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  1. Contact accommodation for availability.
    Well-maintained hotel boasting a large swimming pool, golf course, and bowling alley. Comfortable rooms with golf course views. Excellent dining experience at a Chinese restaurant and a cozy cafe with a fantastic view. Friendly staff and convenient location.
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    Resort
    #2 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Massive seaside resort with exclusive lounges, sports facilities, and professional spa. Notable for fusion cuisine restaurants and traditional tea service. Well-recommended with friendly staff.
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    Luxurious hotel with spacious rooms, rooftop pool, and excellent service. Conveniently located near seafood restaurants and shopping. Features executive lounge, club lounge, and kitchenette.
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  4. Resort offers water activities, island hopping, spacious rooms with sea views. Features include a pool, splash park, multiple dining options, and stunning sunset views.
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    Conveniently located boutique hotel with unique colonial-style design. Offers comfortable, clean rooms, high-speed internet, and airport transportation. Noted for English-style decor and friendly staff.
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    Centrally located hotel with dedicated staff, clean restaurant offering a variety of seafood and creative dishes. Features a club lounge with sea views and high tea.
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    Centrally located hotel suitable for both business and leisure. Near shopping, restaurants, and attractions. Known for friendly staff and clean, modern rooms.
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  8. #8 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Luxurious hotel with an 80s vibe, spacious rooms, and a club lounge. Near seafood restaurants, markets, and shopping malls. Offers stunning sea views.
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    #9 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Centrally located hotel with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and amenities. Direct access to shopping center. Features rooftop pool, bar, and stunning sunset views.
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    Clean, well-serviced hotel with spacious rooms. Convenient location with easy access to city center. Offers diverse buffet breakfast and seafood. High-end service at affordable price.
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  11. This boutique hotel boasts a unique design, comfortable rooms, and new furnishings. Located near the city center, airport, and mall with dining options. Features include a coffee shop and a bar.
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    #12 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Serene resort with stunning ocean views, spacious rooms, and private beach. Offers a variety of dining options including commendable Chinese cuisine. Activities like batik painting available.
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    #13 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Centrally located hotel with spacious, clean rooms and comfortable beds. Offers luxurious upgrades, excellent room service, gym, rooftop bar, pool, and stunning sea views. Features a club lounge with a variety of cuisines.
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    #14 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Conveniently located beachfront hotel with ocean views, spa, pool, and self-parking. Close to airport, malls, eateries. Offers a breakfast buffet and good WiFi.
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    #15 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Conveniently located hotel with spacious rooms and apartments. Close to Suria Sabah mall, markets and downtown attractions. Offers a rooftop pool with scenic views.
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    Villa
    #16 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Tranquil beachfront resort with spacious villas, private pools, and a peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for families or solitude seekers. Close to golf course, room service available.
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    S. E.
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    5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on May 29, 2024
    Felt comfortable
    "My room was clean and comfortable."
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    #17 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
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    4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Sep 24, 2023
    clean room, great staff, rude front office manager 😞
    "great room."
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    #20 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
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    5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed on Mar 20, 2024
    Most probably the only pet-friendly hotel in town.
    "With a spacious room, comfy bedding, I found myself wishing I could extend my time at the hotel indefinitely!"
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    #22 Best Value of 768 places to stay in Kota Kinabalu
    Centrally located hotel offering spacious rooms with kitchenettes. Notable for stunning sea views and an infinity pool. Proximity to markets and seafood restaurants. Ideal for both short and extended stays.
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Kota Kinabalu Hotels Information

Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

768

Hotels Prices From

$12

Hotels Reviews

43,877

Hotels Photos

43,402

Travel high season

Dec - Feb

Travel low season

Mar - May

High season avg price

$71

Low season avg price

$43
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$72
HIGHEST
$25$192
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
83in
32 in140 in
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$43
LOWEST
$25$192
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
55in
DRIEST
32 in140 in
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$47
$25$192
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
113in
32 in140 in
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$66
$25$192
Avg. temperature
-
Avg. precipitation
122in
WETTEST
32 in140 in
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Kota Kinabalu. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

Hotels near the sights

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kota Kinabalu hotels

The Magellan Sutera Resort, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, and The Pacific Sutera Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travelers looking to stay near Sapi Island. See the full list: Hotels near Sapi Island.

The Magellan Sutera Resort, The Pacific Sutera Hotel , and Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu are all popular resorts for travelers staying in Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Kota Kinabalu Resorts.

Popular hotels close to Manukan Island include Stanton Hotel, The Magellan Sutera Resort, and Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Hotels near Manukan Island.

Popular luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, The Pacific Sutera Hotel , and Hilton Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Kota Kinabalu Luxury Hotels.

Popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu Airport include Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu, C'haya Hotel, and Megah D'Aru Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Kota Kinabalu Airport.

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Popular cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Tune Hotel 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, Hotel Sixty3, and Hotel Eden54. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

The Magellan Sutera Resort, Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, and The Pacific Sutera Hotel have a spa and received excellent reviews from travelers in Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Kota Kinabalu Spa Resorts.

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, The Pacific Sutera Hotel , and Hilton Kota Kinabalu all received great reviews from families traveling in Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Kota Kinabalu Family Hotels.

Popular hotels by the beach in Kota Kinabalu include The Magellan Sutera Resort, The Pacific Sutera Hotel , and Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Kota Kinabalu Beach Hotels.

Stanton Hotel, The Pacific Sutera Hotel , and Shangri La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu received great reviews from travelers looking for a romantic hotel in Kota Kinabalu. See the full list: Romantic Hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

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