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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
800+ people booked
39,687
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
400m from downtown
60,369
Based on rates from 5 Sep
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
1K+ people booked
41,956
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
900+ people booked
48,089
Based on rates from 29 Aug
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
600+ people booked
41,997
Based on rates from 26 Sep
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
200+ people booked
36,015
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
3.5/5
Good
194 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
2K+ people booked
66,268
Based on rates from 26 Sep
1/5
3.1/5
Good
17 reviews
1.0km from downtown
200+ people booked
23,199
Based on rates from 1 Sep
1/5
2.9km from downtown
73,281
Based on rates from 16 Sep
1/5
1.1km from downtown
63,628
Based on rates from 29 Aug
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
200+ people booked
25,151
Based on rates from 31 Aug
1/5
3.4/5
Good
23 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Business center
300+ people booked
57,096
Based on rates from 29 Aug

Top rated hotels in Tawau

1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
39,687
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
41,997
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
36,015
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
25,151
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
41,956
1/5
3.5/5
Good
194 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
66,268
1/5
3.4/5
Good
23 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Business center
57,096
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
48,089
1/5
3.1/5
Good
17 reviews
1.0km from downtown
23,199
1/5
2.9km from downtown
73,281
1/5
1.1km from downtown
63,628
1/5
400m from downtown
60,369

Tawau at a glance

When are Tawau hotels cheapest?

Time your stay for lower nightly rates

Typical range Typical rate
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
Avg $39 Cheapest $24 Priciest $66
Jul Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Nightly rates are typically lowest in November at around USD 24 per night, roughly 64% below the priciest month of June (around USD 66), so avoid June if you want the cheapest stays. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How much do Tawau hotels cost per night?

Typical nightly rate

$40
$30
$20
$10
$0
$39
Economy
$36
Standard

Economy hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort with a typical nightly rate around USD 39; prices jump most noticeably from economy to standard by about USD 3, with top-tier rooms roughly 0.9× the cost of 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

0 daysLast-minute
3 daysTypical
6 daysEarly

Travellers from the Philippines typically book about 3 days ahead, which suggests reasonable flexibility rather than urgency for stays in pricier months like June named above. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Tawau hotels

Quick snapshot of staying in Tawau

Staying in Tawau shows a narrow price spread between the most affordable and the most premium options — roughly a one-to-one scale — so upgrading doesn’t usually multiply your nightly bill. The best balance for value-conscious travellers tends to be in the economy tier, which generally gives the most cost-effective stays.

How the hotel classes compare and whom they suit

Economy sits at the low end and represents the best value for money for travellers prioritising budget over frills. Standard is the next step up and is the only meaningful jump in price to watch for when deciding to spend a bit more. Premium and luxury classes are not represented in the local rate breakdown, so most travellers choose between economy and standard depending on how much extra they want to pay for added comfort. The biggest decision point is moving from economy to standard — that is where most of the price difference occurs and where you decide if the extra spend is worth it.

When travellers from the Philippines tend to book

For travellers from the Philippines, rooms in Tawau are often booked only a few days ahead — plans can stay fairly flexible since typical bookings lock in about three days before arrival and many travellers book within a week. November is typically the cheapest month for nightly rates, while June is the priciest; a budget-led trip is therefore best planned for November when rates are substantially lower than in June.

FAQs about Tawau hotels

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