Impiana Mutiara Hotel @ Kampung Air  

In downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short walk from Sedco Square and about 7 minutes on foot to the Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. A budget-friendly, small hotel base near Atkinson Clock Tower, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and the shopping hubs Imago and Suria Sabah.

This compact property offers 27 air-conditioned guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with showers. Rooms come with complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and bottled water, and daily housekeeping keeps things tidy. Expect non-smoking options, selected rooms with satellite/cable TV, a 24-hour front desk and helpful, service-minded staff.

On-site restaurant, convenience store and small shops keep essentials close. 24-hour reception and on-site parking add easy practical comforts. Step outside for short walks to the esplanade and nearby seafood joints.

An on-site restaurant serves hotel guests, and a string of local seafood restaurants is just minutes away — think fresh, local flavors at spots like Welcome Seafood, Fatt Kee and Restoran Makanan Sedap.