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26 Oct - 27 Oct
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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'HOTEL 7 Suria' and a 'LIFT TO' sign indicating an elevator.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV displaying 'Sunset Vibes'.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
₹4,865
₹5,974 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.

2. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
₹2,692
₹3,159 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
K Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

3. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
₹2,487
₹3,168 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

4. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Leong Sze
₹1,569
₹1,927 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paula
₹6,809
₹7,587 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
₹5,405
₹6,098 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

7. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
₹2,620
₹3,062 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

8. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
₹5,422
₹6,089 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
₹1,574
₹2,090 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.

10. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.

11. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
₹3,060
₹3,537 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
D Arc Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

12. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
John
₹4,608
₹5,670 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Klagan Hotel
A wooden table and chairs inside a room with a view of a mountain range.
A hotel entrance with a mountain view, a covered walkway, and a parking area.
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A dining table with a BISTRO brand portable stove, various dishes, and a scenic mountain view through large windows.

13. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
₹3,422
₹3,949 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
Property amenity

14. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
₹2,609
₹3,352 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Gym
Lounge
Front of property – evening/night

15. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
₹3,236
₹3,727 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

16. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
₹3,411
₹3,684 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Gaya Centre Hotel
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

17. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
₹5,035
₹5,670 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A multi-story hotel with a spacious outdoor area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit interior.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.

18. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
₹5,337
₹6,344 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A poolside area with a clear view of the sunset over the water, a lounge area with blue cushions, and a person serving a drink.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table with a flower arrangement, a chair, and a desk with a telephone.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space, and a bathroom.
A modern interior with a reception desk, red chairs, and large windows offering a view of a park and road.

19. C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel
Tanjung Aru
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
C'haya Hotel
A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.
A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

20. Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
SYED NASIRIN
₹3,986
₹4,562 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Oceania Hotel
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Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
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