Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Kota KinabaluHyatt Regency Kinabalu in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 15 hotels we score in Kota Kinabalu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $131 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hyatt Regency Kinabalu is a five-star high-rise hotel situated on Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong in central Kota Kinabalu. The property contains 222 air-conditioned rooms and suites, with some offering views of the sea or the city. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa, and a fitness centre. The hotel is positioned within walking distance of the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Gaya Street Sunday Market, and the KK Esplanade. It suits travellers who want to be near local markets and shopping districts. While the interior was updated in 2011, some guests find the building structure feels dated.What stands out

Close to shopping and local markets

Sea and city view options

On-site spa and fitness centre

Watch out for

Building feels dated

Air conditioning issues reported

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