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Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Nestled in the heart of Sabah’s laidback capital of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a stroll away from romantic waterfront sunsets and less than two kilometers from the Signal Hill Observatory Platform, a lookout point that is built 100 meters above the dense tropical jungle. Business meets leisure seamlessly with the property being within three kilometers of the Sabah International Convention Center and major shopping malls. For some fun in the sun, the Jesselton Jetty is just 3 kilometers away from the hotel, where you can hop on a 15-minute boat ride to a cluster of 5 islands famous for kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. From high-end malls to street-side stalls, the charming juxtaposition of old and new can be witnessed from the hotel’s Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offering fresh seafood and grilled meats served with a side of stunning coastal views.
9.1
Excellent
3617 reviews
Location
0.1 mi from city centre
No. 18 Jalan Haji Saman, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury hotel with bars, 6-minute walk to Kota Kinabalu Esplanade Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, 24-hour room service, and concierge services are onsite. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu offers 222 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
9.2
Excellent
853 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru. Set 7 km from Kota Kinabalu, it features free WiFi throughout and free parking is provided. Featuring elegant decor, the spacious rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV. Stunning ocean or mountain views can be enjoyed from private balconies with outdoor seating. For your convenience, the en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Dining options include Shang Palace, which specialises in Chinese cuisines. Live entertainment accompanies light refreshments at Borneo Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy various water sports activities, such as jet ski, surfing and diving. Children can play in the kids' pool with waterslides. Other amenities include a 9-hole golf course and Chi, The Spa, which offers relaxing massages. The staff at 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with car rentals and airport transfers at ab additional charge. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 7.3 km from the property.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
3965 reviews
Location
2.5 mi from city centre
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers 288 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
2506 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
Lot G-23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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 our hotel near Kota Kinabalu waterfront; indulge in vibrant dining and entertainment destinations, visit nearby coral islands, relax along the beach and discover 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 signature cocktails in the restaurants and scenic rooftop bar at our Kota Kinabalu hotel. 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 our 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
2169 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre

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Luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu are most affordable on Thursdays, with average nightly rates around $83. Saturdays are usually the most expensive, averaging $248 per night.

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Users have found prices for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu tonight starting as low as $50, rising to an average cost of $66, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $35 for a 4-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight.

How much is a Kota Kinabalu luxury hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu this weekend for as little as $37/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $38/night. For a 4-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu, the cheapest rate recently found was $37/night for this weekend.

Other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Kota Kinabalu. There are 1,734 properties in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.1 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
C-16-G, Signature Office, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$37
Avg. per night
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.9 mi from city centre
$77
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$248
Avg. per night
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.1 mi from city centre
$126
Avg. per night

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