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1. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (233 reviews)
"Hotel location is good"
Singapore
KIAN HEONG
The price is NT$1,890
NT$2,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

2. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is NT$9,568
NT$11,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"
Australia
Leila
The price is NT$3,163
NT$3,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

4. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (199 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful stay, tasty breakfast, nice room and great pool to use. The little shop onsite was good too. All food was amazing. "
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is NT$1,186
NT$1,360 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
The price is NT$3,558
NT$3,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

6. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable lodging, I could recommend. Good location- easy walk to fish market. Can honestly say for the price was a good deal. "
Australia
Scott
The price is NT$882
NT$1,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
CJ Residence
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

7. K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
United States
Jovita
The price is NT$924
NT$1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
K Hotel
Restaurant

8. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Hotel staff and facilities were excellent. The breakfast buffet was phenomenal—wonderful, personalized service from Encik Fauzi and the rest of the team and a wide selection of food options, including many local favorites!"
United States
Paul
The price is NT$4,349
NT$4,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

9. Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (196 reviews)
"Helpful staff that let me check in early :)"
Australia
Brittany
The price is NT$724
NT$933 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hotel Gaia 95
Deluxe King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

10. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (312 reviews)
"Shops nearby, good location."
United States
Sofía
The price is NT$914
NT$1,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Hotel Capital
Premier Double Room | View from room

11. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (128 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room is not bad. Had stayed here many times"
United States
Ai Ming
The price is NT$1,267
NT$1,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hotel 7 Suria
Exterior

12. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (249 reviews)
"Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door."
Canada
Tamara
The price is NT$1,324
NT$1,509 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Mandarin Hotel
City Double Room (AC 9) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is NT$911
NT$1,063 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

14. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (727 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is NT$2,293
NT$2,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Cafe

15. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"Room was very clean and the staff are helpful. "
Singapore
Sazali
The price is NT$1,281
NT$1,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Outdoor pool

16. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (305 reviews)
"Good place for reasonable price."
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
The price is NT$1,007
NT$1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Reception

17. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is NT$2,594
NT$2,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Breakfast area

18. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
The price is NT$1,472
NT$1,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Klagan Hotel
Aerial view

19. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (914 reviews)
"I was upgraded to the best room due to unavailability of the room i booked which was great."
Malaysia
jasmindar kaur
The price is NT$2,508
NT$2,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Grandis Hotel
Terrace/patio

20. Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (526 reviews)
"Convenient, accessible to all the key places in KK."
Malaysia
SYED NASIRIN
The price is NT$1,459
NT$1,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Oceania Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel location is fantastic. We had a sea facing room and had a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains in the background, as well as fishing boats. The gym is also well equipped - multiple stationary bikes, treadmills, exercise machines. The only down side is that there is a strong odor of cigarettes in there all the time. May be due to bad air circulation in that room. There is also a nice outdoor pool. The breakfast buffet was very good, with lots of local and western choices. Hotel staff are wonderful, very helpful, polite and customer focused."
Merkna 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
NT$698
Highest Price
NT$14,063

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kota Kinabalu?
If you're not able to find a motel in Kota Kinabalu, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 617 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Kota Kinabalu?
These are some more economical accommodations to book in Kota Kinabalu. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu - Hotel
What can I do in Kota Kinabalu?
Take time to check out the marina and shops in this romantic area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Kota Kinabalu like the parks. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Bukit Padang, and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Water World Theme Park. To learn more about local history, take some time at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village.
What's the seasonal weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Kota Kinabalu to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Kota Kinabalu when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Kota Kinabalu to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) away from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can learn about your water travel options at the marina.