[2025 Kota Kinabalu Stay] Travel Guide for Hilton Kota Kinabalu (Updated May)

"Hilton Kota Kinabalu: A Dreamy Stay" The moment I arrived at Hilton Kota Kinabalu, I felt like I had stepped into a tropical paradise. From the moment I stepped into the hotel lobby, the warm service enveloped me like sunshine. The friendly smiles of the staff and the efficient check-in process made the fatigue of the long journey disappear. The lobby is decorated with local features, with exquisite wood carvings and ocean-themed designs, exuding a unique charm. Every detail tells the story of this city. When I walked into the room, I was impressed by its elegance. The spacious and bright space, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of the city or the sea. The bed is soft and comfortable, and the white sheets are like clouds. The bathroom is well-equipped and high-end, with ample hot water and stable water pressure. After a day of sightseeing, enjoying a refreshing shower here is the ultimate pleasure. The hotel's dining options are not to be missed. The buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious dishes. From local Nyonya cuisine to international classics, each dish is carefully prepared. The fresh seafood tastes like it was just caught from the sea, with tender and juicy meat. The restaurant staff always provide attentive service at the right time, whether it's refilling drinks or clearing the table. The leisure facilities are also excellent. The swimming pool is crystal clear, surrounded by lush tropical plants, and swimming here feels like playing in a jungle spring. The gym is well-equipped, clean, and tidy, meeting the needs of exercise even during travel. Every moment at Hilton Kota Kinabalu is full of surprises and joy. It is not just a place to stay, but the brightest gem of this trip, adding a touch of brilliance to the entire journey.

#malaysia Calling for coffee lover to get a variety of coffee beans form different origin at this exclusive cafe which is located on lobby level of Hilton Kota Kinabalu. Known as DRIP, this cafe also serves a variety of pastries and sandwiches for guests to dine in as well as grab and go concept. . The marble concept and decor really gives another exclusive vibe of this cafe. Price range around MYR10 to MYR 30. Indeed a nice place to relax and enjoy ur evening!!

#myfoodies The Urban kitchen is located on lobby floor of Hilton Kota Kinabalu, Sabah which is one of the main restaurant available at this property. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is also served here. Breakfast buffet consists of a wide range of menu from Malay, Chinese, Korean and Indian as well as western menu. The main highlight for my breakfast experience is their variety of pastries. not only they were looking nice and presentable but also the taste were really great and high quality ingredients used. Start at 6.30 am till 10.30 am, it is one of the decent place to have international breakfast buffet in the heart of Kota Kinabalu while you are in this Borneo's capital.

#hotelreview Name of Hotel:Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Operating hours: Front desk operates 24 hours. For this stay in Hilton Kota Kinabalu, I was upgraded to the beautiful one bed room suite (Room no 949). The room was totally luxurious with full marble finishing. I had 2 toilets, one main bathroom and one little guest toilet. As 3 of us were sharing the room, Hilton kindly set up the sofa bed. Beautiful property, definitely will stay again.

I had the privilege and pleasure of staying a few nights in the One Bedroom Executive Suite of Hilton Kota Kinabalu. The location of the hotel is excellent! It’s 5 minutes away drive from many of Kota Kinabalu’s places of interests. The hotel was rebranded and renovated in 2018 so everything is still quite new and modern! The room had a guest toilet, a big dining table and a spacious living room with a nice study table. The bedroom was HUGE! With a big comfortable king bed. The toilet was also renovated beautifully and had an amazing bathtub that could fit 3 if you wanted! I only paid RM304 for this place and it’s definitely a steal, come try it out yourself! #malaysia #tripmoment

Leisurely afternoon tea time Order a cup of Sabah tea with dessert at Hilton Hotel🟠🍰➕🍵 Mango🥭Peach🍑Fruit tart with 🈶️gold foil on top Enjoying the fun of life and eating sweets is the best choice Love the joy of slow living in Sabah, Malaysia🧡💛 📍Hilton Kota Kinabalu Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia #Sabah Tourism #Malaysia Travel #cafe #Afternoon Tea Information #Afternoon Tea Recommendation #Hotel Afternoon Tea

