The Best Newly Opened
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Newly opened, March 2024. Amazing guest reviews. Boasting a bar, Margo Hotel KK is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 5.3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Featuring a restaurant, the 1-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Margo Hotel KK have a city view. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. North Borneo Railway is 6 km from Margo Hotel KK, while Likas City Mosque is 8.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 5 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Newly opened, March 2024. Set in Kota Kinabalu, 10 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Grand InHotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.5 km from Likas City Mosque. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or an Asian breakfast. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 10 km from Grand InHotel, while North Borneo Railway is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Newly opened, December 2023. 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 lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu. Show full description

Opened January 2023. Set in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Gemilang Hotel features views of the city. The 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.2 km from the hotel and Likas City Mosque is 5.3 km away. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV and free toiletries. Popular points of interest near Gemilang Hotel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened November 2022. Superb guest reviews. 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo is set in Kota Kinabalu and offers air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking Mandarin, English and Malay at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Popular points of interest near Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo include Atkinson Clock Tower, KK Esplanade and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened September 2022. Popular among couples. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.2 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options. Popular points of interest near Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened March 2022. Boutique hotel. Hip. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Tanjung Aru Beach, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites offers some rooms with sea views, and every room has a coffee machine. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. North Borneo Railway is 2 km from the accommodation, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a few steps from The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites. Show full description

Opened November 2021. Boutique hotel. Charming. Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 2.3 km, The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 1.8 km from The LUMA Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, while North Borneo Railway is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Opened April 2021. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice interior design. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 7.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Avangio Hotel features a bar and views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and restaurant. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Avangio Hotel features some rooms with pool views, and each room includes a kettle. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at Avangio Hotel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Likas City Mosque is 4.3 km from the hotel, while Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 10 km from Avangio Hotel. Show full description

Opened April 2020. Boutique hotel. Unique. Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 1970, this 3-star hotel is within 3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5 km of North Borneo Railway. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Opened April 2020. Boutique hotel. Delightful property. 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. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The property is non-smoking and is located 3 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel. Show full description

Opened March 2020. Superb breakfast. Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Boasting a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Gaya Street (Sunday Market), a 12-minute walk from Karamunsing Capital and 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature a garden view. At Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre the rooms are fitted with a seating area. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. A business centre and vending machines with drinks and snacks are available on site at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre. Oceanus Waterfront Mall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Imago Shopping Mall is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu C. Show full description

Opened December 2019. Great location. Popular among families. Less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria is situated in Kota Kinabalu and features free WiFi and concierge services. The property is located 4.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 4.8 km from Likas City Mosque and 7.2 km from North Borneo Railway. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Hotel 7 Suria rooms have bed linen and towels. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Indonesian, Malay and Chinese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kota Kinabalu Harbour, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Hotel 7 Suria. Show full description

Opened June 2018. Lovely property. Rooftop restaurant. Set in Kota Kinabalu, 800 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is 3.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, while North Borneo Railway is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description

Opened January 2017. Elegant. Great breakfast. Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor. Rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Rooms on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge for evening cocktails, afternoon high tea, and use of private meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at Urban Kitchen, which serves Malaysian and International cuisines. Light meals are offered at Drip, while Breakout Lounge has a selection of alcoholic beverages. Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of western and Asian specialties. When the sun goes down, guests can enjoy live music and sip on signature craft cocktails at Club Bar located at the Hotel Lobby. Car hire and valet parking are available at an additional charge. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the 24-hour reception for assistance or local area information. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes from the Jesselton Jetty, a 5-minute drive to the famous handicraft market, and a mere 5-minute walk to the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, dotted with bars and restaurants that comes to life when the sun goes down. The Sabah State Museum is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.3 miles from the property. For some retail therapy, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is 1.5km away, Imago Shopping Mall is 920m away and the Sabah International Convention Centre is 2.8km away. Show full description

Great value. Popular among families. Set atop One Place Mall, Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers elegant guest rooms with free WiFi throughout. It features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 dining options. Guest enjoy affordable airport transfer to and from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and Hotel Every room is well-appointed with air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms feature city view. The Coffee House serves daily breakfast, along with lunch and dinner. Cocktails are offered at the Lobby Lounge. Plenty of local eateries are within a walking distance. You can take a refreshing swim at the pool or exercise at the gym. Staff at the 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with laundry request at a surcharge, while luggage storage is free. A prayer room is available at the property. Other facilities include a business centre and meeting facilities. Tanjung Aru Beach is 9 km from Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu, while Kota Kinabalu City Centre is 11.6 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.7 km from the property. Show full description

Elegant. Friendly staff. Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views. It is also 100 metres from the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront and Night Food Market. Elegantly decorated, every room is air conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV. A minibar and ironing facilities are included. The en suite bathroom comes with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. For your comfort, a hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. You can relax in the poolside cabana or enjoy a pampering massage at the spa. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to assist you with airport shuttle and laundry services at an additional charge. Activities can be arranged at the tour desk on site. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Latest Recipe, along with a la carte menu for lunch and dinner. Favola Italian Restaurant specialises in Italian cuisines and drinks are on offer at Azure Pool Bar & Café as well as Latitude 05. Guests can also enjoy sunset at the Rooftop @ Le Meridien bar. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal is 1.8 km from Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, while Tanjung Aru Beach is 5.5 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 9 km from the property. Show full description

Great location. Boasting 4 dining options and an outdoor swimming pool, Horizon Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu. The property is a 5-minute walk to Gaya Street and offers elegant, air-conditioned guest rooms . Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided. Overlooking the sea or the city, every room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. For your comfort, a hairdryer and ironing facilities are available. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Deco Cafe & Grill, which also features a bar. Malaysian specialties are offered at The Asian Restaurant, while you can grab pastries and coffee at Pastria. Guests can exercise at the gym. Staff at the 24-hour reception are happy to assist you with car rentals and tour queries. Jesselton Point ferry terminal is 1 km from Horizon Hotel, while IMAGO Shopping Mall is 2.2 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is a 8.4 km drive away. Show full description

Elegant. Great restaurant. Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options. Furnished with contemporary decor, the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and luxury amenities. Handicraft Market and Night Food Market are within a 700 metres walk away. Some rooms offer club lounge access. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a hairdryer. Guest may enjoy scenic view from the rooms. Dining options at the hotel include Tanjung Ria Kitchen, which is Halal-certified and features local and Western cuisines in a contemporary, show-kitchen setting. Sushi and Japanese fare can be enjoyed at the award-winning Nagisa. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre or have a pampering treatment at the spa. Other facilities include a tour desk and a 24-hour reception. Currency exchange and laundry services are also available. Gaya Street is 400 metres from Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, while IMAGO Shopping Mall can be reached with a 3.5 km drive. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 KM from the property. Show full description

Historic property. Friendly staff. Boasting a surrounding tropical forest and an organic garden, The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located 4 km from Kota Kinabalu Waterfront. This eco-friendly property features air-conditioned guests rooms with free WiFi access. Newspaper can be delivered daily upon request. All rooms are fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV and complimentary bottled water. The en suite bathroom comes with a shower and a hairdryer. Complete set of toiletries and bathrobes are available during the stay. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Tangerine Restaurant, which also opens for lunch and dinner. It specialises in Italian, Malaysian cuisines and other Asian dishes, cooked in an open-kitchen with pool and forest view seating. Other facilities on site include a spa. Staff at the 24/7 reception are happy to assist you with laundry at an additional charge. For your convenience, daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Other facilities include a ballroom, business center and meeting facilities. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu is 3.2 km from Sabah Museum, while Jesselton Point is 4.6 km away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 km from the property. Show full description