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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 11 October 2026.

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

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.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

1. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$139

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 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.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the entrance.

2. Promenade Service Apartments

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$32

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 high-rise building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a busy street.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

3. Marina Travellers Suite Marina Court

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$89

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$118

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$144

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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.

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$134

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$110

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 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.

9. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$161

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

10. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$86

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

11. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$133

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$158

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

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.

13. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

AU$92

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

A modern interior with a curved seating arrangement, large windows, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern interior with a bar area, a grid-like window design, and a sign reading "SAKURA".

A multi-story hotel with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by trees and a busy street.

15. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

16. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$46

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

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

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

17. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$152

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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 street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

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.

18. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$43

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

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

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

19. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

AU$184

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

20. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

AU$219

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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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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A coastal cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a dense urban area, and a large body of water with boats.

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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."

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"VERY NICE"

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Api-api Centre?

You can find top hotels in Api-api Centre from AU$32 with options to suit your budget and needs. To find an affordable hotel in Api-api Centre that meets all of your requirements, just apply filters on Hotels.com and sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I book Api-api Centre hotels with free cancellation?

In order to book a refundable Api-api Centre hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Many hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.

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 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.

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Api-api Centre?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Api-api Centre, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find this accommodation by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

What will the weather in Api-api Centre be like during my visit?

Api-api Centre is a great place to visit any time of year with an average temperature of 27°C during the coldest months.

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