Hot weather in Sabah, Malaysia🥵 It is best to choose a high-end hotel to stay in and enjoy Hilton is one of them. Beautiful swimming pool. Hotel for taking photos and checking in. The rooftop swimming pool is stunning 😍 With blue sky and white clouds ☀️🌤️, it is beautiful without filters😎 You can lie on the lounge chair and sunbathe 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻🏊🏻‍♀️Swimming in the hot water is very refreshing Hilton Kota Kinabalu 📍Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia #hotelrecommendation #goodplaceforsummer #sabahtravel #malaysiatravel

#Malaysia Sabah Tourism 🇲🇾There are many nightlife activities here It really gets more beautiful as the night goes on The swimming pool on the rooftop of the Hilton Hotel is really beautiful at night Very romantic🥰 It is very suitable for drinking a drink here and enjoying a beautiful night Swimming at night is also cooler🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻🏊🏻‍♂️ Rooftop bar restaurant🍴Very good💯👍🏻 It is also one of the must-visit rooftop swimming pool hotels Hilton Kota Kinabalu 📍Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia #Sabah Tourism #travel #Hot Summer Place #Malaysia Travel

#Ho-kang-seu #Kota Kinabalu-travel #Malaysia-travel 📍Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hilton Kota Kinabalu located in downtown Kota Kinabalu. The Kota Kinabalu Hilton Hotel swimming pool is located on the 11th floor, so you can swim while looking at the sky because it is located high up. There is a restaurant next to it, and the atmosphere is good at night, so it was nice to enjoy delicious pasta and pizza. There is a pretty chandelier and Zest Cafe in the lobby, so it was nice to have a simple tea time.

a wonderful night at the Hilton Kota Kinabalu. the king bedroom is very spacious and with comfortable bed. there is swimming pool at the 11th floor with a restaurant bar and grill and the washroom is equipped with good facilities for shower and washroom. overall a good place to stay within the city centre during the Christmas season. #hilton

A fun night spent at Hilton Kota Kinabalu. The buffet breakfast is awesome with a variety of Asia and European cuisine. The hotel room is great with comfy bed and the washroom is clean with powerful shower. overall a great place to stay. #hilton

Address - Hilton Hotel, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Ambiance/Facilities - The facilities are fascinating. With the chandelier at the lobby making it look luxurious. Not to forget the staggering washroom. Refer picture: 2. The Luxurious Lobby 3. The Elegant Reception Counter 5. The Washroom Highlights - There's a small cafe that sells slices of cakes with coffee and other drinks. The spotlight here is the outstanding ballroom with amazing dishes. Photos: 6. Former Sabah Chief Minister giving a speech at the ballroom stage. 7. One of the sets menu 8-15. The Equisite Dishes Rating - I would say that the food here is 4/5 because of the small portion. #awesomepic #dinner #elegant #stylish

Hilton Kota Kinabalu is one of a few 5 star hotel in Kota Kinabalu city centre. As the level of comfort and services are undeniably excellent, but this property has amazing hidden spot waiting for its guests. Located on the highest floor of the hotel building, the rooftop pool is definitely something you will never missed because it is just amazing how beautiful this rooftop pool is. Featuring a lush garden at one of the featured wall, coconut tree shades and blue tiles pool and pool chairs. On top of that it was amazing experiences as guests will be able to witness aeroplane passing by the sky just above the pool in quite a close distance. Perfect experience especially when you travelled with kids. Very much recommended to visit.

Having a good breakfast is really needed to start off your day. Here in Hilton Kota Kinabalu, rest assured that breakfast is one of the best breakfast you will ever had in the Borneo. Served as a la carte menu breakfast during pandemic, visitor still have the option to choose unlimited menu as per buffet style breakfast. The highlight is the location of the Bar and Grill restaurant which is located by the rooftop pool and overlooking the sea on the other side. It was a great ambience after all when visitors can start off their day with delicious breakfast coupled with amazing view as well. If you are planning to visit Sabah Borneo soon, look no further to have a breakfast at this 5 star hotel in Borneo.

