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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$10,822
NT$12,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, good service, stunning ocean view"
United States
Bo
The price is NT$3,991
NT$4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Le Meridien 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$4,695
NT$5,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
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$4,630
NT$5,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Hyatt Regency 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, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is NT$9,859
NT$15,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Gaya Island Resort
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, (156 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is NT$3,693
NT$4,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
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$10,890
NT$12,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
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$2,809
NT$3,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
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$5,642
NT$6,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Lobby sitting area

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
"Free parking for guest"
Canada
Lee Hyuk Chime
The price is NT$2,188
NT$2,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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$7,512
NT$8,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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, (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$9,539
NT$10,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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$6,622
NT$7,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Interior

The MAJULAN Hotel

The MAJULAN Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NT$2,352
NT$2,618 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The MAJULAN Hotel
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$909
NT$1,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
K 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, (615 reviews)
"Great location on waterfront with many restaurants and markets nearby. Welcoming staff and clean rooms"
United States
Stephen
The price is NT$4,773
NT$5,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Kota Kinabalu Marriott 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$5,477
NT$5,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Sheraton 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, (198 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$1,174
NT$1,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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$2,316
NT$2,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Beach massages

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
4.0 star property
Karambunai
7.8 out of 10, Good, (787 reviews)
"I would say this resort has plenty of activities and amenities which is very convenient. Peaceful resort with a beautiful beach right in front of me. I wish the food selection and taste could be improved."
Malaysia
Madihah
The price is NT$2,620
NT$2,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Clean property, just felt some things could use an upgrade and better amenities. The spa was fantastic though!"
Sharian 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
NT$1,060
Highest Price
NT$15,577

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 619 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 The Magellan Sutera Resort - 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.