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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

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$1,642
NT$2,168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"The shower was amazing. The staff were very helpful when we arrived at 1:30 am after 20 hours of travelling."
United Kingdom
Paula
The price is NT$2,550
NT$2,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

3. 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$4,448
NT$5,326 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.

4. 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$3,188 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.

5. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 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$2,729
NT$3,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is NT$3,845
NT$4,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

7. 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$3,184
NT$3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

8. 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$2,177
NT$2,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

9. 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$8,407
NT$13,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Gaya Island Resort
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

10. 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$1,542
NT$1,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
The Klagan Hotel
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

11. 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$4,680
NT$5,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

12. 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$2,550
NT$2,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

13. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is NT$4,510
NT$4,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

14. 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$1,098
NT$1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

15. 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$2,041
NT$2,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

16. 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$2,562
NT$2,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

17. 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$868
NT$1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

18. 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$712
NT$919 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hotel Gaia 95
A bar area with a circular bar, seating, and large windows.

19. 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$3,569
NT$3,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

20. 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)
"Very helpful staff. "
Canada
Donna
The price is NT$1,708
NT$1,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"Beds were super comfy. Breakfast was varied and the eggs cooked fresh to your liking were fast and fab. Front desk staff were great. The Club Bar service was exceptional - as was the ambience. Rooftop bar and restaurant could improve. Convenient location - could walk to waterfront easily, Would stay again."
Tina 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
NT$919
Highest Price
NT$13,843

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.