City centre · 3-star · Formerly a Best Western; old listings still use that name
Kinabalu Daya Hotel
An older 3-star on Jalan Pantai with breakfast included, 300 metres from Gaya Street and opposite Wisma Merdeka — location and price over polish. No pool, no parking.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
Image obtained from kinabaludayahotel.com
To the airport (KKIA)
18 min9.8 km by road
Pool
No pool
Breakfast
Included
Airport shuttle
Not confirmed
Walk to Jesselton Point
YesIsland boats leave from here
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Kinabalu Daya is on Jalan Pantai in the old town, 300 metres from the Gaya Street market, opposite Wisma Merdeka and about 1 km from Jesselton Point. Rooms are dated but clean, breakfast is included, and there's a pub, café and a small spa on site. No pool and no on-site parking. Staff speak English, Chinese and Malay. Airport transfers can be arranged for a charge.
Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Rooms
Standard, Superior and family rooms; the Superior rooms have city views and a seating area. Expect an older building.
Does Kinabalu Daya Hotel have a pool?
No. Kinabalu Daya Hotel 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: none on site
Pets not allowed
Breakfast included
Walking distance to Gaya Street
Walking distance to Jesselton Point ferry terminal
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
Hunter's Pub and Café on site for breakfast and casual meals; Gaya Street's kopitiams are around the corner.
About 18 minutes by car (9.8 km), depending on traffic. Grab and taxis are easy at KKIA, or ask us to arrange a pickup.
Is Kinabalu Daya still a Best Western?
No. It left the brand and now operates independently under its own name.
Can I book Kinabalu Daya Hotel 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.
