Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Exterior
Lobby
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Centre Point
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 883 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 1130 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Presidential Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • 2626 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Premium)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Premium)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

King Guest Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Hilton Kota Kinabalu is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. This 304-room, 5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Centre Point - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大茄来海鲜餐厅 Welcome Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Borenos Fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fook Yuen 富源 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Signalhill Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Urban Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Guests staying at Hilton Kota Kinabalu enjoy access to 2 outdoor pools, a 24-hour gym, and WiFi in public areas. Parking is MYR 5 per day (MYR 25 per day for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MYR 90 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect WiFi and 47-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, minibars, and coffee makers.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (MYR 15 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (MYR 15 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (MYR 5 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (MYR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 65 for adults and MYR 32.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Drip Cafe
  • The Club Bar
  • Urban Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Contactless 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
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

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 162 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 65.00 for adults and MYR 32.50 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: MYR 15 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: MYR 15.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: MYR 5 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: MYR 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 162 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

Hilton Kota Kinabalu provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Kota Kinabalu on Jun 23, 2026 start from $95, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Kompleks Asia City, and within a 10-minute walk of Centre Point and Kompleks Karamunsing. You'll also find Imago Shopping Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, valet parking is offered for MYR 25 per day and self parking is available for MYR 5 per day.

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 outdoor pools, a poolside restaurant, and a poolside bar at this hotel.

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu have a casino at the property?

No, Hilton Kota Kinabalu doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Hilton Kota Kinabalu a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hilton Kota Kinabalu has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Hilton Kota Kinabalu allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hilton Kota Kinabalu?

The closest major airport to Hilton Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.5 mi away (17 minutes by car).

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

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

Does Hilton Kota Kinabalu have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

Hilton Kota Kinabalu Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MS ANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyungmun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and kind staff! 5 star!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel in a great location, very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

NGA CHING ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff. Breakfast is good. 10 minutes walk to Gays street
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, friendly staff and an amazing breakfast buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jinseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheng Soon Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great value for money. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Amazing hotel! Clean, great service, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yifeng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location and dinner option good shuttle bus to airport
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs more varieties
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to the venue where my meetings were held.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only a 10 minute taxi from the airport, staff were friendly and the rooms were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Tien Luon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Jarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel Clean and spacious Room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

arlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oh the breakfast buffet never disappoints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place and one of the best Hilton’s I have stayed in. Staff excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Nice facilities. Loved the club bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greta hotel stay, the room was clean and comfortable. The location is convenient as it was next to Asia city and near the waterfront. Buffet breakfast was fantastic, had a wide selection of food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023