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Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Api-api Centre on Hotels.com. These Api-api Centre hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 14 September 2026.

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

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

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

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$123

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Promenade Service Apartments

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$30

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A spacious living area with a curved staircase, a large gray sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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

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

3. 1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$103

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

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

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

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

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

7. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$95

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

8. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

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.

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

AU$335

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

11. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$69

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

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

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

12. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

13. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$211

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

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.

14. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

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

15. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$137

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

16. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$47

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$42

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water and a distant island.

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

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

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.

18. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$205

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

19. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$43

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

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

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

20. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kota Kinabalu

AU$84

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Api-api Centre is well known for its seaside, while attractions such as Centre Point and Imago Shopping Mall are located within the surrounding region.

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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveller

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Domenic

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Very good

Eileen

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Magella Sutera Resort (14 nights) was the highlight of our trip. We stayed in a Deluxe Sea Facing Room which we highly recommend. The room is spacious, neat and clean and it has a beautiful, uniquely designed bathroom which we loved. Sunsets from out balcony were a sight to see. The Magellan has a shuttle service for a small fee which leaves at 10am, 2pm, 4pm and 8pm from the hotel to the KK Town. It stops at the Imago Mall (an upper class shopping Centre), the KK Waterfront (a...

Rosabelle

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the mountains, a ceiling fan, and a television.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular island resort. Room / villa was amazing with the most wonderful shampoo / conditioner etc. Only two slight negatives - when i arrived my room was not ready and for 2 hours i sat in the heat without access to my luggage to get my swimmers for a refreshing dip in the pool. And the other was the food - after having been in KK experiencing the street food and my other hotel's food, the resort food was a little ordinary, particularly given the cost of in-resort food. it was bountiful but...

Anonymous traveller

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a television screen, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are excellent - more on par with a 4 star hotel in KK, so long as you're not looking for a full service hotel. Check in staff were friendly and always smiling, the rooms were very spacious, and bed comfy, with a nice modern bathroom. The rooms (& bathrooms) are much better than at the Jesselton Hotel, which rides on its name. We asked for a quiet room off the main street, so weren't disturbed too much by noise, but could be an issue if you're on the street side. The only complaint that...

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Very good

Anonymous traveller

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, a chandelier, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a glass door.

A grand lobby with a grand piano, a curved sofa, and a chandelier.

The Jesselton Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

From the moment we walked in we felt at home in this older-styled hotel with its wonderful friendly and helpful staff. The rooms had all we required ; comfortable bed, A/C, blackout curtains, roomy bathroom, good fridge, tea/coffee facilities and a safe. They do not have their own restaurant, but there is a good one on the ground floor which sells fresh western food cooked well and does a good cup of coffee. The hotel is an easy walk from Jesselton Pier (Island Trips), has many cheap dining...

Bob

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Bill

A modern conference room with a large screen displaying a presentation, wooden tables set for a meeting, and large windows with a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a sink, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a wooden vanity with a sink.

A parking lot with multiple cars and a clear sky.

Oikos Poshtel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Exceptional

Larissa

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What are some of the best hotels in Api-api Centre for couples?

Stay at a top-rated Api-api Centre romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's holiday. Our travellers love Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu, a hotel with 2 restaurants. Use the "Traveller experience" filter in your search and select "Adults only" or "Romantic" to find even more hotels in Api-api Centre for couples on Hotels.com.

What are the top Api-api Centre hotels with a pool?

Discover some of the best Api-api Centre hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a guest rating of 8 out of 10. Tang Dynasty Hotel is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool along with a children's pool and a restaurant. To find more stays in Api-api Centre with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".

What are some of the best Api-api Centre hotels with free parking?

If you're driving, a great Api-api Centre hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travellers' favourites include:

Api-Api Guest House: A hotel with an average guest rating of 8.4 out of 10
TD Plaza Hotel: A hotel with an average guest rating of 6.2

What are some popular hotels in central Api-api Centre?

For hotels in central Api-api Centre, check out Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group. Travellers love Hyatt Regency Kinabalu for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, children's pool and 2 restaurants this hotel offers. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group is another popular central hotel with a full-service spa, a hot tub and 5 restaurants. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Imago Shopping Mall. Downtown Kota Kinabalu and Tanjung Aru are some of the most central areas for your Api-api Centre holiday.

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