Name of Place: Executive Club Lounge @ Hilton Kota Kinabalu location: Level 9 of Hilton KK Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Operating hours: 2 pm to 10 pm Executive Club Lounge @ Hilton Kota Kinabalu is probably the nicest-looking Lounge I have been to date. It is really built and designed to impress the guests. It was so spacious with various seating areas including a smoking corner on the outside balcony. They were a variety of food and drinks offered during the evening cocktail hour which is from 5 pm to 8 pm. I enjoyed the hot food offered, especially the little salmon tarts and the crunch curry leaf tarts were super delicious and flavourful. Overall, I am looking forward to be back at Hilton KK Lounge if I get the chance. #kotakinabalu #passionpassort

Name of Place: Executive Club Lounge @ Hilton Kota Kinabalu location: Level 9 of Hilton KK Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Operating hours: 2 pm to 10 pm I had so much of fun, food and drinks at the Hilton Kota Kinabalu Club lounge that I have decided to write a post just about the experience there. From the moment I have seated, the kind and courteous staff members kept me on a never-ending free flow of Vodka + Orange juice - Screwdriver. I think I gulped down a total of 6 glasses over the one hour I was there. This Executive Club lounge also has a little smoking corner at the back which has the most beautiful spot to catch the golden sunset hour. #kotakinabalu #passionpassort

Name of Place: Swimming Pool, Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Operating hours: 6 am to 10 pm I went to check out the Swimming pool close to 5.30 pm as it was still drizzling from a heavy downpour it was rather gloomy and cloudy. I didn't feel like Swimming as it was super chilly so I just read a book and was enjoying the view. In about 15mins the rain clouds cleared out and the golden sunset view came about. The Swimming pool in Hilton Kota Kinabalu is located on the rooftop, together with the lavish poolside bar, grill restaurant. #kotakinabalu #passionpassort

Name of Place: Club Bar, Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Operating hours: 4 pm - 12 am daily As I was exploring the neighbourhood and area around Hilton Kota Kinabalu I noticed this little entrance at the back of the hotel. Being curious I went and push the door open and I walked into this beautiful bar. At about 6 pm when I was there it was rather quiet maybe due to the heavy downpour. I heard from the staff members that it will get really crowded after 9 pm as they have a famous live band playing there from 830pm. I was then offered a glass of their famous signature cocktail known as the Club Chai. It had a very unique taste to it with some hints of sour plum.

#Ho-kang-se #Kota-Kinabalu-travel #Kota-Kinabalu-hotel 📍Kota-Kinabalu, Malaysia, Hilton Kota Kinabalu Hilton Kota Kinabalu is not in a good location because it is a little far from Jesselton, but it is right next to Welcome Seafood and close to Center Point Sabah Shopping Mall. The chandelier on the ceiling was the most gorgeous of all the hotels I have ever been to. However, the lobby was a little small compared to the size of the chandelier, but there was a cafe (Jest Cafe) on one side and there was enough space to relax. And since it is newly built, everything from the design to the facilities are clean, so I recommend it :D

Name of Place: Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Breakfast in Hilton Kota Kinabalu is served in the Urban kitchen restaurant from 630 am to 1030am daily. Urban kitchen is located on the first floor just ahead of the check in area. In Kota Kinabalu I noticed that the sun rises really early at 6.15am it was already as bright as how it would be at 730am in Singapore. I went for an early breakfast at 630am and was the first few diners there. The breakfast spread was huge, from local favourites like nasi lemak to western standards such as American breakfast were all available. I noticed that the focus here was on the bakery items, there were so many delicious types on display. I tried the LOLO bun which had a very interesting coconut flavoured taste to it. #kotakinabalu #passionpassort

Name of Hotel: Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel Location: Lot G, 23A, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Just a short 10mins slow walk away from Hilton Kota Kinabalu is the Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel. I have heard from friends and fellow travellers that watching the sunset from Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel is the top 10 must-do thing in Kota Kinabalu. I left Hilton at about 545 pm via grab in fear of missing the Sunset, the traffic was slow and I reached Marriott at about 6.12 pm to my horror sunset in Kota Kinabalu is between 5.30 to 6.15 pm, unlike in Singapore. When I hurried my way up to the roof top, I could only see the beautiful pink hues. Hope you enjoy my pictures. If you are there please be early for the sunset. #bucketlistreboot #passionpassport #kotakinabalu

