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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu District hostels

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

1. 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$5,364
NT$6,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

2. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is NT$2,880
NT$3,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

3. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
Canada
HEIDI
The price is NT$2,732
NT$3,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Michaela
The price is NT$2,686
NT$2,978 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is NT$4,685
NT$5,138 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (219 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is NT$3,494
NT$3,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

7. 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$1,441
NT$1,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel 7 Suria
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

8. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Modern hotel in the Centre of KK! Surrounding areas a little sketchy, but hotel incredible. Room was amazing, large and well equipped. "
Australia
Mark
The price is NT$3,509
NT$3,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

9. 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, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is NT$1,610
NT$2,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

10. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (622 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is NT$3,184
NT$3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

11. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (924 reviews)
"Everything was just as we expected"
Canada
Monika
The price is NT$3,062
NT$3,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Grandis Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

12. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is NT$2,092
NT$2,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

13. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (736 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is NT$1,923
NT$2,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

14. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (790 reviews)
"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."
Australia
Kunthea
The price is NT$2,757
NT$3,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

15. 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, (158 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is NT$2,234
NT$2,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

16. Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Our state was very nice. No problems. Just to be aware that this is not the touristy part of town. With no offense meant, we were the only white couple. We saw the whole time in this area. Everyone was smiling and friendly. No problem whatsoever with the locals they were very welcoming!"
Singapore
Randy
Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.

17. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$479
NT$595 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

18. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is NT$3,295
NT$3,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

19. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (359 reviews)
"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."
United States
Renee
The price is NT$1,354
NT$1,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

20. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (313 reviews)
"Shops nearby, good location."
United States
Sofía
The price is NT$864
NT$1,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Capital
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Kota Kinabalu District Hotel Reviews

Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was just as we expected"
Monika 1-night trip
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Grandis Hotel

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Kota Kinabalu District Hostels information

Number of reviews
144
Accommodation
16 Hostels
Lowest Price
NT$711
Highest Price
NT$1,956

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