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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (590)
"Great value hotel with great facility. Location is also good, very central to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
jack tak hau
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Family Room
Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments

Promenade Service Apartments
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.6 out of 10, (453)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
United Kingdom
Janet
The price is NZ$38
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Promenade Service Apartments
Front of property
Most Luxurious Penthouse

Most Luxurious Penthouse

Most Luxurious Penthouse
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
Most Luxurious Penthouse
Property grounds
Api-Api Guest House

Api-Api Guest House

Api-Api Guest House
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19)
"Clean room"
Malaysia
Augustine
Api-Api Guest House
Outdoor pool
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (15)
"fantastic"
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (601)
"Hotel staff unprofessional "
United Kingdom
Jiarui
The price is NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Magellan Sutera Resort
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"great hospitality "
Malaysia
SITIE ASHYURRAH
The price is NZ$356
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Massages on the beach
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (782)
"Place is nice, staff very nice but it could cleaner. Years ago it must be a wonderful place it lost potential "
United States
Jo
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Outdoor pool
Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (897)
"Spacious rooms and great location. Starting to show it’s age though. "
Australia
Steven
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Grandis Hotel
Café
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (145)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Helpful staff"
Singapore
GRAHAM ANDREW
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (975)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Excellent stay"
Netherlands
Wybe
The Aru by Ayuhouz
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. However, this is an older hotel and for a similar price you could stay at some of the newer hotels in KK."
Australia
Nicholas
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (505)
"Everything was amazing!!"
Japan
MOE
The price is NZ$510
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Gayana Marine Resort
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Premier Double Room | View from room
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (125)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Hotel 7 Suria
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (196)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Nice pit stop. Food reasonably priced but service is slow. If u r hungry avoid this place. Shown here is beef burger with mushroom.
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Top Api-api Centre Hotel Reviews

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"1. The Oceanus Shopping Mall is not fully operational. However the 3 convenient-marts along the corridor did help. 2. The bathroom walk-in closet is fantastic. More lighting in shower and vanity area will help in attending ourselves. Sofa and carpet looks pretty aged. It will be good if there’s a sofa cover (washable) to rest on, feeling more fresh and comfortable. The tv top quarter screen illumination is dark-shaded, uneven one-sided brightness. But tv channels are pretty fantastic. The phone, “At Your Service” button is not working. We have to go to front desk to order food. 3. If there’s poster/notices at the concierge corner, it’d help to remind us on local tours and attractions to explore. We overlooked some important tours. 4. Services and attentiveness are pretty sharp and impressive, by the hotel gentlemen. Especially Nizam, the Teh-Tarik guy at breakfast, the breakfast manager (i think?), the Chinese spectacled guy receiving us from Grabs, and also Suhayl. All are sincere, polite, calm, and relaxing cool vibes. And the fair big (fat?) chef, that cooked my char kway teow to “perfect” flavor, only got him once, then he’s gone! (Why?!) This is the most homely feel to us. So keep up snd well done! 5. In future, we hope for a nice developed walkway, from hotel all the way to Suria Sabah, and to Imago Mall. We do enjoy our walks. But the area’s touting activities: massage services and seafood, feels rather intrusive. Otherwise, local tours are pretty refreshing."
Mohamad Faizal bin 6-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Api-api Centre

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

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The price is NZ$70 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$70
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
6/10 (1 review)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Api-api Centre?
Promenade Service Apartments is a favourite property for Expedia customers. This hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Api-Api Guest House is another favourite option for your trip based on traveller reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Api-api Centre has to offer?
Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: This holiday home rental outside of Api-api Centre has air conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Another good choice for your trip to Api-api Centre is TT #2 Kota Kinabalu Town/2Rooms 7px/Waterfront/Gayastreet/Api-api apt/2hse14pax. See all vacation rentals in Api-api Centre.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Api-api Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Api-api Centre.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Api-api Centre?
Tang Dynasty Hotel is a top hotel with a children's pool, an outdoor pool and LED TVs. View all hotels with pools in Api-api Centre.
What's it like to stay in Api-api Centre?
Budget-minded travellers will find good deals in Api-api Centre, and many visitors will definitely appreciate the shopping, restaurants and seaside. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cafés, bars and local tours. In Api-api Centre, there are 25 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Api-api Centre.
What is there to see in Api-api Centre?
Places to visit in the wider area include Centre Point, Imago Shopping Mall and Kota Kinabalu Central Market. You'll also find KK Plaza and Gaya Street Sunday Market in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Api-api Centre guide.
What's the weather like in Api-api Centre?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Api-api Centre are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 254 mm of rainfall.

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