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AC Residence

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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AC Residence offers a welcoming retreat in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with practical amenities like laundry facilities, a bar, and free self parking. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and can walk to Imago Shopping Mall or enjoy meals at the restaurant with WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$55
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (AC 1)

Deluxe Double Room (AC 1)

Deluxe Double Room (AC 1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (AC 2)

Economy Double Room (AC 2)

Economy Double Room (AC 2)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (AC 3)

Standard Double Room (AC 3)

Standard Double Room (AC 3)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Romantic Double Room (AC 5)

Romantic Double Room (AC 5)

Romantic Double Room (AC 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Leisure Double Room (AC 6)

Leisure Double Room (AC 6)

Leisure Double Room (AC 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Couple Double Room (AC 7)

Couple Double Room (AC 7)

Couple Double Room (AC 7)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room (AC 8)

Comfort Double Room (AC 8)

Comfort Double Room (AC 8)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for City Double Room (AC 9)

City Double Room (AC 9)

City Double Room (AC 9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for European Style Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

European Style Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Romantic Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Romantic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Couple Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Leisure Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Leisure Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Double Room (AC 2)

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
2nd Floor, Lot 78, Block I, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's & McCafé - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Secret Recipe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pak Elah Asia City - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Residence

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
You can look forward to a hair salon, laundry facilities and a bar at AC Residence. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1978
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 80
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: MYR 80 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number Yes

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

AC Residence Hotel
AC Residence Kota Kinabalu
AC Residence Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Residence?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Residence on 26 Nov 2025 start from NZ$55.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at AC Residence?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AC Residence?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Residence?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 80 (subject to availability).

Where is AC Residence located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall. Kompleks Asia City and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

AC Residence Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean, no nonsense, and extremely quick reply. The bed was super comfortable and everything is within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

WEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the area before and going up the stairs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHEOLGYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel and Very nice staff.

It was very nice experience staying at this hotel ! Especially, the staff was the best staff I have ever seen in my life. Very kind, very fast response, and they did their best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhd yazid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was really comfort and clean room to stay in. Surely will stay on next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

You get what you pay for

Very friendly staff and very clean room. No escaping the fact that the location is not very nice and views are of industrial sites. No lift, loud AC and room smelled like petrol.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Hafez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay. 3 thumbs up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to local mall shopping. Outstanding decent-size room with marble floors. Many amenities provided. Best deal in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC residence isn't what you expect from your normal hotel stay. There is no hotel lobby, there is no reception as it's located on the third floor of shophouses. However don't let it fool you! We arrived after midnight due to flight delays, yet when we messaged the property, we were immediately welcomed at the door. Once inside, we were shown to our room which was pleasantly quite spacious! It was simple but yet so cosy. The room was also really clean and tidy. Getting around was quite easy as well. Located in between Suria Sabah and Imago Shopping Mall, we didn't need to walk far to both places. The best thing about it was the service we received. Need 2 bottles of water, BAM, we received 4 in the next minute. Communication via whatsapp was prompt and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The mattresses were too soft. The rooms are on the 3rd storey and there's no lift. But on the other hand, staff are friendly and responsive, the rooms are clean and there are many eateries nearby and it's walkable to the night market and to a shopping mall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room but no lift

Pros Central location Responsive staff regardless the time Very clean room Cons I was staying at top floor. There's no lift. Window cannot be opened We could not open the blind because people on street can see straight through -this can be sorted with frosted film
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHIZUKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋が綺麗で凄く感激しました！ メッセージのやりとりも丁寧で安心できました！また次行く時は絶対にこちらのホテルを使いたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
完璧 また泊まりたいです！
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strongly recommend, will ldefinately come back.

Very friendly service, clean, need, tidy, and secure. Value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントがない事には驚いたけど室内も清潔。何事にも親切で日本語でもGoogle翻訳で可能な限り対応してくれた。空港へのgrabの手配もしてくれた。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Epämieluisa ympäristö ja haiseva huoneisto

Huoneiston seinät olivat huonossa kunnossa ja varsinkin kylpyhuoneessa oli todella epämiellyttävä haju. Vuode oli kuitenkin siisti eikä ötököitä näkynyt. Ovien lukot olivat miltei mahdottomia avata ja sulkea avaimilla. Ympäristö oli slummimainen ja rauhaton.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room renovated to a very high standard.

Our room was spacious and very comfortable. The recent renovation works have been completed to a high standard, using high spec fixtures and fittings. Very good location for local amenities, restuarants, shopping malls, etc. The only downside is being located on the 2nd storey, as we had several suitcases. However, the owner was very helpful in carrying the cases up the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHI HONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
酒店有點難找，但內裡裝修很好，又乾淨，設備也足夠！ 很好
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and clean. The host responded to questions within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay and would highly recommend this place! It's conveniently located close to the city center, making it easy to explore on foot. There are plenty of great restaurants and food options nearby as well. The host was especially kind and extremely responsive. I’ve never experienced such hospitality before. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cher Moh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first to come across sensor touch switches for a budget accommodation. Nice staff who always stay in touch via what's app, would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay and would highly recommend this place! It's conveniently located close to the city center, making it easy to explore on foot. There are plenty of great restaurants and food options nearby as well. The host was especially kind and extremely responsive. I’ve never experienced such hospitality before. Overall, a fantastic experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Advantages: This was a great experience, the room was comfortable, the TV service and electric curtains were excellent. Another advantage is the excellent location, quiet and convenient. Suggestions: It would be nice to have a shelf in the bathroom. Additionally, during rainy days, there were many ants that crawled into the wall joints of the air conditioner and got stuck in the cracks of the tiles, could there be an ant nest here?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwenaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre très propre, confortable et bien équipée
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024