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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.1/5
Great
18 reviews
1.6km from downtown | Close to the beach
200+ people booked
RM602.63
Based on rates from 17 Sep
1/5
100m from Homestay Mainah Mantanani
RM1,180.70
Based on rates from 16 Sep
1/5
4.4/5
Great
3 reviews
700m from downtown
Hospitable service
RM85.40
Based on rates from 5 Oct
1/5
1.4km from Mari Mari Mantanani Jetty
RM321.06
Based on rates from 30 Sep
1/5
4.0/5
Great
6 reviews
400m from Cabana Jetty Nanamun
Hospitable service
RM187.70
Based on rates from 13 Sep
1/5
400m from downtown
RM142.68
Based on rates from 7 Oct
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
Close to the beach
RM311.00
Based on rates from 7 Oct
200m from Ded'sa'an Beach Village
RM231.42
Based on rates from 1 Oct

Top rated hotels in Kota Belud

1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
Close to the beach
RM311.00
1/5
4.4/5
Great
3 reviews
700m from downtown
Hospitable service
RM85.40
1/5
4.1/5
Great
18 reviews
1.6km from downtown | Close to the beach
RM602.63
1/5
4.0/5
Great
6 reviews
400m from Cabana Jetty Nanamun
Hospitable service
RM187.70
1/5
100m from Homestay Mainah Mantanani
RM1,180.70
1/5
400m from downtown
RM142.68
1/5
1.4km from Mari Mari Mantanani Jetty
RM321.06
200m from Ded'sa'an Beach Village
RM231.42

Kota Belud at a glance

When are Kota Belud hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$300
$200
$100
$0
Avg $174 Priciest $232 Cheapest $45
Jul Aug Oct Jan Feb Mar May Jun

Kota Belud’s cheapest month is October, when median nightly rates were around USD 45 — roughly 81% below the priciest month in July, which averaged about USD 232. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Kota Belud hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
$45
Economy
$192
Standard

Economy rooms offer the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 45 per night; the biggest jump is from economy to standard (an increase of USD 147), leaving top-tier rates about 4.3 times higher than the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

6 daysLast-minute
12 daysTypical
18 daysEarly

Travellers from Australia usually book about 12 days ahead, which suggests moderate planning and enough flexibility to avoid July’s peak pricing mentioned above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Kota Belud hotels

Getting a feel for staying in Kota Belud

Kota Belud offers a noticeable price spread between basic and higher-tier rooms — roughly a fourfold difference from the most affordable to the more premium options — so your choice meaningfully affects budget. Economy properties represent the best balance for value-conscious travellers, while moving up to the next tier raises costs significantly but brings a step up in comfort and polish.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy rooms sit well below the rest and are the clear best-value option for travellers focused on keeping costs low. The biggest jump in price comes when you step from economy into standard accommodation, making that the key decision point for travellers weighing extra comfort against cost. Standard rooms sit noticeably above economy and suit those prepared to pay more for added space or amenities. Premium and luxury tiers are not represented in the city’s typical mix, so most choices cluster around the economy-to-standard range.

When travellers from Australia tend to book

Rates are lowest in October and reach their highest in July, so October is the period best suited to a budget-led trip. Travellers from Australia typically book around 12 days ahead, and this lead time increases if you plan to travel in the priciest month.

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