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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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"
Australia
Leila
The price is NT$4,278
NT$4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Le Meridien 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$12,232
NT$14,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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)
"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$4,199
NT$4,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Hilton 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$2,591
NT$3,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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)
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."
United Kingdom
Kingsley
The price is NT$4,467
NT$4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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, (210 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$5,419
NT$6,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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, (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Malaysia
Murray
The price is NT$4,746
NT$5,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Reception

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$4,120
NT$4,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Deluxe Double Room (CJ 1) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

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$942
NT$1,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
CJ Residence
Exterior

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$1,264
NT$1,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Mandarin Hotel
Deluxe King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (56 reviews)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
The price is NT$599
NT$805 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Qlio Hotel
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is NT$5,150
NT$5,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (512 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
The price is NT$9,592
NT$10,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Gayana Marine Resort
Lounge

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"room was clean and relatively well maintained. the staff were very helpful and polite"
Malaysia
Tony
The price is NT$1,674
NT$1,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (724 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is NT$1,901
NT$2,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Outdoor pool

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room with very friendly staff."
Singapore
John
The price is NT$2,931
NT$3,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"excellent stay place 💕"
Singapore
Queia
The price is NT$2,285
NT$2,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Lobby sitting area

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
Singapore
JUNGMI
The price is NT$3,173
NT$3,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
City Double Room (AC 9) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

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$942
NT$1,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

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$658
NT$935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Hotel Gaia 95
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Good stay, convenient located at central with most thing walking distance, special shout out to front desk staff Wayne for being so helpful, if we ever return to KK will definitely stay here"
Pei Eik 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
NT$805
Highest Price
NT$14,593

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 616 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. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Hilton 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: Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Bukit Padang. 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.