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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
2.5km from downtown | Close to the beach
Well-equipped facilities
15K+ people booked
Rs.30,479.72
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
190 reviews
1.3km from Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park | Close to the beach
Fitness
2K+ people booked
Rs.94,254.41
Based on rates from 9 Nov
1/5
3.5/5
Good
15 reviews
300m from downtown
Swimming pool
200+ people booked
Rs.54,947.16
Based on rates from 24 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
5 reviews
600m from downtown
Rs.21,177.45
Based on rates from 29 Oct
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
2.1km from downtown | Close to the beach
15K+ people booked
Rs.48,768.88
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
3.8/5
Good
68 reviews
1.7km from downtown
Fitness
1K+ people booked
Rs.9,637.58
Based on rates from 2 Nov
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
212 reviews
100m from downtown
Fitness
Clean and tidy
3K+ people booked
Rs.28,179.05
Based on rates from 10 Nov
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
6 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.6,951.81
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
3.1/5
Good
13 reviews
300m from downtown
100+ people booked
Rs.5,620.54
Based on rates from 3 Nov
1/5
3.0/5
Good
12 reviews
300m from downtown
100+ people booked
Rs.15,039.01
Based on rates from 8 Nov
1/5
4.4/5
Great
14 reviews
100m from Inanam Mall
Fitness
Well-equipped facilities
200+ people booked
Rs.11,998.01
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
3.3/5
Good
3 reviews
1.8km from downtown
Business center
Rs.7,336.91
Based on rates from 4 Nov

Top rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu

1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
2 reviews
2.5km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.9,667.46
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
700m from downtown
Fitness
Rs.26,585.51
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
700m from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.25,994.58
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
21 reviews
1.7km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.11,895.09
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
2.1km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.10,633.54
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
300m from downtown
Swimming pool
Rs.14,657.22
1/5

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Just renovated
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
300m from downtown
Fitness
Clean and tidy
Rs.35,847.95
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
3 reviews
500m from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.14,667.18
1/5
5.0/5
Fantastic
1 reviews
1.5km from downtown
Fitness
Rs.28,404.80
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
169 reviews
1.8km from downtown
Clean and tidy
Rs.25,357.16
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
15 reviews
1.6km from downtown
Hospitable service
Clean and tidy
Rs.13,654.62
1/5
4.9/5
Fantastic
7 reviews
100m from downtown
Hospitable service
Well-equipped facilities
Rs.12,134.12

Luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu

1/5
4.7/5
Fantastic
593 reviews
800m from downtown,Api-Api Center
Fitness
Business center
Rs.17,787.86
1/5
4.0/5
Great
359 reviews
4.4km from Rasa Ria Reserve | Close to the beach
Rs.16,144.52
1/5
4.0/5
Great
224 reviews
1.9km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Rs.8,555.30
1/5
4.1/5
Great
319 reviews
1.2km from downtown
Business center
Rs.10,421.07
1/5
4.1/5
Great
442 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Fitness
Business center
Rs.10,294.91
1/5
3.9/5
Good
337 reviews
100m from 1Borneo Hypermall trafic light (bustop)
Business center
Rs.13,804.02
1/5
4.2/5
Great
514 reviews
1.8km from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Rs.70,726.49
1/5
4.5/5
Fantastic
16 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Rs.17,455.87
1/5
3.9/5
Good
792 reviews
1.7km from Karambunai Peninsula | Close to the beach
Rs.26,947.38
1/5
4.6/5
Fantastic
212 reviews
100m from downtown
Fitness
Clean and tidy
Rs.28,179.05
1/5
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.6/5
Fantastic
40 reviews
1.8km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport
Fitness
Rs.14,929.45
1/5
4.8/5
Fantastic
1K+ reviews
600m from downtown
Fitness
Rs.24,557.07

