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Kota Kinabalu Malaysia Hotels & Motels

Find accommodations in Kota Kinabalu with the hotel list provided below. Search for cheap and discounted hotel and motel rates in or near Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for your personal leisure or group travel. Discover the best Kota Kinabalu hotel and motel rooms. Browse the Kota Kinabalu area hotels to find the perfect lodging! Please use the provided map of the Kota Kinabalu hotels.

The Kota Kinabalu center is around the area of City Centre Kota Kinabalu and 3 miles north of Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport.

Kota Kinabalu Hotels/Accommodations

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Sabah 89208 MY ~13.53 miles north of Kota Kinabalu
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Jalan Aru Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88100 MY
  • Luxury 5-star Resort hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - midnight
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88991 MY
  • Luxury 5 star property
  • 17 suites in property
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Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Luxurious 5-star property
  • 14 floors in hotel
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Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel Lot G 23A Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Luxurious 5-star property
  • Fitness + Health Center
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Hilton Kota Kinabalu Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Luxurious Five Star hotel
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See policy
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The Magellan Sutera Resort 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88100 MY
  • Luxurious 5 Star Resort hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
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Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 MY
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  • Gym is available on property
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The Pacific Sutera Hotel 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88100 MY
  • Luxury Five Star Resort hotel
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Gayana Marine Resort Malohom Bay Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah 88300 MY ~3.08 miles north of Kota Kinabalu
  • Luxurious Five Star Resort property
  • 52 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Polish Bay Gaya Island, Gaya Island, Sabah 88300 MY ~5.16 miles northwest of Kota Kinabalu
  • Luxury 5 star Resort property
  • 48 sleeping rooms in hotel
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Grandis Hotel Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Four-star hotel
  • Hotel has 188 rooms
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Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre 41 Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
  • High end property
  • 226 rooms in hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG No. 1 Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
  • Expensive hotel
  • 10 floors in hotel
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Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88993 MY
  • Expensive hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - midnight
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Gaya Island Resort Malohom Bay Pulau Gaya, Gaya Island, 12 88000 MY ~3.51 miles north of Kota Kinabalu
  • Luxury 5 star Resort hotel
  • 121 rooms in hotel
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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu No 4 Lorong Api Api 3, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • High end hotel
  • Hotel has 12 floors
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Borneo Beach Villa & Suite Precinct Dillenia, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88993 MY
  • Four star hotel
  • 5 floors in property
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Horizon Hotel Jalan Pantai Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88999 MY
  • Four star property
  • Free breakfast
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The LUMA Hotel - a Member of Design Hotels Lot 2 5 Block A, Sutera Avenue,, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88100 MY
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  • Check-in: 3:00 PM - anytime
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Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu One Place Mall Lorong Putat 3, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88200 MY
  • Four star property
  • 320 sleeping rooms in hotel
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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu No. 1 Jalan Tangki, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88100 MY
  • High-end property
  • 150 sleeping rooms in hotel
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A Residence - a Member of The Luxury Stay Group Lot 28 2nd Floor, Block D, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
  • Affordable property
  • Check-in time: 2:00 PM - anytime
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre 75 Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88819 MY
  • 3 star property
  • 120 rooms in hotel
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The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud KM 10 Jalan Kuala Abai, Kota Belud, Sabah 89150 MY ~34.78 miles northeast of Kota Kinabalu
  • 3 star Resort hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Ming Garden Hotel and Residences Lorong Ming Garden Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • High-end property
  • Hotel has 6 suites
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The Klagan Hotel Unit 25 28 Ground Floor, Block D, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Midscale hotel
  • 296 rooms in hotel
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Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Midscale property
  • 14 floors in property
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Hotel 7 Suria Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • 3-star property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM - anytime
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Sabah Oriental Hotel Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Mid-scale property
  • 196 rooms in hotel
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Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa KM26 Jalan Papar, Kampung Beringgis, Papar, 12 89600 MY ~13.76 miles south of Kota Kinabalu
  • High-end property
  • Shuttle to airport available
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Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel No 1 Jalan Taipan 28 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88450 MY
  • Three Star property
  • Hotel has 12 floors
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Gaya Centre Hotel Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88843 MY
  • Three Star property
  • Access to gym on-site
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Langkah Syabas Beach Resort Jalan Papar Baru Kampung Laut Kinarut, Kinarut, Sabah 88858 MY ~10.53 miles south of Kota Kinabalu
  • Affordable hotel
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Hotel Sixty3 63 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • Three Star property
  • 100 rooms in hotel
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The Jesselton Hotel 69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • 3 star hotel
  • 42 rooms in property
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OYO 90980 Rainbow Island Sepanggar Kota Kinabalu, Sepanggar Island, 12 88000 MY ~6.04 miles north of Kota Kinabalu
  • Inexpensive hotel
  • Check-in time: 2:00 PM - midnight
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Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu 5 Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • 3 star property
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The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence Block B 3rd Floor, Lorong Riverson, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88800 MY
  • Midscale property
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Chaya Hotel No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88100 MY
  • Affordable property
  • 66 rooms in property
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Regis by Ritz Imago Mall Loft B Loft B Lobby Level 3 B 3-3,, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
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K Hotel Lot 3 Block A, Lorong Plaza 333 1, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 89500 MY
  • Affordable property
  • 41 rooms in hotel
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CJ Residence #4 2nd Floor, Block J, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
  • 3 star property
  • 6 rooms in hotel
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The Aru Hotel Aru Suites by Ayuhouz Aru Suites Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88100 MY
  • 4-star property
  • Gym is available on property
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Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu N0.1 Jalan Singgah Mata1,Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • 3-star property
  • 180 rooms in property
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AC Residence - a Member of The Luxury Stay Group 2nd Floor Lot 78, Block I, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
  • 3-star hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
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Hotel Gaia 95 Lot 95 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88300 MY
  • 3 star hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM - midnight
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Hotel N°5 Hotel No.1, Kota Kinabalu, 89500 MY
  • 3 star property
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Ritz Residence at Imago Mall Loft B Level 7 The Loft B, Imago Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, 12 88000 MY
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Oceania Hotel Lot 60 64 Lorong Ikan Juara 5, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88000 MY
  • 3-star hotel
  • Check in time: 2:00 PM
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Fishing and Travellers Destination

Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Even though the city was once called Jesselton, today it is also known as KK not only in Malaysia, but around the whole world. Kota Kinabalu is a famous fishing and tourist destination that attracts thousands of visitors every year. If you are willing to see all the beauties of Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, then go along and read some interesting information that we have prepared for you. As you probably won't be able to see all the famous places on one day and you will need a good night's rest, we are also giving you a short list of Kota Kinabalu hotels. There are dozens of hotels in Kota Kinabalu, you just need to choose which one of them will definitely suit your needs. We will offer you some really great and budget places as well as some luxury hotels that should definitely come into one's notice. 

Stay on The Budget in Kota Kinabalu

To begin with, let's start with some budget accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. These cheap hotels are widely known for their good quality and surroundings: Hotel Sri Iskandar, Imperial Boutec Hotel, Tune Hotel, 1 City Hotel or Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu. What is more, you can always ask for a discount in these cheap hotels. 

The Best Places to Stay in Kota Kinabalu

Nonetheless, some of you might want to spend their holiday in some luxury Kota Kinabalu hotels. If you are one of them, then go ahead and read more about these great accommodations: Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Sutera Harbour Resort or Grand Borneo Hotel. These hotels in Kota Kinabalu have clients during the whole year; furthermore, these clients have left really great comments on their websites. So if you are going to spend some extra money on your vacations go ahead and check out these hotels and the reviews that their previous guests have left.

Beauty for Each of You

But what if you don't want to spend your whole day on a sunny beach? Then we also have something for you. Begin your journey in Kota Kinabalu by visiting the Shangri-La's Orangutan Care Project, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Sapi Island or Mamutik Island. But if you really want to feel the spirit of the city, go and check out the Gaya Street Sunday Market or even the existing Night Market. You will not only be able to find some exceptional souvenirs for your friends, but also buy some local delicacies that will definitely brighten up your sunny day in the beach or near the swimming pool.

FAQs about hotels in Kota Kinabalu

What are the top reviewed hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

AC Residence - a Member of The Luxury Stay Group, Ritz Residence at Imago Mall Loft B and A Residence - a Member of The Luxury Stay Group are the best rated hotels based on customer reviews in the last 365 days.

What are the 4-5 star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu and Hyatt Regency Kinabalu are the top 3 luxury hotels near Kota Kinabalu city center.

What hotels are closest to the city center of Kota Kinabalu?

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Oriental Hotel, and Oceania Hotel are the properties closest to Kota Kinabalu city center.

What are the most popular independent hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

Qi Hotel and Club, Lodge 37T and Strawberry Garden Hotel are the best rated independent hotels (not part of a big brand).

What are the best Marriott hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

Ritz Residence at Imago Mall Loft B, Regis by Ritz Imago Mall Loft B and Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel are the best rated Marriott/Starwood branded hotels (based on customer reviews score).

What are the most popular Choice Hotels branded hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

Hotel Kaya, South China Sea Place by Kinabina Homestay and Dolphin Bay Island Resort ¿¿¿ are the best rated Choice Hotels branded hotels (based on HotelPlanner reviews score).

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