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1/5

Salaam Suites Hotel

Just renovated
4.5/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
Hospitable service
100+ people booked
RM87.21
Based on rates from 23 Nov
1/5
4.2/5
Great
154 reviews
1.0km from downtown
2K+ people booked
RM87.34
Based on rates from 3 Nov
1/5
3.4/5
Good
7 reviews
300m from downtown
100+ people booked
RM95.96
Based on rates from 29 Oct
1/5
3.5/5
Good
18 reviews
1.0km from downtown
200+ people booked
RM53.36
Based on rates from 9 Nov
1/5
2.1/5
Below average
7 reviews
1.0km from downtown
100+ people booked
RM75.81
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
3.3/5
Good
5 reviews
1.1km from downtown
RM59.74
Based on rates from 14 Nov
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
371 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
5K+ people booked
RM208.16
Based on rates from 9 Nov
1/5
4.1/5
Great
26 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
300+ people booked
RM186.25
Based on rates from 29 Oct
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
80 reviews
500m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
1K+ people booked
RM210.37
Based on rates from 31 Oct
1/5
3.7/5
Good
173 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
2K+ people booked
RM142.09
Based on rates from 15 Nov
1/5
3.1/5
Good
19 reviews
700m from downtown
200+ people booked
RM58.92
Based on rates from 8 Nov
1/5
3.8/5
Good
298 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
4K+ people booked
RM201.01
Based on rates from 7 Nov

Top rated hotels in Kota Bharu

1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
80 reviews
500m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM210.37
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
371 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM208.16
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
18 reviews
1.2km from downtown
RM220.84
1/5

Salaam Suites Hotel

Just renovated
4.5/5
Fantastic
12 reviews
800m from downtown
Fitness
Hospitable service
RM87.21
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
4 reviews
2.3km from downtown
RM81.53
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
606 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM276.73
1/5
4.4/5
Great
3 reviews
RM372.00
1/5
4.3/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
RM145.69
1/5
4.3/5
Great
107 reviews
300m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM179.70
1/5
4.2/5
Great
154 reviews
1.0km from downtown
RM87.34
1/5
4.1/5
Great
26 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
RM186.25
1/5
4.0/5
Great
21 reviews
300m from downtown
RM128.02

Luxury hotels in Kota Bharu

1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
371 reviews
1.9km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM208.16
1/5
4.1/5
Great
26 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
RM186.25
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
606 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM276.73
1/5
3.7/5
Good
173 reviews
300m from Mydin Tunjong Hypermarket
Fitness
Business center
RM142.09
1/5
3.7/5
Good
8 reviews
700m from downtown
RM235.88
1/5
Fitness
RM333.53
1/5
3.8/5
Good
298 reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Business center
RM201.01
1/5
1.2km from downtown
RM560.54
1/5
Fitness
RM278.94
1/4
RM113.83
1/5
Fitness
RM227.22
1/5
2.3km from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
RM300.16

Reviews of Kota Bharu hotels

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!
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!
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.
Daattuul *****
2026-09-13 16:33:19
Fantastic 5.0
service: 10/10 cleanliness:10/10 hotel location: 10/10 transport access: 10/10

Kota Bharu at a glance

When are Kota Bharu hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
RM300
RM250
RM200
RM150
RM100
RM50
Avg RM106 Priciest RM207 Cheapest RM77
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Travelling to Kota Bharu is typically cheapest in April, with rates typically around MYR 77 per night — roughly 63% below September, which is the priciest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Kota Bharu hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

RM300
RM200
RM100
RM0
RM65
Budget
RM81
Standard
RM243
Premium

For a good balance of price and comfort in Kota Bharu choose Standard rooms, typically around MYR 81 per night; prices jump sharply from Standard to Premium by MYR 162, making top-tier rooms about 3.8 times the entry-level cost. 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
3 daysTypical
9 daysEarly

Travellers from Malaysia typically book about 3 days ahead, a short window that suggests flexibility rather than urgency for visits in pricier months such as September. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Kota Bharu hotels

Compare hotel classes and prices

Across classes the gap between the most affordable and the most premium is about 3.8 times, with the Standard tier typically around MYR 81 representing the best balance between cost and comfort according to Klook booking data. The biggest step up is from Standard to Premium, a jump of MYR 162, which is the key decision point for upgrading your stay.

Hotel Class Typical Nightly Rate
Budget MYR 65
Standard MYR 81
Premium MYR 243

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 Malaysia book

Klook booking data shows the lowest typical rate is in April, typically around MYR 77, while the highest typical rate is in September, typically around MYR 207 — April suits budget-led trips. Most travellers lock a room about three days ahead, so plans can stay flexible; the earliest planners book about nine days ahead, and booking earlier can help in the priciest months. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.

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