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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Shih Chung

HK$688

HK$762 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a "No Smoking" sign, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a black induction cooktop and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a glass shower, and a small sitting area.

The facade of Masanang Tours & Travel SDN BHD with a red door and potted plants.

2. Promenade Service Apartments

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Janet

HK$139

HK$170 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a large billboard, a busy street with cars, and a view of the sea.

A high-rise building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a busy street.

A playground with swings and a red metal frame, surrounded by a paved area with a low fence.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

3. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveller

HK$398

HK$489 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with a view, a bedside table, and a headboard.

A swimming pool with tiled edges and steps leading into the water, surrounded by a building with balconies and a sign for a sushi restaurant.

A modern hotel with a unique wave-patterned facade, a view of a busy street, and a body of water in the background.

4. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Martin

HK$534

HK$649 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Genya

HK$378

HK$503 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michaela

HK$660

HK$732 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

7. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kunthea

HK$214

HK$250 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sri Ganesh

HK$710

HK$786 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

9. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

HK$537

HK$599 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

10. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MRS

HK$798

HK$881 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HEIDI

HK$655

HK$727 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

12. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

HK$1,324

HK$1,581 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

13. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

HK$214

HK$250 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

14. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

HK$380

HK$468 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

15. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Savannah

HK$785

HK$866 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

16. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

KOK

HK$540

HK$602 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a bar area.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

17. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Monika

HK$916

HK$1,009 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Joshua

HK$259

HK$299 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

19. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kota Kinabalu

Kevin

HK$513

HK$574 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

20. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Xiaobo

HK$409

HK$460 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Hotels recommended for families in Api-api Centre

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$688

HK$762 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$534

HK$649 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$378

HK$503 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$214

HK$250 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$537

HK$599 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$261

HK$308 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$380

HK$468 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

HK$710

HK$786 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Top Api-api Centre Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."