Name of Hotel: Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia This is my first stay with Hilton Kota Kinabalu and I must say that from the check-in process it has been excellent. I arrived at about 3 pm and the room was well and ready for me. I was given the One King bedroom suite for this stay. Room no 703, located on the 7th floor, this room is huge! It comes with a separate dining room and a living room. I was truly impressed with the size of the room, I am sure it can easily fit a family of 5 or even 6. There were 2 large flat-screen TVs, one in the bedroom and one in the living area. The toilet was also simply gorgeous, I loved the modern design and the rain shower. Overall perfect stay! hope to get the same room again for my next stay. #passionpassport#bucketlistreboot #kotakinabalu

Name of Hotel: Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Drip Cafe in Hilton KK Lobby, operating hours:7am to 7 pm. The smell of freshly baked Portuguese egg tarts brought me to this little cafe at the corner of Hilton KK Lobby, once there I saw the staff just setting up the cafe displaying freshly baked items such as Croissants, muffins and doughnuts. I wasn't very hungry but didn't mind trying some light snacks before heading out so was wondering what to get. a staff member recommended I to try the baked cheesecake which Hilton KK was famous for. Say no more, I got one delivered to my room to enjoy later. Overall, a good place to hang out with your friends for a quick fix.#foodie #passionpassport

#bucketlistreboot #passionpassport Name of Hotel:Hilton Kota Kinabalu Location: Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Review on Hilton Kota Kinabalu & Check-in Area As I arrived at the entrance I could already feel the grandness of the Hilton Lobby. 2 service members greeted me and came over to assist me immediately, one helped with the luggage while the other helped open the doors to enter. The interior of the Hilton KK Lobby is designed so beautifully to allow natural sunlight to enter and to showcase the available spaces of the seating areas for guests. One can also feel at home with the warm cove lighting used. The grand Lobby also connects one to the urban kitchen on the left side where the breakfast is served and on the right side to Drip. At the back of the Lobby, they have the Hilton club. Overall beautiful Lobby, with a warm welcoming vibe to it. Ample space to relax and wait while waiting to check-in.

Here's a travel guide to Kota Kinabalu: Recommended Attractions - Tanjung Aru Beach: Only 15 minutes from downtown, featuring one of the world's top three most beautiful sunsets. Take a stroll along the beach, chat while enjoying the breeze, order a three-color juice, and watch the sunset transform from bright red to orange as it stretches across the horizon. If you're lucky, you might see fiery clouds. - Manukan Island: Limited to 85 visitors daily, it offers pristine beaches with clear water and white sand. The underwater coral reefs are colorful, with visibility up to 40 meters when snorkeling in surrounding waters. You might even encounter blue tears (bioluminescent plankton) and spectacular sunsets. - Sapi Island: Named for its circular shape, this private island has crystal-clear waters and abundant living coral, making it a snorkeling paradise. The island features 13 South Pacific-style wooden cabins and activities like banana boat rides and jet skiing. - Kota Kinabalu City Floating Mosque: Extraordinarily magnificent at sunset, with white buildings reflected in the water against the blue sky—truly breathtaking. - Sabah Mangrove Forests: One of Sabah's iconic features with four famous mangrove areas: Kawa, Weston, Klias, and Firefly River. Experience the romance of being surrounded by fireflies and spot proboscis monkeys. Food Recommendations - Seafood: Try the salted egg yolk soft-shell crab and creamy tiger prawns at Sasa Seafood Restaurant, or the creamy prawns and black pepper crab at Welcome Seafood Restaurant. - Vegetarian: Friendly Vegetarian Restaurant offers dishes like Dongpo pork, char siu, and curry lamb—all made from vegetables but tasting like "chicken, duck, fish, and meat." - Local stir-fry: Hong Kim Boi Restaurant serves affordable oyster sauce chicken wings, ginger and scallion beef, and minced meat with tofu, suitable for those who prefer Jiangzhe flavors. - Hainanese Chicken Rice: Wei Yea Hainanese Chicken Rice offers tender chicken and excellent roast pork. - Hakka Noodles: Kah Soon Coffee Shop serves Hakka noodles paired with iced pulled tea for just a few Malaysian Ringgit per person. Accommodation Options - Kota Kinabalu City Center: Options include Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Le Méridien Resort, offering convenience for dining and weekend market visits. - Tanjung Aru Beach Area: Places like Aru Suite Hotel offer beautiful sunset views with a nearby twilight market. - Gaya Island: Gaya Island Resort offers an island living experience with swimming and snorkeling available anytime. Entertainment Experiences - Water Activities: Experience snorkeling and scuba diving at Manukan Island and Sapi Island, swimming with fish and admiring beautiful coral reefs. - Adventure Sports: Try paragliding at Kinabalu Park, soaring 2,200 feet above Sabah's pristine landscape. You can also go rafting on the Kiulu or Padas rivers, or enjoy jungle ATV rides along the Kiulu riverbank or at Mount Kinabalu. - Special Experiences: Visit Dinawan Island for a natural volcanic mud spa treatment for beauty and skin care.

