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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

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 white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.

1. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
₹2,466
₹3,144 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hotel Capital
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.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A hotel reception area with a glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.

2. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
₹3,963
₹4,972 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.

3. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Jovita
₹2,792
₹3,249 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
K Hotel
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 room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

4. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
₹4,799
₹5,469 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

5. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
₹1,432
₹1,780 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

6. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Raul Miguel
₹7,490
₹8,322 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

7. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
₹2,954
₹3,447 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
₹5,213
₹5,864 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.

9. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
New Zealand
Samuel
₹3,628
₹4,152 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
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 mirror.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
₹2,607
₹3,050 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

11. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
₹1,663
₹2,195 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

12. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
₹2,823
₹3,282 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Gaya Centre Hotel
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
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.

13. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
₹2,127
₹2,546 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel DeLeeton
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
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.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
₹5,368
₹6,381 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Kokol Haven Resort
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

15. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
₹3,172
₹3,744 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.
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.

16. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
John
₹3,967
₹4,684 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Klagan Hotel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

17. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
₹3,404
₹3,934 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
₹3,130
₹3,614 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.
A room with a large window, metal beams, and a view of greenery and a building with a red roof.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.
A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

19. Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
Ranau
Malaysia
Wei Suan
₹1,676
₹2,230 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mile 36 Lodge
A beach setting with a canopy structure and seating areas.
A small, single-story building with a tiled roof and a covered porch. It is surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A beach with palm trees, a swing set, and a sandy shore.

20. Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
Kinarut
Malaysia
Ly
₹4,858
₹6,043 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
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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

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent
"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"
CICYLIA 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hotel Capital
K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria

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