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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Michaela

฿2,900

฿3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with a view of the interior.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a vanity with a mirror, and a small table with a vase.

A street view with a building featuring a restaurant named 'Mint' and a pharmacy.

A hotel hallway with a marble floor, wooden doors, and a chandelier.

2. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 3.2 km from City Mall

Ganesh

฿1,124

฿1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

3. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

3.1 km from City Mall

Kevin

฿2,199

฿2,457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Joshua

฿1,113

฿1,284 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

5. Oceania Hotel

3 km from City Mall

Jane

฿1,515

฿1,719 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

A staircase with a mural featuring a cartoon character and a sun.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and tables, featuring large windows and a ceiling with exposed ductwork.

A modern living room with a sofa, a hanging chair, and a laptop on a table.

6. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Kampung Air, 3 km from City Mall

Kim

฿1,828

฿2,057 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A staircase with metal railings and a brick wall with a geometric pattern.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

7. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.8 km from City Mall

Thomas

฿1,290

฿1,394 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.

A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

8. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

scott

฿1,119

฿1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

9. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.2 km from City Mall

Mohammad Rizdun Bin

฿1,214

฿1,393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

A spacious living area with a grand piano, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A hotel with a pool, multiple floors, and outdoor seating.

A modern hotel room with dark wood paneling, a glass coffee table, a leather armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

10. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 2.9 km from City Mall

Farzad

฿1,962

฿2,398 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

11. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

Imran

฿1,386

฿1,580 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

12. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

3 km from City Mall

Guest

฿748

฿884 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, red lanterns, and a sign reading "012 HOTEL".

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

A multi-story building with a prominent "DM HOTEL" sign on the ground floor.

13. DM Hotel

Luyang, 1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

฿766

฿986 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, white lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape and mountains in the background.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window offering a city view, an air conditioning unit, and a small table with a chair.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

14. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 3.2 km from City Mall

Arminah Binti

฿1,191

฿1,487 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, equipped with water bottles and papers, and a projector screen.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a wall-mounted TV.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a projector screen, and a podium.

15. Lintas View Hotel

1.8 km from City Mall

Shankaran

฿849

฿999 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hallway with a reception desk, a staircase, and red lanterns.

A room with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a bed with a green bedspread, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with two elevators, a trash can, and a door with a lightning bolt sign.

A room with a dining table, chairs, an air conditioning unit, a door, and a small table with a kettle and cups.

16. 7 Hung Hung Inn

Kampung Air, 3.1 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

฿530

฿707 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a large, abstract, woven sculpture and a visible elevator.

An aerial view of a hotel with a large, clear blue pool surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.

A directory sign for Sutera Bay, indicating the first and ground floor locations.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a potted plant, and a view of a building.

17. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

3 km from City Mall

Mark Jian Hao

฿2,259

฿2,522 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a striped curtain.

A reception area with a Coca-Cola refrigerator, a reception desk, and two chairs.

The exterior of Summer Hotel with a clear sign and two lanterns on either side.

A hotel hallway with a wooden door on the left, a sign indicating the direction to the kitchen, and a staircase on the right.

18. Summer Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.9 km from City Mall

Harajuku

฿454

฿618 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A reception desk with a patterned wall, a potted plant, and a trash bin.

A MAXM HOTEL with a glass entrance, a red motorcycle parked outside, and a reflection of a car and a flag on the glass.

A hallway with a tiled floor, a staircase at the end, and a door on the right.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a green wall.

19. Maxim Hotel

Kampung Air, 2.9 km from City Mall

Pam

฿642

฿758 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

Two single beds with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a dark-colored wall.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "Hotel B Hotel" and a no-smoking sign.

The entrance to a hotel with a reception desk, a glass partition, and two wooden chairs outside.

A clean, modern lobby with a tiled floor, a large elevator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. One Hotel Sadong Jaya

3 km from City Mall

Anonymous traveller

฿766

฿986 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to City Mall

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay	8.8 Excellent 16 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre	7.8 Good 380 reviews	View
Oceania Hotel	8.2 Very good 527 reviews	View

Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Quiet hotel that is by the main road. Doesn't serve breakfast, but has a cafe that opens rather late IMO. Was told at the opposite side of the road has a food stall that sells nice fried noodles, but I didn't try. Sufficient parking space. Provides basic anemities which was nice."

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good

"Located in the Suria mall"

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent services, Thank you"

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bukit Padang during your travels in Kota Kinabalu. Amble within the natural setting or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Tabin Wildlife Reserve

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tabin Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Aquascape Center

Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Aquascape Center during your holiday to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Likas Stadium

7.8/10 (56 reviews)

Catch an event at Likas Stadium during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Likas Sports Complex

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Likas Sports Complex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around City Mall?

City Mall is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to City Mall?

MB Budget Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from City Mall. Another good option is DM Hotel, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to City Mall?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from City Mall.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near City Mall, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to City Mall.

What can I see and do near City Mall?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. Local parks like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Sabah Agricultural Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Orchid De Villa.

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Our top choices for City Mall hotels

1. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

2. AJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

3. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

5. Oceania Hotel

6. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

7. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

8. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

9. Sabah Oriental Hotel

10. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

11. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

12. Tang Dynasty Park Hotel

13. DM Hotel

14. Marina Travellers Suite SKY Karamunsing

15. Lintas View Hotel

16. 7 Hung Hung Inn

17. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

18. Summer Hotel

19. Maxim Hotel

20. One Hotel Sadong Jaya

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Top City Mall Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Other attractions near City Mall

Bukit Padang

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Sabah Agricultural Park

Sabah Art Gallery

Aquascape Center

Likas Stadium

Likas Sports Complex

Kompleks Karamunsing

Frequently asked questions