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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
HK$168
Per night
The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
0.55 km from city centre
HK$1,728
Per night
The Shore - by Shorever Amor
0.60 km from city centre
HK$516
Per night
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
HK$168
Per night
The Voyagers Home Borneo Kota Kinabalu
0.55 km from city centre
HK$1,728
Per night
The Shore - by Shorever Amor
0.60 km from city centre
HK$516
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

88 properties
from
HK$122
per night

4-star hotels

29 properties
from
HK$152
per night

5-star hotels

14 properties
from
HK$529
per night

3-star hotels

88 properties
from
HK$122
per night

4-star hotels

29 properties
from
HK$152
per night

5-star hotels

14 properties
from
HK$529
per night

Find a Kota Kinabalu hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues 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

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.
Highest rated hotelParadise Suite @ Asia City – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookFebruary
Average 4 star hotel priceHK$533 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceHK$1,023 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in February is 25°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 HK$79 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for HK$79 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is HK$523 per night, and the average price on weekends is HK$539. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu. And the most expensive day seems to be Friday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around HK$379 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is HK$86 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around HK$532 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is HK$144 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around HK$1,068 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is HK$528 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is May, with an average price of HK$435 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to HK$909 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is HK$510 per night, which is around 30% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Kota Kinabalu are Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street, Monocolo Boutique Hotel and Stanton Gaya Hotel.

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