Hotels in Kota Kinabalu City Center, Papar

I would like to extend my gratitude towards the staff's name Nova. She's really helpful and she's comply will all my request even though it's a just a small gesture. I do feel welcome with her warmly greeting and she still check on me after i've checked in. Highly recommended for this hotel as its just right in front of 'philipines market' and great location for tourist to have a walk for shopping a local food n souvenir and have a good seafood meals.10/10 for the bed!!!

It's a relatively new hotel in Kota Kinabalu. However, for such a modern hotel, they still use traditional keys for room access, which is quite inconvenient. Basic toiletries are provided. For stays of up to three days, housekeeping does not clean the room; only bath towels are replaced. The air conditioning was excessively cold for the first two days, but by the last two, even set at 21 degrees, it felt like it was just blowing natural air with no cooling effect. Unfortunately, there's a foul-smelling ditch right next to the hotel, and the stench is immediately noticeable as soon as you step outside.

The look of the hotel from the outside is so misleading. We passed by the hotel before check in and did not have good vibes about it. But once we entered it was like in a different place altogether! The ambience and feel is so elegant and beautiful. The way to the rooms are like secret entrance to another realm! So cool! The room is so welcoming and gorgeous. Loved our stay and wished that we were there longer!

The room was quite spacious, equipped with a lounge chair and a desk. While the bed might be a bit snug for three people, it fortunately had wheels, making it easy to move. The facilities felt a little dated. A significant service oversight was that despite booking for three adults, all amenities were only provided for two, which was not ideal. The sea-view room offered a good view from the window, perfect for watching the sunset. The hotel's swimming pool is located on the ground floor, right next to a city road, which made its location a bit less desirable. However, the hotel's overall location is excellent, with famous shopping malls and food streets all nearby. The gentleman at the front desk was also very helpful. Overall, I was quite satisfied.

⸻ I had a wonderful stay at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu. The location is excellent – right by the waterfront with easy access to Suria Sabah Mall, local eateries, and Jesselton Point for island hopping. The rooms are modern, clean, and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and all the amenities needed for both short and long stays. The staff are friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist, which made the whole experience even more pleasant. I especially appreciated the rooftop pool area, which offers a relaxing atmosphere and a nice view of the city and sea. Overall, this property is a perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers who want convenience, comfort, and great service in Kota Kinabalu. I would definitely recommend it and look forward to staying here again.

Strategically located at Sutera Avenue, just opposite the Imago Shopping Mall, accessible by the pedestrian bridge, Sutera Avenue also have many restaurants and convenience shops, the self check in and out is easy, and is 10 mins driving distance to the airport

Next time balik KK will repeat again staying here with the same room. Deluxe Seaview. The breakfast was just so-so. Boleh lah. But the room was superb, dengan view yang lawa. They have a very big LG smarttv so boleh lah sign in netflix layan movie. Dan location also was very good. Walking distance to many main attractions di bndr KK ni.

One of the best resort you can find in Kota Kinabalu. Not in the middle of the centre of tourist attraction, but within reach. Meaning, you'd be able to enjoy more isolated holiday. You can snorkel from the small beach in the resort, there's plenty of fish within distance of the shore. Breakfast spread was great with variety of food, including local and korean food. No repetitions of the main course through out my 3 day stays. You can buy island hopping ticket and ride a boat from Marina (next to the resort), without having to go to Jesselton Point Port. Made purchase through trip.com as it was cheaper than direct booking. hope this review helps!

We had a very satisfying stay at Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious, perfect for a relaxing break. The staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to assist. We especially appreciated the convenient location—close to the airport, restaurants, and main attractions. Overall, a pleasant and comfortable experience. Highly recommended for families and travelers looking for value and convenience in KK!

Pro -Staff is helpful & friendly. -Provided free parking for those driving car. -Room is clean and housekeeping good. Cons -Just the Pedestrian crossing line to opposite road, the pelican crossing waiting is long and sometime not working.