City centre · 3-star · Formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu — not related to the Shangri-La resorts
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
The old Hotel Shangri-La under a Wyndham flag — central, free parking, no pool. Don't confuse it with the Shangri-La resorts.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked July 2026.
Image obtained from wyndhamhotels.com
To the airport (KKIA)
12 min7.6 km by road
Pool
No pool
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
Not confirmed
Walk to Jesselton Point
Not confirmed
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
This is the former Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu, now Howard Johnson by Wyndham. It is a city-centre 3-star with free parking and no pool, and it has nothing to do with the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru or Rasa Ria resorts.
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre have a pool?
No. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre does not have a pool. That's typical of Kota Kinabalu's city-centre 3-stars; see the hotels with a pool if it matters to you.
Facilities we could confirm
Parking: free
Walking distance to Gaya Street
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
How far is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre from the airport?
About 12 minutes by car (7.6 km), depending on traffic. Grab and taxis are easy at KKIA, or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Is this the Shangri-La resort?
No. It was Hotel Shangri-La by name only; the Shangri-La resorts in Sabah are Tanjung Aru and Rasa Ria and are separate businesses.
Can I book Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre 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.
