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1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"
Australia
Leila
The price is NT$3,072
NT$3,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
2 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, (1,000 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$2,780
NT$3,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

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, (1,003 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$7,719
NT$9,187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

4. 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, (235 reviews)
"Hotel location is good"
Singapore
KIAN HEONG
The price is NT$1,804
NT$2,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Restaurant

5. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 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$3,529
NT$3,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

6. 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$2,983
NT$3,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
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, (157 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is NT$2,583
NT$2,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

8. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"Could be so much better - this is 3 or 4 start at best - Its missing the finishing touches that enhances guest experience - eg 1 hour for bags to be brought to room, food over priced and average - room aircon is not up to standard, not enough power outlets - in reality only one for guest use in the room, for the money there is better , far better"
Hong Kong SAR China
Simon
The price is NT$8,506
NT$14,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort
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, (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Malaysia
Murray
The price is NT$3,221
NT$3,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool

10. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room with very friendly staff."
Singapore
John
The price is NT$2,205
NT$2,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

11. 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$1,319
NT$1,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Mandarin Hotel
Deluxe Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

12. 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$2,077
NT$2,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Horizon Hotel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

13. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is NT$5,198
NT$5,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

14. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (727 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is NT$1,945
NT$2,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

15. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is NT$5,125
NT$5,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

16. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (513 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$9,602
NT$10,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Gayana Marine Resort
Breakfast area

17. 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$1,344
NT$1,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Klagan Hotel
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

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$721
NT$929 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Hotel Gaia 95
Lounge

19. 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$1,142
NT$1,234 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo
Aerial view

20. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (916 reviews)
"I was upgraded to the best room due to unavailability of the room i booked which was great."
Malaysia
jasmindar kaur
The price is NT$2,498
NT$2,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Grandis Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great swimming pool with view of the sunset. The 24 hour gym is very nice. The restaurant on the 6th floor on the same floor as the gym and pool is very good too, though a bit expensive for what you get. They did allow substitutions, for example substituting a fried chicken sandwich for a grilled chicken sandwich, and having sauces on the side. You just have to ask them for this. The ground floor restaurant is more affordable, but most of the dishes serve fried meat, so it’s not a good choice for health conscious eaters. The bed was very comfortable, though not long enough for taller people, which resulted in my feet hanging off the end. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, with so many places within walking distance, be it outdoor fresh fish restaurants, night markets, during street, jetties for boat excursions, etc. What’s nice too is in the lobby there is kind of a small mall, with an Orange convenience store, a souvenir shop, and chocolate shop, a Burger King, and a terrific Cantonese style fish restaurant. It’s nice sometimes to not go out in the heat and have a nice meal. I found that the fish restaurant was the best place to eat in the hotel and mall complex. Nearby within walking distance are large shopping malls, including a place called Wisma Merdeka, which is the best place to change money. Be warned though , that this downtown area is dirty and maybe even scary to some, so take that into consideration."
Brian 10-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
NT$929
Highest Price
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What can I expect from a motel trip to Kota Kinabalu?
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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 Centric Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Hotel Le Meridien 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, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, and Sabah Agricultural 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.