#kotakinabalutrip Hilton Kota Kinabalu Highlights - within five minutes of the Fillipino Market and Jesselton Jetty, offering transport to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Sabah International Convention Center is three kilometers away, and shopping malls are within ten minutes. Enjoy our rooftop pool and patio, fitness center, and city views from our Rooftop Bar & Grill. #awesomepic

#Southeast Asia Travel Last year, I went to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a family trip!🇲🇾 🏨 Hotel Sixty 3 - Family room 1 night 80,000 won - Arrived at midnight, used cost-effective accommodation on the first day Hilton Hotel - Family room (breakfast included) 400,000 won 1 night (2 nights reservation) - Good service, breakfast / happy hour very well used🫶🏻 🌊 Hopping tour + firefly tour 2 islands snorkeling / sea walking reservation + firefly pick-up service Go to the pier the day before and negotiate and make a reservation 🥭 Night market Mango Boy Mango Boy that I saw a lot in Reels! I bought about 3 packs of apple mango and other things, They cleaned everything so I could bring it to the hotel 👌🏻 🕌 Visit Blue Mosque Take a Grab taxi, buy an entrance ticket, and take pictures! 🛍️Shopping list Kaya jam, coconut cookies, popcorn, milk tea, etc. 🥢 Food Welcome Seafood - A decent seafood restaurant Yifeng Laksa - A local noodle restaurant (full of spices,,,) Old Town White Coffee - It seems to be the national cafe! A good kaya toast restaurant mangga susu - Mango, avocado juice recommended!! Llao llao - Malaysian version of Yoajeong! #Overseas travel #Family travel #Malaysia travel #Kota Kinabalu travel

#CanadaFlightEvent This is a review of the lounge at Hilton Kota Kinabalu! If you come here thinking of a lounge in another country, you might be disappointed by the number of food and drinks. It can be a bit noisy because families with children can enter. Since it is an Islamic country, there are not many types of alcohol. It is good to come just for a cocktail.

#CanadaFlightEvent Kota Kinabalu is cheap for hotels. Hilton Kota Kinabalu is not an ocean view, but it is comfortable as a 5-star hotel and the location is good, so it is convenient to go around. When I said it was a birthday, they upgraded the room and the breakfast was plentiful! Room service was cheap, and I couldn't go to the pool, but they said the pool was good. #Recommended for Kota Kinabalu travel.

📍Kota Kinabalu | Hilton Kota Kinabalu * •• ✨ Luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of the city 🏨 Rooms & Facilities * Modern interior rooms * City view rooms * Infinity rooftop pool * State-of-the-art fitness center * Restaurants & bars 💡 Get to know! * 15 minutes from the airport * 3 minutes walk from Imago Mall * Hilton Club Lounge (Executive) * Famous for breakfast buffet * Good sunset view from the pool * Best for sightseeing in KK city 🏨 Facilities * Urban Kitchen (buffet restaurant) * Rooftop Poolside Bar * 24-hour fitness * Business center * Banquet hall ⏰ Check-in/out: 15:00/12:00 📍 Location: Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens 🚶♀️ Walking distance to Jelutong Market and Philippine Market #Kota Kinabalu #Hilton #Kota KinabaluHotel #HiltonHotel #Hotelstagram #MalaysiaTravel #LuxuryHotel #Travelstagram #CanadaFlightEvent