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Api-Api Guest House

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A room with a yellow wall, a wooden desk, a telephone, a chair, and a fan. - Api-Api Guest House (Kota Kinabalu)
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors through a large window with curtains. - Api-Api Guest House (Kota Kinabalu)
A hotel corridor with a red carpet, a wooden bench, and a wall with a jungle-themed mural. - Api-Api Guest House (Kota Kinabalu)
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hotel' sign on the left, multiple balconies, and a large 'FOS' sign on the right. - Api-Api Guest House (Kota Kinabalu)
A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a beige blanket, an air conditioner, and a wall art piece. - Api-Api Guest House (Kota Kinabalu)
Located close to Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, Api-Api Guest House provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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A neatly made bed with a beige blanket and two pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a painting of colorful beach huts, and a wooden nightstand.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, is home to Api-Api Guest House. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Oceanus Waterfront Mall and Centre Point. Anjung Samudera and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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Api-Api Centre, Block 2 lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000

What's nearby

  • A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sunset with a dramatic sky and silhouettes of trees.
    Oceanus Waterfront Mall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a sunset over the sea, featuring dense urban buildings and a clear sky.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centre Point
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Anjung Samudera
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station
    8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's & McCafé
    3 min walk
  • Dynasty Restaurant 皇朝酒樓
    7 min walk
  • 金糖 Gam Tong Hong Kong Recipe
    6 min walk
  • Restoran Seri Malindo
    1 min walk
  • Borneo Korean Seafood Restaurant
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [api api centre block 2 Lot 12]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 20 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Api-Api Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Api-Api Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Api-Api Guest House?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MYR 20 (subject to availability).

Does Api-Api Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MYR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Api-Api Guest House located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, and Oceanus Waterfront Mall. Anjung Samudera and Imago Shopping Mall are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Api-Api Guest House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely basic.Dont spoil your holiday by staying here. No bodywash or shampoo supplied. Just a dispenser on the wall dispensing a "2 in 1" something which you are supposed to use.. No hairdryer, no ironing board.No anything. To enjoy your holiday, stay somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the city center. Nice little room and comfy bed. Nice lady in the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

Just OK

Location is good and bathroom is clean. It will be better if the black anti UV sticker of the windows can be replaced by the transparent one or the curtains. I can't see the "city view" from my room as mentioned in the hotel.com website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The hotel is new and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable and the AC worked well. The location is also fantastic as a staging point to explore Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area. There are tons of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

2minutes walk to central point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i'm renting the studio water retained in toilet pail where small flying insects are around the pail, on the floors the bedsheet n blanket is disgusting... fridge is old and not switch on power plug is limited
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at API API, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. API API is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Budget nice stay

The staff has been very kind and nice. The room is spacious. Many varieties of shops and food nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location.

The hotel is in the town area and easily accessible to the many tourist/shopping location nearby. Also the room are newly furnished and in good conditions. Plenty of restaurants around the area to get good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was holiday at KK with my husband. We are very satisfied for the service given. Facilities was very good & cleanliness of the room provide also very excellent. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and staffs are very accomodating and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad & expensive

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018