Located on the waterfront, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center. Monsopiad Cultural Village and Orchid De Villa are also worth visiting.
Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
KK Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Centre Point - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gaya Street Sunday Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Kenangan Coffee The Shore - 1 min walk
Kedai Kopi Kim Hing Lee (金興利茶室) - 5 min walk
Seng Hing Coffee Shop - 4 min walk
Sin Bee Heong (新美香肉干行) - 3 min walk
KK Garden Seafood - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?
As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?
Self-parking is available for MYR 20 per day.
What time is check-in at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu located?
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Imago Shopping Mall. KK Plaza and Handicraft Market are just steps away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Good stay, convenient located at central with most thing walking distance, special shout out to front desk staff Wayne for being so helpful, if we ever return to KK will definitely stay here
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice stay. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
carl
2 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean with a nice view of bay, great swimming pool overlooking bay. Great location right next to waterfront, market, shopping mall.
Staff where all friendly during interaction. Can recommend staying here.
Only small negative is the air conditioner was not great. But otherwise great stay, thanks.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room is clean and nee
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place. Very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Shui ping
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent hotel
Nice location in the downtown Centre and worth price to choose this hotel. Spacious for the premium room. Plenty of restaurants nearby as well. Friendly n warm staff at the reception. Nice view from the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Charles
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was small, but nice view from the pool. Really nice spot. Gym is cool too. Close of everything.
Fantastic hotel. Brand new, good sizing and the room were very well equipped. The value for money was good and again, because it is very new, everything was in very good condition. Good location as well. Would return again definitely!
I stayed 4night. Good location. Clean room. I enjoyed swimming with beautiful sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Fleur
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Long weekend in KK, Sabah…
Central location, near shops and restaurants and on the waterfront, with friendly and helpful staff. Optional breakfast buffet and they made us a packed breakfast for our trip out. Pool overlooks the sea and there is a large lounge to relax in plus a small gym. Room was clean and adequate with a great kitchenette within the room, cooker, microwave, saucepans, kettle and a full fridge freezer. We would stay here again.
The hotel was in a convenient location with accessibility to mall and dining places. The hotel lobby was clean. The room is clean, but not very spacious. The toilet is also clean and nice.
Great swimming pool with view of the sunset. The 24 hour gym is very nice.
The restaurant on the 6th floor on the same floor as the gym and pool is very good too, though a bit expensive for what you get. They did allow substitutions, for example substituting a fried chicken sandwich for a grilled chicken sandwich, and having sauces on the side. You just have to ask them for this. The ground floor restaurant is more affordable, but most of the dishes serve fried meat, so it’s not a good choice for health conscious eaters.
The bed was very comfortable, though not long enough for taller people, which resulted in my feet hanging off the end.
All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, with so many places within walking distance, be it outdoor fresh fish restaurants, night markets, during street, jetties for boat excursions, etc.
What’s nice too is in the lobby there is kind of a small mall, with an Orange convenience store, a souvenir shop, and chocolate shop, a Burger King, and a terrific Cantonese style fish restaurant. It’s nice sometimes to not go out in the heat and have a nice meal. I found that the fish restaurant was the best place to eat in the hotel and mall complex.
Nearby within walking distance are large shopping malls, including a place called Wisma Merdeka, which is the best place to change money. Be warned though , that this downtown area is dirty and maybe even scary to some, so take that into consideration.