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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Waterfront aparthotel with an outdoor pool connected to a rail/subway station in Kota Kinabalu

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Outdoor pool
43-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
1-Bedroom Premier King | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Lobby lounge
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu sits in the heart of Downtown, where comfort meets convenience. Guests can take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, work out at the gym, and enjoy free in-room WiFi. This upscale hotel earns consistent praise for its prime location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | View from room

Premier Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

1-Bedroom Premier Queen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

1-Bedroom Premier King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (King)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

1-Bedroom Premier Twin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Premier King With Sea View

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Premier Queen With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Premier King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One-Bedroom Premier Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Premier Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Premier Twin With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway 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. Water World Theme Park and Orchid De Villa are also worth visiting.
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G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu, 88000

What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakso Hilux Safma - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Segama Durian Stalls - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wiya Chicken Rice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gerai Santai Haji Manja - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bawah Jambatan Segama - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Waterfront aparthotel with an outdoor pool connected to a rail/subway station in Kota Kinabalu
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, 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 like 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, 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 hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (MYR 20 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 55 for adults and MYR 55 for children

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Connected to a rail/subway station
  • In a business district
  • Near the airport
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 396 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting units available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 55 for adults and 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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Citadines Waterfront KK
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Aparthotel
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Aparthotel Kota Kinabalu

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–10:00 PM.

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?

Check-out 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.

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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent service, great location, Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nurhakim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very nice stay. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place. Very friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yi Xian Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Choon Guan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small kitchen is a plus make easy for some light cooking possible.Nice sunset lounge for relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

HANKYU

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy

I stayed 4night. Good location. Clean room. I enjoyed swimming with beautiful sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

SHENYI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

POH HWA

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen Mui Leng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sad to note there wasn’t a swimming pool per se but only an adult wading pool that allows you to enjoy the cooling off & sunset. No attendant in sight in the gym ( suppose to collect pool towel) & no pool towels available except the small ones. Went down @ 4.00pm to 6th level & left about 5.00pm or so when I sighted hotel staff with the load of clean fresh pool towels! Only a coffeeshop available for dining with limited menu choices. Not convenient for those on short stays despite the fact that my room has the kitchen facilities & cutlery.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junhee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great

아주 만족합니다.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastisk

Super super flot lejlighed med fantastisk udsigt ud over havet . Lejligheden har en god størrelse, vi var tre , så en sov på opredning i stuen. Lejligheden ligger centralt ca 1 km til det største mall og lidt under 1 km til havnen, hvor der arrangeres et væld af ture ud på forskellige øer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shui ping

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
침구깨끗, 직원 친절, 로비커피 굿~~ 시내접근성 좋음.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flowone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hon Kit

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

家的感覺

一入房有家的感覺，根本就似服務式住宅。 所有家具齊全，真可以親自下廚。
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIN HA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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