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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Waterfront aparthotel with an outdoor pool connected to a rail/subway station in Kota Kinabalu

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Outdoor pool
Gym
43-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Lounge
Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu, 88000
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, KK Plaza
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | View from room

Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

1-Bedroom Premier Queen

  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

1-Bedroom Premier King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1-Bedroom Premier Twin

  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (King)

  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Premier King

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Premier King With Sea View

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Premier Twin With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Premier Queen With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One-Bedroom Premier Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Premier Queen

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu is next to Kota Kinabalu Central Market and KK Plaza. This 396-room, 4-star aparthotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym. Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, the aparthotel is connected to a rail/subway station, and a short walk from Handicraft Market and Anjung Kinabalu.
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What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • KK Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre Point - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakso Safma Viva - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seng Hing Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fatt Kee Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KK Garden Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sin Bee Heong (新美香肉干行） - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Waterfront aparthotel with an outdoor pool connected to a rail/subway station in Kota Kinabalu
Guests staying at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for MYR 20 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and securing valuables. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a water dispenser, and a banquet hall.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and has an array of amenities, including a coffee maker, a safe, and an ironing board. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Other standard amenities include a desk, a wardrobe or closet, and a desk chair.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (MYR 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 55 for adults and MYR 55 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Connected to a rail/subway station
  • In a business district
  • Near the airport
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 396 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting units available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 55 for adults and MYR 55 for children
  • Self parking fee: MYR 20 per day

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 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 cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Citadines Waterfront KK
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Aparthotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Aparthotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

This aparthotel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Kota Kinabalu Central Market and KK Plaza, and within a short walk of Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. You'll also find Gaya Street Sunday Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, parking is offered for MYR 20 per day.

Does Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu include a casino at the property?

No, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront aparthotel include bathrobes and slippers in each apartment with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

Yes, there are connecting guestrooms at this aparthotel book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

The closest major airport to Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.4 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu.

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Flora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice , clean room but a bit small .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the property all was going well till we had a fire and had to vacate the property at 1 am and couldnt get back to our romm till 5 am to get our gear after seeing the manager in the lobby and speaking to the hotel twice we keep getting fobbed off after they promised the refund. The facility is nice but the management need to honour their promuses and at least email us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A fire broke out overnight in the hotel. It was chaos. Difficult to find emergency exit, no communication to guests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MADALAINE

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Long weekend in KK, Sabah…

Central location, near shops and restaurants and on the waterfront, with friendly and helpful staff. Optional breakfast buffet and they made us a packed breakfast for our trip out. Pool overlooks the sea and there is a large lounge to relax in plus a small gym. Room was clean and adequate with a great kitchenette within the room, cooker, microwave, saucepans, kettle and a full fridge freezer. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurhakim

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice stay. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent service, great location, Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We have no complaints about the unit when we walked in however it was located in a bad part of a disgusting town of Kota Kinabalu. We could not bring ourselves to stay and left and went up the street and checked into the Marriott.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

POH HWA

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

M M TAUHIDUR

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helen Mui Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sad to note there wasn’t a swimming pool per se but only an adult wading pool that allows you to enjoy the cooling off & sunset. No attendant in sight in the gym ( suppose to collect pool towel) & no pool towels available except the small ones. Went down @ 4.00pm to 6th level & left about 5.00pm or so when I sighted hotel staff with the load of clean fresh pool towels! Only a coffeeshop available for dining with limited menu choices. Not convenient for those on short stays despite the fact that my room has the kitchen facilities & cutlery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yi Xian Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Brand new, good sizing and the room were very well equipped. The value for money was good and again, because it is very new, everything was in very good condition. Good location as well. Would return again definitely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hean Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Choon Guan, Georgetown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small kitchen is a plus make easy for some light cooking possible.Nice sunset lounge for relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yai King

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a convenient location with accessibility to mall and dining places. The hotel lobby was clean. The room is clean, but not very spacious. The toilet is also clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

KOTARO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

깔끔한 신축호텔입니다

신축이라 방이 매우 깨끗하고 좋았습니다. 직원들은 친절하지만 이용객이 많아 리셉션은 매우 붐비는 편입니다. Ashore hotel 과 건물은 공유하지만 수영장은 별도로 있습니다. 위치도 쇼핑몰, 야시장 모두 도보거리라 편리했습니다.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kwang sub

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyeonju

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
직원들은 정말 친절합니다. 요청하는 건들은 시간이 오래걸려도 해줬어요. 하지만 욕조 배수가 좋지않아 샤워때마다 힘들었고, 페이스타월이 준비되지않아서 요청해서 받아야했어요. 에이전트의 실수로 예약한 방과 다른 방이 배정되어 시작부터 그다지 기분이 좋지않았는데, 욕실 청소상태가 좋지 않아 더 별로였어요. 위치는 정말좋아요. 바로 앞에 필리피노마켓으로 망고랑바나나튀김, 닭꼬치, 나시고랭등을 포장해서 피곤한날 방에서 편하게 먹었고, 가야 스트릿이랑도 가까워서 이펑락사, 유잇청에서 조식을 사먹었어요. 제셀톤선착장도 걸어서 10분정도 였어요. 로비층에 편의점 있고, 1분거리에 정말 싸고 맛난 아이스크림 가게가 있어요. 장점은 많지만 다시 가고싶지는 않아요. 욕실이 너무불편했고, 세탁실이 사용료가 너무 비쌌어요.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but nice view from the pool. Really nice spot. Gym is cool too. Close of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025