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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
3.9/5
Good
19 reviews
1.2km from downtown
200+ people booked
25,151
Based on rates from 31 Aug
1/5
1.1km from downtown
63,628
Based on rates from 29 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

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
Economy
$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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