Kota Bharu Hotels: Top-Rated & Best Hotels in Kota Bharu

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

The cheapest month for hotels in Kota Bharu is April. This comes from recent Klook booking data showing April as the lowest-priced month compared with others.

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

September is the most expensive month for hotels in Kota Bharu. Klook booking data shows September as the priciest month when comparing typical nightly rates.

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

In recent Klook booking data, typical nightly rates in Kota Bharu averaged around USD 26. That median reflects a city-wide view across economy, standard and premium classes, so individual hotel prices may be lower or higher.

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

Economy, standard and premium hotels rise in price and offer progressively higher typical rates, with the biggest jump between standard and premium. Klook data shows the standard tier as the best value at around USD 20 per night in recent bookings.

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

Book a few days in advance rather than last minute—typical bookings on Klook were made about 1 day ahead, with early bookers around 4 days. This suggests short lead times are common but booking a few days ahead gives 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

€39.54

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

HK$600

HK$500

HK$400

HK$300

HK$200

HK$100

Avg HK$203 Priciest HK$398 Cheapest HK$148

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

April is the most affordable month, with typical nights around HKD 148 — roughly 63% below September, which is the priciest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

HK$600

HK$400

HK$200

HK$0

HK$125

Budget

HK$156

Standard

HK$468

Premium

Standard offers the best balance of price and comfort at typically around HKD 156 per night; prices jump sharply from Standard to Premium by HKD 312, and the top tier runs about 3.8 times the bottom. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

0 daysLast-minute

1 daysTypical

4 daysEarly

Travellers from Hong Kong usually book about 1 day ahead, a short lead time that suggests flexibility rather than urgency for travel during the priciest months named in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Hotel class comparison and price gaps

Across hotel classes in Kota Bharu, typical nightly rates span roughly 3.8 times from the most affordable to the most premium tier, according to Klook booking data. The best balance for most travellers sits with Standard, typically around HKD 156 per night. The biggest jump to watch is moving from Standard to Premium, a step of roughly HKD 312, and that’s the decision point worth flagging.

Hotel Class	Typical Nightly Rate
Budget	HKD 125
Standard	HKD 156
Premium	HKD 468

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 Hong Kong book

Klook booking data shows the lowest typical rate is in April, typically around HKD 148 per night, while the highest typical rate is in September, typically around HKD 398 per night — April suits a budget-led trip. Most travellers lock in rooms very close to travel: bookings are typically made about 1 day ahead, and the earliest planners about 4 days ahead, so plans can stay flexible; in the priciest months it helps to book earlier. Based on Klook booking data.

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FAQs about Kota Bharu hotels

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

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

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

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

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

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