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
Seng Hing Coffee Shop - 4 min walk
Kedai Kopi Kim Hing Lee (金興利茶室) - 5 min walk
Sin Bee Heong (新美香肉干行) - 3 min walk
Bakso Jembatan - 3 min walk
About this property
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and self parking are available at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe. Each apartment features thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes and slippers, along with free WiFi and an LCD TV with cable channels. Other amenities that guests will find include a coffee/tea maker and an electric kettle.
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu offers 396 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 55 for adults and from MYR 55 for children
Self-parking fee: MYR 20 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property # 99819186
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$109, 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.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Melinda
31 July 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
A fire broke out overnight in the hotel. It was chaos. Difficult to find emergency exit, no communication to guests
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Patricia
25 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We have no complaints about the unit when we walked in however it was located in a bad part of a disgusting town of Kota Kinabalu.
We could not bring ourselves to stay and left and went up the street and checked into the Marriott.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
POH HWA
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Amenities
Property was new, nice, and big (it was basically a full fledged one room apartment we had). Two TVs, kitchenette and washing machine. Location was well placed within 10min walk to gaya street. Only drawback was that Citadines co-shares the plot and common facilities w an apartment building called Northshore (different wing) which brings along w that, tons of short-stay crowd (amongst them children) and noise in the common areas, esp the pool.