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Recommended hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

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$10,262
NT$12,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Clean room, good staff, good breakfast."
Canada
XIAO HUI
The price is NT$3,359
NT$3,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good location, good service, stunning ocean view"
United States
Bo
The price is NT$2,901
NT$3,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is NT$8,933
NT$13,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Gaya Island Resort
Outdoor pool

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very spacious rooms, location is perfect, the staff is very friendly "
Canada
Cilla
The price is NT$2,609
NT$2,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Restaurant

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (208 reviews)
"Overall experience is good, recommend. "
Singapore
CHIN YAN
The price is NT$4,436
NT$4,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (197 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$1,145
NT$1,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

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$1,901
NT$2,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (509 reviews)
"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."
United States
Katherine
The price is NT$9,308
NT$10,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Gayana Marine Resort
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is NT$5,645
NT$6,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
The Magellan Sutera Resort
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and beautifull beach"
United Kingdom
Aamer
The price is NT$3,970
NT$4,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (189 reviews)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is NT$10,626
NT$11,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

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, (156 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is NT$2,504
NT$2,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Good place and very clean"
Malaysia
chien yong
The price is NT$932
NT$1,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
K Hotel
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 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$3,818
NT$4,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Interior

The MAJULAN Hotel

The MAJULAN Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$2,306
NT$2,567 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
The MAJULAN Hotel
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (614 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is NT$3,207
NT$3,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is NT$4,984
NT$5,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Presidential One Bedroom Bathtub Suite | Balcony

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is NT$1,832
NT$2,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (67 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room with very friendly staff."
Singapore
John
The price is NT$2,260
NT$2,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Nous avons passé un bon séjour. Nous y reviendrons avec grand plaisir."
SOK PHA 3-night trip
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
NT$523
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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 622 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 Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Hotel The Magellan Sutera Resort - Hotel Hyatt Centric 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.