Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City, Hilton Kota Kinabalu boasts four dining options, a cocktail bar and an outdoor rooftop pool with a bird’s eye view of the city and harbor.
Rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings and amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Rooms on the Executive Floor enjoy exclusive access to the Executive Lounge for evening cocktails, afternoon high tea, and use of private meeting rooms.
Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast at Urban Kitchen, which serves Malaysian and International cuisines. Light meals are offered at Drip, while Breakout Lounge has a selection of alcoholic beverages. Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu of western and Asian specialties. When the sun goes down, guests can enjoy live music and sip on signature craft cocktails at Club Bar located at the Hotel Lobby.
Car hire and valet parking are available at an additional charge. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff at the 24-hour reception for assistance or local area information.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu is 10 minutes from the Jesselton Jetty, a 5-minute drive to the famous handicraft market, and a mere 5-minute walk to the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront, dotted with bars and restaurants that comes to life when the sun goes down. The Sabah State Museum is 1.3 miles away, and the nearest airport Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 5.3 miles from the property.
For some retail therapy, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall is 1.5km away, Imago Shopping Mall is 920m away and the Sabah International Convention Centre is 2.8km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Halal, Asian, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Availability
Prices converted to USD
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Please select one or more options you want to book
Sustainability
This property has 3 third-party sustainability certifications.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
C
Christopher
Australia
“Staff friendly & helpful great location, pool area, rooms clean & tidy everything across the hotel was clean & tidy, buffet was amazing. Just a great hotel all round”
Shahul
Malaysia
“Staff--Extremely friendly and helpful'
Breakfast--Fabulous
Location---easy to move raound
Rooms---Well equipped and clean
Lounge--Convenient and homely”
Blasius
Malaysia
“Everything. It's Hilton, what else is there for us to expect?”
K
Khilan
United Kingdom
“The room was as per Hilton quality, breakfast was fulfilling and the concierge, Ben, was very helpful.”
M
Maha
Singapore
“Great location. Very nice hotel and great service as you’d expect from Hilton.”
B
Bwen
Malaysia
“Staffs always helpful. For biz traveller this is one of the best. My go-to.”
Sy
Singapore
“Hotel was well maintained and the staff were always very friendly and helpful!”
R
Richard
United Kingdom
“From the moment we arrived and were welcomed by Mr Ben, we were very well looked after throughout our stay. The family room was excellent and comfortable, the rooftop pool had lots of sunbeds, Mr Alex helped us get a good table for breakfast which...”
Kirsty
Hong Kong
“The hotel was lovely with a nice spacious and clean room. The roof top pool was a fantastic treat and great to relax next to”
Akbal
Malaysia
“Must give credit to all polite staff.
A very caring F&B Manager Mr. Alex Khin and also Miss Karen the public relations manager.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
4 restaurants on site
Urban Kitchen
Cuisine
American • Chinese • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Local • Asian • International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal
Rooftop Poolside Bar & Grill
Cuisine
Malaysian • Seafood • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
DRIP Cafe
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Halal
The Club
Cuisine
Local • Asian • European
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Modern • Romantic
House rules
Hilton Kota Kinabalu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systemCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systemsCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systemsCertified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Australia“Staff friendly & helpful great location, pool area, rooms clean & tidy everything across the hotel was clean & tidy, buffet was amazing. Just a great hotel all round”
Malaysia“Staff--Extremely friendly and helpful' Breakfast--Fabulous Location---easy to move raound Rooms---Well equipped and clean Lounge--Convenient and homely”
United Kingdom“The room was as per Hilton quality, breakfast was fulfilling and the concierge, Ben, was very helpful.”
Singapore“Great location. Very nice hotel and great service as you’d expect from Hilton.”
Kirsty
Hong Kong“The hotel was lovely with a nice spacious and clean room. The roof top pool was a fantastic treat and great to relax next to”
Akbal
