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KK Waterfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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Exterior
Bathroom sink
Reception
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • Anjung Samudera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 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
  • ‪Pasar Pilipin & Bugis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kuta Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latest Recipe @ Le Méridien - ‬1 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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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
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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

10/10 Excellent

Asmiardy

Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

CHUA

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Humaid

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Alex, Kelana Jaya, Malaysia

Traveled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Dean, KL

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

4/10 Poor

Ling, Penang

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

6/10 Okay

fahami, perak

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

8/10 Good

Eric, Kota Kinabalu city

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

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

8/10 Good

ABDUL AZIZ

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

8/10 Good

Akmal, Kuala Lumpur

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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

8/10 Good

Nurul, Malaysia

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