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Q: When is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Kota Bharu?

The cheapest month for hotels in Kota Bharu is April. In recent Klook booking data, median nightly rates were lowest in April (around USD 19), so you may find generally lower prices then.

Q: Which months are the most expensive for hotels in Kota Bharu?

September is the most expensive month for hotels in Kota Bharu. Recent Klook booking data shows median nightly rates peaking in September (around USD 51), which is roughly 63% higher than the cheapest month.

Q: How much does a hotel in Kota Bharu cost per night?

In recent Klook booking data, median nightly rates across hotel classes averaged about USD 26. Typical median rates by class were roughly USD 16 for economy, USD 20 for standard, and USD 60 for premium.

Q: What is the difference between the hotel classes in Kota Bharu, and which is the best value?

Economy, standard and premium classes generally reflect increasing comfort and price, with median nightly rates around USD 16, USD 20 and USD 60 respectively; the biggest jump is from standard to premium. The standard tier is identified as the best value in recent Klook booking data, offering the most balanced price-to-comfort point.

Q: How far ahead should I book a hotel in Kota Bharu?

For most travellers, booking a few days to a week ahead is typical, with Klook data suggesting a median booking lead time of about 1 day and an ‘early’ booking window around 4 days. This means you can often book close to travel, though booking a few days earlier may give more options.

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2 adults, 1 room

1/5

Salaam Suites Hotel

Just renovated

4.5/5

Fantastic

12 reviews

800m from downtown

Fitness

Hospitable service

100+ people booked

€19.17

Based on rates from 23 Nov

1/5

Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre Kelantan

4.2/5

Great

154 reviews

1.0km from downtown

2K+ people booked

€19.19

Based on rates from 3 Nov

1/5

Best Studio Guest House

3.4/5

Good

7 reviews

300m from downtown

100+ people booked

€21.09

Based on rates from 29 Oct

1/5

Hotel O Green Mango @ Sri Cemerlang

3.5/5

Good

18 reviews

1.0km from downtown

200+ people booked

€11.73

Based on rates from 9 Nov

1/5

Spot on 89796 d'Noor Budget Inn

2.1/5

Below average

7 reviews

1.0km from downtown

100+ people booked

€16.66

Based on rates from 28 Oct

Good

19 reviews

700m from downtown

200+ people booked

€12.95

Based on rates from 8 Nov

1/5

Grand Riverview Hotel

3.8/5

Good

298 reviews

4.6/5

Fantastic

18 reviews

1.2km from downtown

€48.54

1/5

Salaam Suites Hotel

Just renovated

4.5/5

Fantastic

12 reviews

800m from downtown

Fitness

Hospitable service

€19.17

1/5

Tanjong Inn

4.5/5

Fantastic

4 reviews

2.3km from downtown

€17.92

1/5

Perdana Kota Bharu

4.5/5

Fantastic

606 reviews

600m from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€60.82

1/5

Al Khatiri Hotel

4.4/5

Great

3 reviews

€81.76

1/5

AL-Aidid Homestay

4.3/5

Great

42 reviews

300m from downtown

€32.02

1/5

Crystal Lodge

4.3/5

Great

107 reviews

300m from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€39.49

1/5

Tune Hotels - Kota Bharu City Centre Kelantan

4.2/5

Great

154 reviews

1.0km from downtown

€19.19

1/5

H Elite Design Hotel

4.1/5

Great

26 reviews

300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket

Fitness

Business center

€40.93

1/5

CyberApartment Kota Bharu

4.0/5

Great

21 reviews

300m from downtown

€28.14

Luxury hotels in Kota Bharu

1/5

Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

4.8/5

Fantastic

371 reviews

1.9km from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€45.75

1/5

H Elite Design Hotel

4.1/5

Great

26 reviews

300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket

Fitness

Business center

€40.93

1/5

Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites

3.7/5

Good

173 reviews

300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket

Fitness

Business center

€31.23

1/5

Mizrai Troika Homestay with Fantastic City View!

500m from downtown

Fitness

€73.30

1/5

Grand Riverview Hotel

3.8/5

Good

298 reviews

600m from downtown

Fitness

Business center

€44.18

1/5

Canal Dusun Muda Homestay Kota Bharu

1.2km from downtown

€123.19

1/5

KiARA 3PAX 2BR KB townRIVERVIEW,Washer

500m from downtown

Fitness

€61.30

1/4

TUNJUNG GUEST HOUSE

€25.02

1/5

Troika Kota Bharu by The Stay Homestay 1.0

700m from downtown

Fitness

€49.94

1/5

CD Garden Cottage

2.3km from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

€65.97

1/5

Zulanie Home @ Troika Residence, Netflix Wifi

700m from downtown

Swimming pool

Fitness

€101.27

1/5

Zulanie Suite @ Troika Residence, Wifi & Netflix

700m from downtown

Fitness

€95.21

Klook User

2026-10-20 05:16:07

Fantastic 5.0

I like the hotel very much, it's decent. And it's affordable on Klook too! I really love it. However, the breakfast doesn't have that many menu options. The pulled milk tea is top-tier! Not too sweet and very rich!

Renai Hotel Kota Bahru (formerly known as The Grand Renai Hotel)

Klook User

2026-10-23 03:23:30

Fantastic 5.0

Incredible 5-star experience at H Elite Design Hotel! The location is perfect, the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the entire property is sparkling clean. The overall atmosphere and facilities are outstanding. Highly recommend and will definitely stay here again!

H Elite Design Hotel

j *

2026-05-22 09:54:10

Fantastic 5.0

The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very helpful throughout the stay. The location was also very convenient. Really enjoyed staying here. The service was good, check-in was smooth, and the hotel atmosphere was relaxing. Would definitely recommend to others.

ibis Styles Kota Bharu

Daattuul *****

2026-09-13 16:33:19

Fantastic 5.0

service: 10/10 cleanliness:10/10 hotel location: 10/10 transport access: 10/10

Perdana Kota Bharu

Typical range Typical rate

AUD100

AUD80

AUD60

AUD40

AUD20

Avg AUD39 Priciest AUD76 Cheapest AUD28

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

April is the most affordable month with typical rates around AUD 28 per night, roughly 63% below September, which is the priciest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

AUD100

AUD75

AUD50

AUD25

AUD0

AUD24

Budget

AUD30

Standard

AUD90

Premium

Standard offers the best balance of price and comfort at typically around AUD 30 per night; prices jump from Standard to Premium by 60, making the top tier about 3.8 times the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

0 daysLast-minute

1 daysTypical

4 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia typically book about 1 day ahead, which suggests high flexibility rather than urgency for stays in pricier months named in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Hotel class comparison and prices

Across Kota Bharu hotels the spread between the most affordable and the premium class is about 3.8 times, with the Standard class offering the best balance at typically around AUD 30 per night on Klook booking data. The biggest step up that tends to trigger a decision is moving from Standard to Premium, a jump of typically around AUD 60. Klook booking data shows these relative differences and where travellers often reassess their budget.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Budget	AUD 24
Standard	AUD 30
Premium	AUD 90

The typical nightly rate is the median paid on Klook for a night in that class; rates are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

When travellers from Australia book

Klook booking data shows the lowest typical rate is in April at typically around AUD 28, while the priciest month is September at typically around AUD 76; April suits a budget-led trip. Most travellers lock a room about 1 day ahead, and the earliest planners tend to book around 4 days ahead, so rooms are usually available at short notice but prices in September are higher and booking earlier there can help. Based on Klook booking data.

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