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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and bars

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar
Exterior
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu in central Kota Kinabalu offers a family-friendly retreat with spa treatments, two international restaurants, adult and children's pools, WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and multilingual staff for daily planning.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Club Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Regency, Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Regency, Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Regency, Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 89 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Room, 2 Twin Beds (View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Club Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88991

What's nearby

  • Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tanjung Ria Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Sofa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪T Culture - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Upperstar Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mosaic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
Located close to Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and Gaya Street Sunday Market, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. In addition to a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 288 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and bidets
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (MYR 10 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 88 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Mosaic
  • Nagisa Japanese
  • Poolside Bar
  • Tanjung Ria Kitchen
  • The Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

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 up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 110.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 88 per person
  • Self parking fee: MYR 10 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 110.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

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Hyatt Kinabalu Regency
Hyatt Regency Hotel Kinabalu
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Kinabalu Hyatt
Kinabalu Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Kota Kinabalu
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Regency Kinabalu have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hyatt Regency Kinabalu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu?

Self parking is available for MYR 10 per stay.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Regency Kinabalu located?

This family-friendly Kota Kinabalu hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Gaya Street Sunday Market. Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Anjung Samudera are also within 15 minutes.

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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location with all sorts of options, including dining, shopping, transportation as well as banking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and easy access to nearby amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kuanchung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interior dated but classic Location great , great viw
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie-ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, spacious rooms, excellent breakfast, will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Ample sized room. Comfy bed. On waterfront for food markets
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing and clean. Sea view was spectacular and the service was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan Bin Rizal Numeiry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were genuinely kind and the amenities were well maintained. I would come back to this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YING KIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All front staff were friendly and helpful. Location of hotel also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kind staff and convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lachezar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast is limited and repetitive
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Club room small eats. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly! And the room was very nice, was more than happy coming to there after a long days travel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Good value and good location

An older property but with upgraded and spacious rooms and a great upgraded restaurant. Very near to the old centre of town with fresh fish restaurants and night markets. Also near a very new mall. Great rooms, great breakfast and service.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elena

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

Great central location

Easy check in. Very friendly staff. Great location. Close to ferry terminal and malls
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Normaini

Over all it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near waterfront and market walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was impeccable condition and spacious. Staff was courteous and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service, But poor surroudings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I believe this hotel is nearly perfect. If I may offer a suggestion, perhaps the parking lot could be enhanced to reflect a more artistic flair.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast buffer included
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nurshirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Close to Todak Waterfront Hawker.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hung Mong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have nothing much to comment about the Hotel. The rooms are clean and spacious. We just enjoyed our stay there very much and complementary must be given to the Front Desk staffs. Thank you for making our 3 nights stay at the Hyatt Regency Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu fun, enjoyable and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Ngi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly personnel, but condition of reception hall and corridor needs major upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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