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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, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is NT$1,607
NT$2,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

2. 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$2,497
NT$2,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hilton 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is NT$2,887
NT$3,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

4. 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$6,531
NT$7,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

5. 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$2,738
NT$3,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

6. 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$8,427
NT$13,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Gaya Island Resort
Reception

7. 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$2,559
NT$2,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

8. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is NT$2,250
NT$2,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is NT$3,191
NT$3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Lobby

10. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is NT$2,568
NT$2,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

11. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is NT$2,184
NT$2,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Restaurant

12. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 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$4,135
NT$4,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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, (97 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is NT$871
NT$1,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

14. 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)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is NT$4,524
NT$4,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Lobby sitting area

15. 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$1,741
NT$1,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Breakfast area

16. 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$1,367
NT$1,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Klagan Hotel
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

17. 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$4,696
NT$5,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

18. Horizon Hotel

Horizon Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (954 reviews)
"Great location."
United Kingdom
Michelle
The price is NT$2,784
NT$3,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Horizon Hotel
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

19. 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$714
NT$920 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Hotel Gaia 95
Cafe

20. 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)
"The location was close to many attractions. The hotel gym was very well equipped."
Taiwan
Joshua
The price is NT$1,053
NT$1,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."
Carolyn 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
NT$920
Highest Price
NT$13,876

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 615 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 Hotel 7 Suria - 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, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Sabah Agricultural Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Orchid De Villa. 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.