City centre · 4-star · Serviced apartments by Ascott, above the Waterfront mall
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
396 studios and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes on the downtown waterfront, with a rooftop pool and a supermarket in the building — the practical choice for families and stays of a week or more who want to cook and walk to the markets.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
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To the airport (KKIA)
15 min9 km by road
Pool
YesRooftop pool with a children's play pool
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
NoneGrab or taxi, or ask us for a pickup
Walk to Jesselton Point
Not confirmed
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Citadines Waterfront is an Ascott serviced residence on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, next to the KK Waterfront and about 200 metres from the Filipino Market. Every unit has a kitchenette with fridge and microwave; the building has a rooftop pool, kids' pool, gym, yoga room and a residents' lounge, with a mall and supermarket downstairs. Gaya Street is walkable; Jesselton Point is about 1.5 km. Airport is roughly 15 minutes.
Rooms
Studios from 26 sq m up to one-bedroom apartments of 56 sq m, many facing the sea. All have kitchenettes.
Does Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes. Rooftop pool with a children's play pool
Facilities we could confirm
Fitness centre
Parking: free self parking
Walking distance to Gaya Street
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
One F&B outlet on site; the waterfront strip, the Filipino Market and the mall's food outlets are next door.
How far is Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu from the airport?
About 15 minutes by car (9 km), depending on traffic. Grab and taxis are easy at KKIA, or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Is Citadines a hotel or an apartment?
A serviced apartment with hotel services: daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, but with a kitchenette in every unit. It suits longer stays and families.
Is breakfast included?
Some rates include a continental breakfast; ask us for a rate with it if you want it.
Can I book Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
