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2 adults, 1 room

1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
800+ people booked
AUD40.11
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
400m from downtown
AUD61.02
Based on rates from 5 Sep
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
1K+ people booked
AUD42.41
Based on rates from 10 Sep
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
900+ people booked
AUD48.60
Based on rates from 29 Aug
1/5
3.5/5
Good
194 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
2K+ people booked
AUD66.98
Based on rates from 26 Sep
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
600+ people booked
AUD42.45
Based on rates from 26 Sep
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
200+ people booked
AUD36.40
Based on rates from 19 Sep
1/5
2.9km from downtown
AUD74.07
Based on rates from 16 Sep
1/5
1.1km from downtown
AUD64.31
Based on rates from 29 Aug
1/5
3.1/5
Good
17 reviews
1.0km from downtown
200+ people booked
AUD23.45
Based on rates from 1 Sep
1/5
3.4/5
Good
23 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Business center
300+ people booked
AUD57.71
Based on rates from 29 Aug
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
200+ people booked
AUD25.42
Based on rates from 31 Aug

Top rated hotels in Tawau

1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
AUD40.11
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
AUD42.45
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
AUD36.40
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
AUD25.42
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
AUD42.41
1/5
3.5/5
Good
194 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
AUD66.98
1/5
3.4/5
Good
23 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Business center
AUD57.71
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
AUD48.60
1/5
3.1/5
Good
17 reviews
1.0km from downtown
AUD23.45
1/5
2.9km from downtown
AUD74.07
1/5
1.1km from downtown
AUD64.31
1/5
400m from downtown
AUD61.02

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 dip to around USD 24 in November, roughly 64% below the priciest month of June when rates peak at about USD 66. 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 rooms (around USD 39) offer the best balance of price and comfort, with the biggest step up occurring from economy to standard (about USD 3 difference); the top-tier versus bottom-tier spread is roughly 0.9×. 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 Singapore typically book about 3 days ahead, which suggests flexibility rather than urgency; consider booking earlier for the priciest month of June. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Tawau hotels

Quick sense of staying in Tawau

Staying in Tawau is compact: the gap between the most affordable and more premium options is small, with top properties averaging roughly the same as the bottom end (a top-to-bottom ratio around 0.9). The best balance for cost versus comfort tends to be at the economy level, which represents the strongest value on offer.

How hotel classes compare and who they're for

Economy sits at the accessible end and represents the best value for most travellers; it’s where budget-conscious visitors will find most of their options. Standard is the next step up and marks the biggest price jump from economy, so moving into this tier is the main upgrade decision to weigh. There are no wider tiers showing here, so beyond standard you’d typically be choosing between modest upgrades in space or extras rather than a different pricing band. Overall, economy suits travellers prioritising price, while standard fits those willing to spend a bit more for added comfort.

When travellers from Singapore tend to book

Travellers from Singapore generally book about three days ahead, with more advance planning—around six days—common when rates are higher. November is typically the cheapest month for nightly rates, while June is the priciest, so a budget-led trip is best aimed at November when nightly rates are notably lower.

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