Reviews of Kota Kinabalu hotels

Anisha *****
2026-06-10 06:47:23
Fantastic 5.0
Had a great stay at The Pacific Sutera Hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The facilities were excellent, especially the swimming pool. Breakfast was delicious with many choices. The location is also convenient and close to many attractions. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Highly recommended, and I would love to stay here again!
Chong *************
2026-06-18 13:07:23
Great 4.0
shangrila is a very good hotel and good service too but due to renovate my room from pool view to construction view. the reception staff told me i will get some refund of my money. Please make sure u pay me back.
MuhammadAimanHakim ***********
2026-05-15 12:18:45
Fantastic 5.0
Breakfast: Delicious, but more variety would be great. Service: Excellent. Hotel location: Very close to the city, easy to get a Grab. Cleanliness: Clean.
Klook User
2026-06-08 07:59:52
Great 4.0
Frotndesk at magellan is great. I like the girl manage my check-in and check out. Swimming pool have 3 inclue the olympic size pool (magellan and marina golf), gym have jacuzzi and sauna, kiddies playground (marina golf) my husband and my two girls love it. The staff is great and very well manage me,my husband and our two girls needs. Not enough time to explore pan pacific hotel but in future plan. Sorry to say this, the receptionist at 5 sails restaurant i am very dissappointed during our breakfast. Not well manage in house guest instead i have to do all the work for the receptionist for what i have paid. I did not bring along my veluable belonging around the resort because i want to relax and stress free. Just keep it inside safety box. I have to go up and down (room <> 5 sails) a few time just to fullfilled the receptionist needs. Without the receptionist saying sorry and think of solution instead guest service staff to apologize on behalf of the receptionist. I don't like it.
Hui ********
2026-06-16 04:25:10
Fantastic 5.0
Had an amazing stay at the hotel, it’s situated near many malls which is a major plus points if you’re into shopping before flying back home. There’s also night markets near by if you’re into thrifting and simply want to dive into the local vibe! I love scenery views and Hyatt delivered as you can see in the photos, hotel is clean and has lots of amenities provided. Would really recommend Hyatt!
SK ******
2026-07-02 07:39:47
Fantastic 5.0
Great location! hotel was clean and tidy. Spacious bathroom n toilet with enough toiletries. Huge king size bed.
Pengguna Klook
2026-07-13 04:14:48
Fantastic 5.0
Hotel location: very strategic Service: very good Transportation access: very easy Cleanliness: very clean Breakfast: very delicious
Zuhry ***
2026-10-02 05:08:41
Great 4.0
A standard hotel, good location in the middle of the town, easier to go anywhere, breakfast quite basic, overall good
bulan *******
2026-07-18 13:09:06
Fantastic 5.0
Favourite escape! Spacious room.. easy access! Friendly staff!

Kota Kinabalu at a glance

When are Kota Kinabalu hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
RM1,250
RM1,000
RM750
RM500
RM250
RM0
Avg RM249 Cheapest RM89 Priciest RM872
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

December is the most affordable month, with typical nights around MYR 89 — roughly 90% below February, which is the priciest month. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Kota Kinabalu hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

RM800
RM600
RM400
RM200
RM0
RM130
Budget
RM93
Standard
RM178
Premium
RM620
Luxury

Premium offers the best balance of price and comfort at typically around MYR 178 per night; prices jump sharply from Premium to Luxury by about MYR 442, with top-tier rates roughly 4.8 times 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

1 daysLast-minute
5 daysTypical
22 daysEarly

Travellers from Malaysia typically book about 5 days ahead, implying reasonable flexibility for travel in the priciest months noted in the price card. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Kota Kinabalu hotels

Hotel class comparison and prices

Across hotel tiers in Kota Kinabalu the top-to-bottom spread is roughly 4.8 times, and the best balance sits in the Premium tier at around MYR 178 as shown by Klook booking data. The largest single step is from Premium to Luxury — a jump of roughly MYR 442 — and that price leap is the decision point worth flagging as you upgrade.

Hotel Class Typical Nightly Rate
Budget MYR 130
Standard MYR 93
Premium MYR 178
Luxury MYR 620

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 December at around MYR 89, while the highest typical rate is in February at around MYR 872, so December suits a budget-led trip and February is when rates are highest. Most travellers secure rooms roughly 5 days ahead, and the earliest planners book about 22 days ahead; rooms here are usually available at short notice, so plans can stay flexible, though booking earlier pays in the priciest months. Based on Klook booking data.

FAQs about Kota Kinabalu hotels

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