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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 glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
￥6,230
￥7,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
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.

2. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Jovita
￥4,581
￥5,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
K Hotel
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
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 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.

3. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Raul Miguel
￥14,285
￥15,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
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.

4. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
￥8,326
￥9,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

5. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
￥6,586
￥7,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.
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.

6. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
￥4,153
￥5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hotel Capital
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
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.

7. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
￥3,493
￥4,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hotel DeLeeton
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 hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

8. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
John
￥6,776
￥7,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Klagan Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
￥3,940
￥4,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.
A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.
A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Singapore
Sazali
￥5,305
￥5,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.

11. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
￥4,810
￥5,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Gaya Centre Hotel
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
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 dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

12. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
￥2,729
￥3,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Crystal Hill R

13. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Hong Kong SAR China
Mo kwan Packy
￥5,645
￥6,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
￥9,094
￥10,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
New Zealand
Samuel
￥7,057
￥8,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.

16. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
￥7,045
￥8,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
The Klagan Regency
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.
A modern building with a central water feature and a reflective surface.
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

17. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Tanjung Aru
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
￥7,120
￥8,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.
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.

18. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
￥4,916
￥5,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sabah Oriental 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 wooden deck with a view of mountains.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.

19. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
￥5,655
￥6,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A beach setting with a canopy structure and seating areas.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a building in the background.
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 beach with palm trees, a swing set, and a sandy shore.

20. Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
Kinarut
Malaysia
Ly
￥8,088
￥10,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
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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 6 days 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

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 kilometers north of the center of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometers southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, fitness equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These lodgings may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Kota Kinabalu vacation by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, 24-hour room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll experience an enhanced level of comfort and relaxation.