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Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property

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Interior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Room amenity
Dining
Deluxe Room | Living room
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Api-Api Centre, Block 2 lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centre Point
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Api-Api Guest House places you steps from Oceanus Waterfront Mall and within a short 5-minute stroll of Centre Point. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel include Kota Kinabalu Esplanade and Anjung Samudera.

What's nearby

  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oceanus Waterfront Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Centre Point - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jothy's Fish Head Curry Banana Leaf Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Rasika Maju - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Seri Malindo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tambayan At Kainang Filipino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yusuf Curry House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Api-Api Guest House

There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Api-Api Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Built in 2017
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Api-Api Guest House offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: MYR 20

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [api api centre block 2 Lot 12]

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property only accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Api-Api Guest House Hotel

Api-Api Guest House Hotel

Api-Api Guest House Kota Kinabalu

Api-Api Guest House Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Api-Api Guest House?

Yep, Api-Api Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Api-Api Guest House?

The closest beach to Api-Api Guest House is Pantai Pulau Mamutik (6.3 km).

Does Api-Api Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Api-Api Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Api-Api Guest House?

Yep, Api-Api Guest House has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Api-Api Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Api-Api Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Api-Api Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Augustine

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely basic.Dont spoil your holiday by staying here. No bodywash or shampoo supplied. Just a dispenser on the wall dispensing a "2 in 1" something which you are supposed to use.. No hairdryer, no ironing board.No anything. To enjoy your holiday, stay somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bong, lundu

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Charie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Amir Hafiz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad & expensive

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Just OK

Location is good and bathroom is clean. It will be better if the black anti UV sticker of the windows can be replaced by the transparent one or the curtains. I can't see the "city view" from my room as mentioned in the hotel.com website.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The hotel is new and we really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable and the AC worked well. The location is also fantastic as a staging point to explore Kota Kinabalu and the surrounding area. There are tons of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2minutes walk to central point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i'm renting the studio water retained in toilet pail where small flying insects are around the pail, on the floors the bedsheet n blanket is disgusting... fridge is old and not switch on power plug is limited
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at API API, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. API API is conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ki Yam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget nice stay

The staff has been very kind and nice. The room is spacious. Many varieties of shops and food nearby. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ROMLI, KUALA LUMPUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location.

The hotel is in the town area and easily accessible to the many tourist/shopping location nearby. Also the room are newly furnished and in good conditions. Plenty of restaurants around the area to get good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was holiday at KK with my husband. We are very satisfied for the service given. Facilities was very good & cleanliness of the room provide also very excellent. :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

ryan ogie, manila philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean and staffs are very accomodating and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location near the city center. Nice little room and comfy bed. Nice lady in the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018