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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city center
RM96
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city center
RM169
Per night
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
2.11 km from city center
RM396
Per night
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city center
RM96
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city center
RM169
Per night
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
2.11 km from city center
RM396
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Kota Kinabalu.

3-star hotels

81 properties
from
RM56
per night

4-star hotels

29 properties
from
RM84
per night

5-star hotels

14 properties
from
RM192
per night

3-star hotels

81 properties
from
RM56
per night

4-star hotels

29 properties
from
RM84
per night

5-star hotels

14 properties
from
RM192
per night

Find a Kota Kinabalu hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the lines at the top Kota Kinabalu attractions by staying close to them.

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Fast facts

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Highest-rated hotelJQ Angel 2 NEW Level28 Seaview/6pax/Netflix – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4-star hotel priceRM300 per night
Average 5-star hotel priceRM793 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in September is 26°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kota Kinabalu with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is RM28 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for RM28 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is RM275 per night, and the average price on weekends is RM283. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu, and the most expensive day seems to be Saturday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around RM209 per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is RM45 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around RM305 per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is RM84 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around RM685 per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is RM152 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is April, with an average price of RM232 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can be up to RM322 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is RM277 per night, which is around 7% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Kota Kinabalu with kids in tow, try Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, and Hilton Kota Kinabalu.

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