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2 adults, 1 room

1/3
3.9/5
Good
103 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
1K+ people booked
€27.73
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
6 reviews
400m from downtown
€22.03
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
600+ people booked
€26.61
Based on rates from 7 Nov
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
900+ people booked
€31.24
Based on rates from 26 Oct
1/5
2.9km from downtown
€43.43
Based on rates from 14 Oct
1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
800+ people booked
€19.03
Based on rates from 2 Nov
1/5
3.5/5
Good
198 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
2K+ people booked
€43.22
Based on rates from 28 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
200+ people booked
€22.23
Based on rates from 19 Oct
1/5
300m from downtown
€26.23
Based on rates from 4 Nov
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
1K+ people booked
€25.28
Based on rates from 20 Oct
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
200+ people booked
€18.27
Based on rates from 9 Nov

Top rated hotels in Tawau

1/5
4.4/5
Great
3 reviews
1.0km from downtown
€16.60
1/5
4.3/5
Great
58 reviews
300m from downtown
€19.03
1/5
4.2/5
Great
42 reviews
300m from downtown
€26.61
1/5
4.2/5
Great
6 reviews
400m from downtown
€22.03
1/3
3.9/5
Good
103 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
€27.73
1/5
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
€18.27
1/5
3.9/5
Good
18 reviews
300m from downtown
€22.23
1/5
3.8/5
Good
87 reviews
400m from downtown
€25.28
1/5
3.8/5
Good
13 reviews
400m from downtown
Business center
€23.50
1/5
3.5/5
Good
198 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
€43.22
1/5
3.4/5
Good
23 reviews
1.1km from downtown
Business center
€36.55
1/5
3.3/5
Good
63 reviews
300m from downtown
Business center
€31.24

Luxury hotels in Tawau

1/5
€41.00
1/5
3.0km from downtown
€34.59
1/5
3.5/5
Good
198 reviews
1.3km from downtown
Fitness
€43.22
1/5
Fitness
€37.23

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

November is the cheapest month for hotel stays in Tawau at around USD 24 per night, roughly 64% below the priciest month in June (around 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
Budget
$36
Standard

Economy hotels offer the best balance of price and comfort at around USD 39 per night, with the biggest jump occurring from economy to standard (about USD 3); the top-tier to bottom-tier ratio is 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 the United States typically book hotels about 3 days ahead, which suggests flexibility rather than urgency even for the priciest month of June. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

More about Tawau hotels

Overview of staying in Tawau

Staying in Tawau is compact: the gap between the most affordable and the most premium options is small, with top-tier rates only slightly higher than the bottom — roughly a similar budget across classes. The best balance for value-conscious travellers is economy, which tends to represent the most sensible price-quality trade-off.

How hotel classes compare and who they suit

Economy properties sit at the low end and offer the most budget-friendly choice; they represent the best value for money in Tawau. Standard rooms are the next step up and mark the clearest price decision point—moving from economy to standard is the biggest jump in cost, so weigh whether the added comfort is worth that increase. Premium and luxury tiers are not prominent here, so most travellers will find their needs met within the economy-to-standard range. Overall, budget-minded visitors and those after straightforward stays will lean economy, while travellers wanting a noticeable upgrade can consider standard.

When travellers from the United States typically book

For travellers from the United States, the cheapest month to aim for is 11月, while rates tend to be highest in 6月. A budget-led trip is best planned for 11月 when nightly rates are at their lowest relative to the priciest month. Rooms are commonly booked a few days ahead—plans can stay fairly flexible, though consider locking in a room about six days earlier if you want more certainty, especially in pricier periods.

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