The Best Hotels Closest to Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

7.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Jennifer

NT$1,099

NT$1,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

2. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

NT$594

NT$778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A reception desk with a sign, a no-smoking sign, a fan, a plant, and a mural of a landscape.

A spacious outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and red lanterns.

A building with a unique cow-patterned exterior, a red car parked in front, and a sign indicating it's a villa.

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

NT$1,167

NT$1,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A dining area with wooden walls, a large window with a view of trees, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small shelf with a kettle.

4. Ayana Holiday Resort

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

NT$1,067

NT$1,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

5. J Residence

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Pierre

NT$1,485

NT$1,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.

A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

6. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

9.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Marco

NT$1,233

NT$1,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A hotel room with three beds, a small table with red cups, a white chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A row of yellow buildings with blue railings and large windows.

7. Wind Valley Farmstay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Arifin

NT$1,282

NT$1,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A view of a mountain range through a doorway, with a white building and a wooden door on the left.

A view from a window with a metal frame, overlooking a balcony with potted plants and a red towel hanging on the railing.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A group of people dining at a table in a brightly colored room with pink walls and a staircase in the background.

8. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

"We stayed here for one night while exploring the local area. Overall the experience was good, the room was comfortable and the location is convenient. But this is a very basic accommodation, and the bathroom was in need of some repair. The owner and family were very helpful and accommodating, and in general the people in this area are very nice. This is a great location for views of Mt Kinabalu, and for local hikes, and also for visiting the Desa Dairy Farm."

David

NT$988

NT$1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.

A compact living space with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a television on a wooden stand.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

9. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

NT$897

NT$1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.

10. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Amina

NT$1,324

NT$1,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A kitchen with a window view of trees, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

A rustic wooden structure with a metal roof, a water feature, and a map on the wall.

A wooden deck with a railing, a small building with a green roof, and a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.

11. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

17 km from Mt Kinabalu

Seok Lan

NT$950

NT$1,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a lush garden.

A wooden pathway flanked by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a buffet counter.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a valley with hills and greenery.

12. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

NT$1,896

NT$2,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wicker hanging chair, a wooden reception desk, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

A room with a bed, a wall with a cartoon character, and a hanging light fixture.

A reception area with a wooden block counter, stone wall, and large glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

A house with a purple exterior, a stone foundation, and a grassy yard.

13. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

16.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Aileen

NT$461

NT$598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.

14. Crystal Hill R

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Imran

NT$539

NT$714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A rustic building with a sign indicating a cafe and a truck shop.

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a chair.

A building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A landscaped garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and tall trees.

15. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lalitha

NT$2,438

NT$2,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden deck with a table and four chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet.

A wooden dining table with six chairs, large windows with a view of a forested mountain, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with a large glass facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path leading to the entrance.

16. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

Zachary

NT$6,683

NT$7,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

17. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

"Booked for Queen Bed Room at ground floor for RM239 (before discount). Few times stay at Rose Cabin since 2004. But this time too much difference...a bit run down. It's over priced for the facilities provided. Even spacious room, but no TV, no fan (so stuffy), toilet inside the room with no toiletries, bathroom (hot shower) is outside of the room at the veranda (no privacy) with very little all in one shampoo. Nothing much to do here. Check in/out counter only open from 8am till 8pm. After that...

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NT$1,188

NT$1,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green-striped towel, a headboard, and a plain wall.

A conference room with a desk, chairs, a laptop, a plant, and a clock on the wall.

A hallway with a red door, two potted plants, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A hotel corridor with a sign advertising room availability and a contact number.

18. Lodge 37

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

NT$498

NT$616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An open wooden door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains.

A market stall with durians displayed in crates.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a porch, and a clear sky.

A group of people standing on a viewing platform with a metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

19. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

11.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

NT$483

NT$600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a paved walkway.

A room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel room with a wooden table, water bottles, a kettle, and cups with the name 'SABAH' on them.

A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light.

20. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

9.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

NT$1,208

NT$1,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very good 105 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 146 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Ayana Holiday Resort	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View
J Residence	7.6 Good 99 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

A mountainous landscape with a red bridge and lush greenery.

Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A memorial plaque with a British flag and text dedicated to the 641 British servicemen who died in the Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp and at Ranau 1943-1945.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A tree trunk with a large, red, spiky fungus growing from it.

Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

D'La Sri Cottage - Asia Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Pampines Villa and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park.

How many hotels are there near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mt Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt Kinabalu?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mt Kinabalu, click here.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. Spend some time checking out Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, which is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu, or make a stop by Kundasang War Memorial, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

2. Mile 36 Lodge

3. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

4. Ayana Holiday Resort

5. J Residence

6. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

7. Wind Valley Farmstay

8. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

9. Ceaser's Place

10. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

11. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

12. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

13. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

14. Crystal Hill R

15. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

16. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

17. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

18. Lodge 37

19. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

20. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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