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Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property

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Interior
Deluxe Room | Living room | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Dining
Point of interest
Bathroom shower

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Api-Api Centre, Block 2 lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, a beige blanket, and a white pillow.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Api-Api Guest House is adjacent to Oceanus Waterfront Mall and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Centre Point. This 15-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Anjung Samudera - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Seri Malindo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jothy's Fish Head Curry Banana Leaf Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Rasika Maju - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Office Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kalamatas Resto' Ba - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Api-Api Guest House

Api-Api Guest House features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available on request) for MYR 30 per vehicle. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
40-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels. Bathrooms have free toiletries and slippers. Safes and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [api api centre block 2 Lot 12]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 20 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property only accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Api-Api Guest House Hotel
Api-Api Guest House Hotel
Api-Api Guest House Kota Kinabalu
Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Api-Api Guest House?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Centre Point and Oceanus Waterfront Mall, and within a short walk of Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. You'll also find Imago Shopping Mall and Kota Kinabalu Central Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Api-Api Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Api-Api Guest House include a casino on the premises?

No, Api-Api Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Api-Api Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Api-Api Guest House?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as 2 restaurants and a free manager's reception.

Does Api-Api Guest House have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Api-Api Guest House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Api-Api Guest House has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Api-Api Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Api-Api Guest House.

Does Api-Api Guest House have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Api-Api Guest House?

The closest major airport to Api-Api Guest House is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.2 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Api-Api Guest House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Api-Api Guest House that offer a balcony.

Api-Api Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely basic.Dont spoil your holiday by staying here. No bodywash or shampoo supplied. Just a dispenser on the wall dispensing a "2 in 1" something which you are supposed to use.. No hairdryer, no ironing board.No anything. To enjoy your holiday, stay somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the city center. Nice little room and comfy bed. Nice lady in the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Just OK

Location is good and bathroom is clean. It will be better if the black anti UV sticker of the windows can be replaced by the transparent one or the curtains. I can't see the "city view" from my room as mentioned in the hotel.com website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great place to stay

The hotel is new and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable and the AC worked well. The location is also fantastic as a staging point to explore Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area. There are tons of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2minutes walk to central point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i'm renting the studio water retained in toilet pail where small flying insects are around the pail, on the floors the bedsheet n blanket is disgusting... fridge is old and not switch on power plug is limited
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at API API, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. API API is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ki Yam

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

Budget nice stay

The staff has been very kind and nice. The room is spacious. Many varieties of shops and food nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROMLI

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

Convenient location.

The hotel is in the town area and easily accessible to the many tourist/shopping location nearby. Also the room are newly furnished and in good conditions. Plenty of restaurants around the area to get good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was holiday at KK with my husband. We are very satisfied for the service given. Facilities was very good & cleanliness of the room provide also very excellent. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ryan ogie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and staffs are very accomodating and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Ong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Charie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amir Hafiz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad & expensive

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018