Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property

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Interior
Deluxe Room | Living room
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Api-Api Guest House

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Api-Api Guest House offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
During your stay at Api-Api Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Centre Point. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat include 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from Oceanus Waterfront Mall and 3 minutes by foot from Centre Point
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a 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 a common area are also featured at Api-Api Guest House. Free self parking is available.

This Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Api-Api Guest House has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service is available.

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 available
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 up; 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.
  • Cribs (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Api-Api Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to api api centre block 2 Lot 12
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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