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KK Waterfront Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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The exterior of the Waterfront Hotel with a modern glass facade and a prominent logo.
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a large window, and a ceiling with a skylight.
A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lights, a headboard, and a curtain.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a toilet.
The exterior of the Waterfront Hotel with its name displayed prominently above the entrance.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Blk B, Unit 2&3, Warisan Square, Jln Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre Point
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room No Window

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room No Window

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, and a wardrobe.

Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll be steps from Warisan Square and Anjung Samudera. Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centre Point - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • KK Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Meridien Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kuta Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Latest Recipe @ Le Méridien - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Pretzels - ‬3 min walk

About this property

KK Waterfront Hotel

3-star hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
As a guest of KK Waterfront Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. KK Waterfront Hotel also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and a hair salon.

This 3-star Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
KK Waterfront Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at KK Waterfront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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KK Waterfront Hotel Kota Kinabalu
KK Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
KK Waterfront Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Frequently asked questions

How close is KK Waterfront Hotel to the airport?

KK Waterfront Hotel is 5.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does KK Waterfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at KK Waterfront Hotel.

How close is KK Waterfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (12-min drive) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik.

Does KK Waterfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

KK Waterfront Hotel does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at KK Waterfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at KK Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at KK Waterfront Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does KK Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

KK Waterfront Hotel does not have a pool.

Does KK Waterfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is KK Waterfront Hotel to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

KK Waterfront Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Pusat Bandar.

KK Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 130 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Asmiardy

Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This type of hotel should not be listed in Expedia web site.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KK호텔 추천하지 않습니다

밤 비행기를 타고 새벽에 도착해서 잠깐 눈만 붙이고 주변 르메르디앙 호텔로 옮기는 계획이었는데 막상 kk호텔에 몇시간 눈만붙이고 나오는데 너무 불편했네요 먼저 쾌쾌묵은 냄새와 시설, 새벽에 이상한 굉음소리, 망가져가는 화장실 등등... 그냥 마음편히 한군데 예약할걸 후회했네요 몇푼아끼자고 가족여행 첫날 이미지 완전망쳤네요 한 번 이용해보면 두번은 절대 가고 싶은 마음이 안들겁니다. 밤 비행기타고 이동하신다면 다른곳으로 예약하는것을 추천합니딘. 순간의 선택이 여행을 망칠수 있습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience in KK Waterfront Hotel

The shower water flows is a bit slow. Overall is okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Humaid

Liked: Staff & service
I don't like the spase of room, and they don't have refrigerator, they don't have toilet down stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heeseok

코타키나발루에서 정말 저렴한 호텔!!!

방에서 조금 냄새가 났고 가뭄에 한 줄기 물 같은 수압으로 샤워를 했다. 그런 물이 모여 홍수처럼 넘쳤다. 배수구로 물이 정말 안빠졌다는 말...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

KYUHYUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

하루묵기 굉장히 유용합니다

8월초 여름 저녁비행기타고 넘어와서 하루 잠자는용도로 이용을했고요 방은 남자인 저 혼자 쓰기에는 깔끔하고 크기도 만족스러웠습니다 기본적으로 주는 아침식사도 굉장히 맛있었고요 다만 방자체가 굉장히 습한느낌이 있었고(필자는5층이였음) 저만그런지 모르겠는데 에어컨을틀면 두꺼비집이 내려가서 전기가 방전체 차단되버리는 기이한현상을 겪어서..ㅋㅋ 그래도 다행히 자는도중에 그렇게 된거라 수면에는 큰 지장이 없었습니다만 워낙 인상깊게 자리잡았네요 개인적으로는 위치가 굉장히 훌륭하기때문에 하루정도 정비및 주변환경 파악하시기에는 최적의 호텔이라 생각합니다
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

hyobin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

위치만 좋아요. 별로 추천안해요 ㅠㅠ

시내에 위치해 있어서 쇼핑하기 좋고 한식당 많아서 좋지만 방은 깨끗하지 않습니다. 분위기도 음침하구요. 가격 생각하고 분위기 생각 안하면 괜찮구요. 아참 온수가 안 나와서 불편했어요. 낡았구 창문도 작구요.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good. Staff are ok, bathroom was flooding due to a water leak but maintenance said they couldn't do anything. No other room offered. Breakfast is very basic and most choices have ran out by 9 am. Overpriced for what you get. I'm not going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

가격대에 딱 맞는 호텔

이틀 묵었는데 위치 정말 좋아요. 직원분들도 친절하셨고요. 벌레도 못봤어요. 하지만 샤워실과 화장실이 굉장히 좁았어요. 에어컨 틀어도 덥고, 제습이 잘안되서 꿉꿉했어요. 그래서 약간 냄새가 나길래 가져간 향초 켜놨었어요. 수영복을 빨아서 수건으로 감싸 물기 다 짜내고 밤새 에어컨바람 직선으로 오는 곳에 널어뒀는데도 아침에 촉촉하니 덜 말랐더라고요.(바로 옆에 코인세탁방 있어요.) 그리고 조식이 별로라서 이틀째엔 밖에서 다른거 사먹었어요.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sivalingam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No waterfront KK

Noisy and rooms without windows are very bad
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
객실 내에서 원화 20만원 분실 하였습니다. 클리닝 스텝말고는 출입이 없었는데 분실되었네요, 객실 내부에는 cctv 가 없으니 사장이 우리보러 현금 있었던 것을 중명하라고 하더군요, 경찰서까지 갔는데 경찰에서도 우리가 현금 보유하고 있던 걸 증명해야 처리가능하다고 합니다. police report 쓰면 처리 되는데까지 1-2주 걸리는데 그때까지 코타키나발루에 체류하라고 하더군요;; 돈 20만원 분실보다 경찰서 및 도난 사건으로 얘기하느라 4-5시간 날린게 더 억울하고 기분 망쳤습니다. 사장이라는 사람은 무조건 police report 가져와야 처리해주겠다고 하는거 보니 1-2주 체류가 불가능할 거를 알고 있었던 것 같네요; 여튼 다신 갈일 없으니 잊어야죠 아 물론 코타키나발루 자체는 너무 좋았습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very near to market and town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but need to improve in cleanliness-sticky floor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ling

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The wifi is always down and the front desk is not helpful when we asked for assistance. Moreover, I got a room which has no window. Overall, it is pricey to stay in this hotel. Not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

fahami

Liked: Staff & service
nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Near to shopping centre within walking distance n other tourist area near waterfront
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not very good communications.

Bad communication Andy check in delayed had to settle for inferior room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

It is okay for 1 night business trip stay

It is fine. Definitely not for honeymoon or family vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nurul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for stay. In the middle of city center

Nice place. Clean. Near with the shopping mall, center point kk. Good value for my money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

밤비행기 타기 전 쉬어간 곳

평범하면서 살짝 오래된 느낌의 호텔, 5층이라 그런지 수압이 낮고 습한기후때문에 화장실 기구엔 보통 녹이슬거나 곰팡이가 있습니다. 베드는 깔끔한편, 방 키가 한개라 키를 빼버리면 모든 전기가 차단되 외출하고오면 덥습니다. 밤비행기 타기전 쉬고싶어 체크인한 룸이라 숙박은 하지 않았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nurul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Just okay

I booked this hotel for its location-wise, surrounded by eateries and near to waterfront. But I think this hotel need to improve its cleanliness and upgrade its breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jinhee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

최상의 위치

위치가너무좋음
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
no parking provided at this hotel for customer..and have to pay the parking charge along..service okey..very comfortable..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018