Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center, Kota Kinabalu

Location right smack in front of the local market and fishery! Love to immerse in the hustle and bustle of locals patronizing the market. The sunset is just so mesmerizing. My friends and I did not hesitate to drop everything and go straight to the infinity pool for a dip and pictures. 1 night in Kota Kinabalu is definitely not enough. I’ll be back and Citadines will be my top choice.

Nice hotel with a very good location. Close to Gaya street where there are many eateries and where the wkend market is located. Next to the iconic round about and the sea front. The hotel may have been look dated, but the rooms looks to have been refurbished since last stayed here. Rooms is spacious and bed is comfortable. No issue with cleanliness. Didn't use any of the facilities as we just stayed a night before heading out to KK park. Good value for money.

Rooms are clean. Room is nice and spacious. Facilities like the gym and pool are sufficient. Buffet breakfast was as expected as well. Basically a you pay for what you get kind of place. If you’re the type of traveler that likes to enjoy the hotel amenities and just chill there then this is a good place to go to. Has a very nice Chinese seafood restaurant located behind the hotel. Also for supper you could head to the fried chicken fast food restaurant behind the hotel too which is open 24 hours. Parking is free for guests who are staying.

Travelling have always taken a toll on my health. There’s a few staffs worth mentioning for their 5 Stars Services from the Heart and the Professionalism displayed. First and always; Florence the front management, Aida, Arman, Patricia and last but not least Isham the bellhop! They are lovely and wonderful individuals who helped contribute to my creature comforts. Once I had a severe mobility issues and Patricia including Isham assisted me with my meals. Florence and Arman took care of my room. Ensured that it was conducive enough for me. My deepest gratitude.

Overall satisfied with the room stay. Clean, comfy, warm shower. Only the plug-point on the table is not really working.

Stanton Gaya Hotel is a very decent 3* hotel right in the center of Kota Kinabalu. All the recommended food places, cafes are just short walking distance. The staff is very kind and helpful. You may arrive earlier, but you can leave the luggage there and the kind receptionist will Whatsapp you, when the room is ready (probably well before the official 3pm check in time, at least according to our experience). Insolation has some problems, so if you have noisy neighbors you need to use earplugs...

It was a wonderful place to stay with a family of 5. The place is nice and and clean. Bed is comfortable. Host also helpful and they allow us to check in 4 hrs earlier from the normal check in time. This is the first apartment that offers such a good service. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. May your business blooming. 🎊

overall is ok, but there are no bathrobe provided in the room which when I booked there r indication in ur pictures, I am misleading by ur pictures

Hotel recently renovated in 2024 but for some reason carpet is still old. They were unable to fulfill our request for a king bed but help us merge the single beds (after a few reminders). Breakfast spread was good, location is near airport and walking distance to the newest mall in KK (Imago). Did not get to use the gym as it was under renovation, have to go down a staircase to get to the pool. Pool was nice and clean but the staircase to access to the pool had a musty smell.

I recently stayed at Le Meridien and was thoroughly impressed by the top-class service. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel valued from the moment we arrived. Room service was prompt and efficient, arriving without delay whenever we needed it. Additionally, when we arrived hours ahead of schedule, the team graciously accommodated us with an early check-in—3 hours before standard time—which was greatly appreciated. To top it off, the sunset views from your rooftop bar were absolutely breathtaking and made our stay unforgettable. Thank you for a flawless experience—we’ll definitely be returning!