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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.

A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.

1. The Klagan Regency

1 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Olive

₹4,402

₹4,989 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a window with a view of palm trees, and a ceiling fan.

A modern interior with a black metal shelving unit displaying various decorative items and a large sign with the word "MAKAI".

A modern building with a wooden facade and the word "TUNE" prominently displayed.

2. Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

0.9 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Philip

₹2,567

₹3,027 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape and a body of water.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a chair.

A hotel with a prominent 'Tuxedo' sign, multiple floors, and a central dome structure.

3. Courtyard Hotel @ 1Borneo

1.2 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

SEOKKYUN

₹3,042

₹3,878 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.8 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Donna

₹3,406

₹3,678 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

A room with a black shelf holding patterned cushions, a hexagonal mirror, and two orange containers.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

5. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.7 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Brittany

₹1,977

₹2,598 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for 'HOTEL SIXTY-3'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a nature scene, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern elevator area with a wooden panel wall, a digital information display, and a trash bin.

6. Hotel Sixty3

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.5 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

David Wong Weng

₹6,082

₹7,047 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 8.1 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Thomas

₹6,573

₹7,334 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a view of the cityscape and sea.

A modern hotel pool area with a clear view of the sea, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a dining area with chairs.

8. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 8.1 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Yan Ting

₹4,449

₹6,658 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a view of a calm sea and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with bar stools, and a view of the city.

A view from a high-rise window overlooking a coastal cityscape with a large body of water, a roundabout, and distant mountains.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

9. La.mer Butik Hotel

6 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Mark

₹4,981

₹6,912 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a bathtub, a large window with a view, and a wooden interior.

A view from a window with a glass of red wine and a magazine on a cushioned seat.

A conference room with a wooden table, black chairs, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign at the top and multiple floors with illuminated windows.

10. Horizon Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.9 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Michelle

₹6,648

₹7,847 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden bench, and decorative wall panels.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a visible staircase, and a sign for 'GRANDIS HOTEL'.

A spacious living room with a modern sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

11. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.3 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

lana

₹8,880

₹9,825 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

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.

12. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.4 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Ai Ming

₹3,938

₹4,951 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

13. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.3 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Anonymous traveller

₹2,269

₹2,912 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

14. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.9 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Tamara

₹3,669

₹4,218 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

15. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.7 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Cilla

₹8,673

₹9,602 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

16. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.8 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Myona

₹2,708

₹3,176 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a staircase.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

17. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.1 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Kian Yung

₹5,493

₹6,168 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

18. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 8 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Anonymous traveller

₹2,077

₹2,741 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a view of the sea.

A dining area with a table set for four, a view of the sea through a large window, and a brick wall with license plates.

A room with a large window overlooking a modern building and the sea.

A living room with a TV displaying a show, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a view of the sea through large windows.

19. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.8 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Khairul

₹7,043

₹7,841 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel sign with the name "USIA HOTEL" prominently displayed.

A framed sign with the text "JSIA HOTEL" and decorative stars.

A hallway with three doors, each marked with a number.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, a flat-screen TV, and motivational posters.

20. Jsia Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.8 km from University of Malaysia Sabah

Anonymous traveller

₹2,166

₹2,556 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Malaysia Sabah

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Klagan Regency	7.8 Good 335 reviews	View
Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu	7.2 Good 229 reviews	View
Courtyard Hotel @ 1Borneo	6.2 153 reviews	View
Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Hotel Gaia 95	8.8 Excellent 196 reviews	View

Top University of Malaysia Sabah Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Other attractions near University of Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

8.4/10 (325 reviews)

After visiting Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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1Borneo Hypermall

7.6/10 (250 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at 1Borneo Hypermall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Tun Mustapha Tower

10.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Tun Mustapha Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Layan. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

After visiting Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Inanam Mall

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Inanam Mall during your visit to Kampung Sinulihan.

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Sabah International Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Sabah International Convention Centre during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Explore the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu with a trip to International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre during your travels to Kota Kinabalu. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Malaysia Sabah?

University of Malaysia Sabah is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of Malaysia Sabah?

Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Malaysia Sabah. Other good choices within a short distance include The Klagan Regency and YYK 1Borneo Condominium.

How many hotels can I expect to find near University of Malaysia Sabah?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Malaysia Sabah.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Malaysia Sabah, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near University of Malaysia Sabah.

What can I see and do near University of Malaysia Sabah?

A shopping trip to 1Borneo Hypermall, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall or Gaya Street Sunday Market might be the perfect place to find that souvenir you've been looking for. Likas Stadium, Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu are worth a stop while you're in the area. KK Plaza, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque and Jesselton Quay are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for University of Malaysia Sabah hotels

1. The Klagan Regency

2. Tune Hotels - 1 Borneo, Kota Kinabalu

3. Courtyard Hotel @ 1Borneo

4. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

5. Hotel Gaia 95

6. Hotel Sixty3

7. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

8. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

9. La.mer Butik Hotel

10. Horizon Hotel

11. Grandis Hotel

12. Hotel 7 Suria

13. Hotel Eden54

14. Mandarin Hotel

15. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

16. Qlio Hotel

17. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

18. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

19. Homesuite' Home at Jesselton Quay

20. Jsia Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to University of Malaysia Sabah

Top University of Malaysia Sabah Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Other attractions near University of Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

1Borneo Hypermall

Tun Mustapha Tower

Puh Toh Si Chinese Temple

Inanam Mall

Sabah International Convention Centre

International Cruise Terminal Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre

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