose a Presidential Suite featuring three bedrooms, an expansive living area and a whirlpool tub. Hilton Kota Kinabalu has a wide range of facilities that includes dining, meeting and recreational activities. The all day dining restaurant located on the ground level encompasses live cooking stations and serves both a la carte and buffet selections. Located on the rooftop, the specialty restaurant specializes in grilled favorites whereas its Zest Bar is located on the ground floor and is exclusive to those with exquisite taste in life.




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 1,522 reviews
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Edging the waterfront, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is an urban sanctuary in the heart of the city's central business, retail and entertainment district. Immerse yourself in 5-star comfort amid stylish hotel accommodations featuring stunning sea and city views, contemporary amenities and refined design elements inspired by the eclectic beauty of Sabah Borneo. Upgrade your stay to Le Méridien club or suite rooms with exclusive access to the panoramic sea-view Club Lounge. Explore nearby cultural fascinations, and complete the experience with distinctive local and international cuisine at our restaurants. Celebrate or succeed in sophisticated event and meeting venues, and relax with creative cocktails as you enjoy a sunset in motion at our rooftop bar. Designed to inspire your senses, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu hotel is a haven in a vibrant destination.




Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,042 reviews
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Good
6.5
Cons: I wanted to change my itinerary and bring my hotel stay a day forward, from the 21st to the 20th. I offerred to pay the difference in rate if any. Hotel staff told me they cannot do that for me as booking was made via a third party. It was actually made via a fourth party as Kayak outsorced it to getaroom.com. The actual helpline indicated in the booking email (469-675-5368) was possibly run by a fifth party. They were utterly unhelpful with my request to change the booking date by a day, even though I did offer to pay any difference in price. Rigidly cited some sort of policy. I went back to the hotel staff in person and tey also continued to refuse to help. The consequence was that I had to book another hotel for the 20th, did not stay at Le Meridien on the 21st and my money was wasted. I will not be booking via Getaroom ever again and I will be avoiding Le Meridien.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Staff and management extremely helpful, and made the stay a real treat. Whilst the pool area was being renovated, an offer to use a sister hotels facilities was provided without hesitation - really appreciated.
Cons: Rooms are a bit tired and need a refresh. Limited light in the room, made reading in the evening near impossible.
Mediocre
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Excellent
9.7
Pros: Quick efficient staff, good restaurants, clean rooms, adequate space in the room, central location
Cons: 2 of 4 elevators not functioning but didn’t have to wait too long though
Edging the shimmering waters of the South China Sea in Sabah, Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is a contemporary haven in an idyllic location. Find your respite in stylishly appointed hotel accommodations with open floor concepts, modern amenities, 24-hour room service and balconies with panoramic sea views. Explore the vibrant dining and entertainment destinations on Kota Kinabalu's famed Waterfront, visit nearby coral islands, relax along the beach and explore some of Sabah's most celebrated attractions. Bring your boldest vision to life in sophisticated, naturally-lit venues for meetings, weddings and social affairs. After a day of business, shopping or sightseeing, satisfy your appetite with Japanese cuisine, surf-and-turf and creative signature cocktails at our restaurants and scenic rooftop bar. From our dramatic lobby to our sleek, modern hotel rooms and suites, you'll experience a charming visit to the "Land Below The Wind" at Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel.




Overall 8.6 Excellent
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With a stay at Grandis Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 282 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Friendly staffs. Spacious, clean and comfortable room. Beautiful sunset view on the rooftop
Cons: Certain guests were smoking on the non-smoking designated floor. It would have been even more pleasant if the Non-Smoking policy was properly enforced by the hotel Manager.
With a stay at Horizon Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, just a 4-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 8 minutes by foot from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel features 323 square feet (30 square meters) of event facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.4 Excellent
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10.0
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is a 14 story highrise in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city overlooking the island-studded South China Sea. Features a 5 story atrium lobby in the heart of of the business, shopping and entertainment district.




Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 935 reviews
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Good
7.7
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Great front desk and concierge services. They were all very pleasant and helpful. The beds are meticulously made, clean and comfy
Cons: The room is comfortable and clean but needs to be updated. Eg the kettle & coffee making facilities were hidden in a drawer instead of out in the open for guests to see. If the staff didn't tell me about it, I wouldn't have known. The pool is also not great.
A stay at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk of Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel has facilities measuring 8396 square feet (780 square meters), including conference space. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.




Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,338 reviews
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7.7
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7.7
With a stay at The Klagan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, just a 4-minute walk from Centre Point and 14 minutes by foot from Imago Shopping Mall. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.




Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 805 reviews
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Excellent
9.4
Pros: Love the large rooms and nice beds. Breakfast is good. Views and locations wonderful.
Cons: Could speed up check-in a bit. Showers tend to get the bathroom floor wet.
Located in Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah, Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre is within walking distance from banks, shopping malls, restaurants, tourist attractions and the historical Jesselton Point Waterfront. It also has easy access to the new convention centre - Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). In addition, the hotel is only 15 minutes by car from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.




Overall 8.1 Excellent
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With a stay at Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Atkinson Clock Tower and within a 5-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This hotel features 900 square feet (84 square meters) of event facilities.




Overall 8.1 Excellent
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With a stay at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute drive of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Centre Point. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.1 Excellent
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When you stay at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai in Kota Kinabalu, you'll be by the sea and steps from Karambunai Peninsula. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 873 reviews
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With a stay at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk of Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 607 reviews
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With a stay at Gaya Centre Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and 7 minutes by foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.




Overall 7.7 Good
Based on 574 reviews
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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu is in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute walk of Kompleks Asia City and Sedco Square. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.




Overall 7.7 Good
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A stay at Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 15-minute walk of Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 290 reviews
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A stay at Promenade Service Apartments places you in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, within a 15-minute walk of Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Overall 7.5 Good
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Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), Sabah Oriental Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Overall 7.3 Good
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6.5
With a stay at Hotel Traveller, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, just a 3-minute walk from Centre Point and 9 minutes by foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Overall 7.3 Good
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With a stay at Hotel Puri 36 in Kota Kinabalu, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of 1Borneo Hypermall and Gaya Street Sunday Market. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Overall 8.4 Excellent
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Overall 7.1 Good
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Mediocre
2.8
Pros: The only thing I liked about it was the location. Quite central to KK city & night markets.
Cons: Room had no window. Safety was am issue if they had a fire. I wouldn't recommend staying here.
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