Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

A 23-storey city hotel that opened in 2022, with sea views

Hours: Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00
Address: 18 Jalan Haji Saman, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

A 222-room tower of 23 floors that opened in 2022. Balconies look out to the South China Sea or to forested hills. A shopping mall is across the road and reviewers say the island ferries are a walk away. The breakfast buffet gets praise for including local dishes.