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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
Hospitable service
100+ people booked
2,397.83
Based on rates from 24 Sep
1/5
4.2/5
Great
154 reviews
1.0km from downtown
2K+ people booked
1,828.85
Based on rates from 8 Sep
1/5
3.4/5
Good
7 reviews
300m from downtown
100+ people booked
1,988.58
Based on rates from 8 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
18 reviews
1.0km from downtown
200+ people booked
1,281.62
Based on rates from 14 Sep
1/5
3.3/5
Good
5 reviews
1.1km from downtown
1,340.22
Based on rates from 9 Sep
1/5
3.4/5
Good
10 reviews
1.9km from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
100+ people booked
4,344.83
Based on rates from 24 Sep
1/5
4.1/5
Great
25 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
300+ people booked
4,317.42
Based on rates from 22 Sep
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
80 reviews
500m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
1K+ people booked
5,127.41
Based on rates from 25 Sep
1/5
3.7/5
Good
173 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
2K+ people booked
3,871.31
Based on rates from 29 Sep
1/5
4.0/5
Great
65 reviews
900+ people booked
1,614.31
Based on rates from 1 Oct
1/5
3.8/5
Good
298 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
4K+ people booked
3,879.82
Based on rates from 8 Sep
1/5
3.1/5
Good
19 reviews
700m from downtown
200+ people booked
3,598.17
Based on rates from 8 Sep

Top rated hotels in Kota Bharu

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
80 reviews
500m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
5,127.41
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
369 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
4,866.55
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
Hospitable service
2,397.83
1/5
4.4/5
Great
605 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
6,712.42
1/5
4.3/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
2,992.33
1/5
4.3/5
Great
107 reviews
300m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
3,944.09
1/5
4.2/5
Great
154 reviews
1.0km from downtown
1,828.85
1/5
4.1/5
Great
25 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
4,317.42
1/5
4.0/5
Great
65 reviews
1,614.31
1/5
4.0/5
Great
21 reviews
300m from downtown
2,948.85
1/5
3.8/5
Good
298 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
3,879.82
1/5
3.7/5
Good
173 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
3,871.31

Luxury hotels in Kota Bharu

1/5
4.1/5
Great
25 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
4,317.42
1/5
3.7/5
Good
173 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
3,871.31
1/5
3.8/5
Good
298 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
3,879.82
1/5
3.7/5
Good
8 reviews
700m from downtown
4,456.36
1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
369 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
4,866.55
1/5
4.4/5
Great
605 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
6,712.42

Reviews of Kota Bharu hotels

Nicholas ****
2026-05-01 09:33:06
Fantastic 5.0
one of the best hotel to stay in Kota Bharu, spacious, clean and comfortable. Located in central.Kota Bharu city center.
Klook User
2026-02-26 04:36:46
Great 4.0
Hotel location: near KB Mall and eateries Transportation access: near the bus route Service: staff are very friendly and helpful
MuhammadAimanHakim ***********
2026-02-11 04:07:28
Fantastic 5.0
New hotel, has a gym, pool... breakfast food is tasty but if you come down late, like after 9:30, a lot of it is already gone.
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.
Klook User
2026-06-15 09:25:24
Great 4.0
The location is strategic, right next to Mydin Mall. However, you need to clarify where the office is, as the pinned location is different from the actual office. Also, in my room (774), the sink faucet had no water, and the shower pipe was broken. This needs to be fixed for the next guest. Overall, the customer service was excellent.

Kota Bharu at a glance

When are Kota Bharu hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$80
$60
$40
$20
$0
Avg $26 Priciest $51 Cheapest $19
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Kota Bharu hotels are typically cheapest in April at around USD 19 per night, roughly 63% below the priciest month in September (around USD 51), so avoid September if you want lower rates. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Kota Bharu hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$60
$40
$20
$0
$16
Economy
$20
Standard
$60
Premium

Standard hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at about USD 20 per night; prices then jump sharply from standard to premium by USD 40, with the most expensive tier roughly 3.8 times the cheapest. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

0 daysLast-minute
1 daysTypical
4 daysEarly

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

More about Kota Bharu hotels

What staying in Kota Bharu feels like

Stays in Kota Bharu span a modest range: the top nightly rates are roughly 3.8 times higher than the most affordable options, so you can move from basic to noticeably more comfortable without leaping to luxury pricing. The best balance for most travellers sits in the standard tier, which offers the strongest value for money.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy rooms are the entry point and sit well below the other tiers, a sensible choice for travellers prioritising price above frills. Standard sits above economy and is the best-value tier—it represents the mainstream choice and is where most travellers find their needs met. The biggest price step is from standard up to premium, so upgrading here is the main decision point: premium gives a clear jump in comfort and service for those prepared to pay more. Luxury options are not represented in the local data, so travellers seeking the very top end should expect a significant step beyond premium where available.

When travellers from Hong Kong typically book

Room rates are usually cheapest in 4月 and most expensive in 9月, so budget-led trips fit best around 4月 when rates are noticeably lower than in the priciest month. Typical bookings are made with only short notice—about a day ahead—though some travellers book a few days earlier; if you plan to travel in 9月, consider booking earlier within that short lead time to secure preferred rooms.

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