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My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥2,973
￥3,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Street view

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"Clean roon good location"
Canada
Marco
The price is ￥2,747
￥3,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Front of property

Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.2 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and helpful, setting was beautiful, and the accommodation was clean and comfortable! Location is slightly out of the way if you haven’t got a car, as walking on the side of the road is sketchy. But fantastic value for money - would recommend it to everyone on a budget :)"
Australia
Tom
The price is ￥2,950
￥3,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Mile 36 Lodge
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and beautifull beach"
United Kingdom
Aamer
The price is ￥32,255
￥35,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Family Room, With Window | View from room

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (86 reviews)
"Near market..easy to walk and good place to stay and safety "
Malaysia
Ah teng
The price is ￥1,737
￥2,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse
Reception

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (90 reviews)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥3,393
￥4,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Hotel DeLeeton
Grand Suite | View from room

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥7,808
￥8,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
Exterior

Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (249 reviews)
"Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door."
Canada
Tamara
The price is ￥6,294
￥7,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Mandarin Hotel
Front of property

Hotel O Rainfield Inn

Hotel O Rainfield Inn
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥3,071
￥3,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Hotel O Rainfield Inn
Front of property

Hotel Sadong 88

Hotel Sadong 88
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
6.6 out of 10, (28 reviews)
"Hotel have no lift just omagine careying my 20 kg luggage to the third floor."
Saudi Arabia
Ahmad Kamal
The price is ￥2,961
￥3,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hotel Sadong 88
Standard Room | View from room

Hotel Iskandar

Hotel Iskandar
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (108 reviews)
"Overall ok gd but hv to take the stairs"
Malaysia
Eyysha
The price is ￥2,436
￥3,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Hotel Iskandar
Front of property

Hotel D'New 1 KK Sabah

Hotel D'New 1 KK Sabah
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is ￥3,413
￥4,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hotel D'New 1 KK Sabah
Deluxe King | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Qlio Hotel

Qlio Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (56 reviews)
"The hotel is in the city center. Had a great stay over there. "
Malaysia
Myona
The price is ￥2,928
￥3,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Qlio Hotel
Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is ￥44,997
￥53,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Front of property

Classic Kinabalu Hotel

Classic Kinabalu Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"Nice rooms good location well decorated good price nice staff good food nearby and souvenir shops and shopping malls too "
Australia
Sudhir
The price is ￥3,144
￥3,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Classic Kinabalu Hotel
Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Eden54

Hotel Eden54
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (323 reviews)
"A strategic place where you can easily access to jetty Jesselton and restaurants "
Australia
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥4,353
￥5,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12
Hotel Eden54
Standard Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel O Five 2

Hotel O Five 2
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (115 reviews)
"The staff were excellent, the room was clean and spacious. The hotel is within a Km of 2 malls and close to dining and groceries. "
United States
Edmund
The price is ￥2,647
￥3,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Hotel O Five 2
Superior Twin Room (With window) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (195 reviews)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is ￥3,244
￥4,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Hotel Gaia 95
City Double Room (AC 9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
The price is ￥4,592
￥5,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Good place and very clean"
Malaysia
chien yong
The price is ￥4,634
￥5,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
K Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good
"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."
Nicolas 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kota Kinabalu?
If you're not able to find a motel in Kota Kinabalu, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 616 lodging options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, colorful neon signs were used as beacons for tired families on road trips, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.
What are the best motels in Kota Kinabalu?
These are some more economical accommodations to book in Kota Kinabalu. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Hotel The Magellan Sutera Resort - Hotel
What can I do in Kota Kinabalu?
Take time to check out the marina and shops in this romantic area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Kota Kinabalu like the parks. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Bukit Padang, and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre, and Water World Theme Park. To learn more about local history, take some time at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village.
What's the seasonal weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Kota Kinabalu to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Kota Kinabalu when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Kota Kinabalu to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) away from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can learn about your water travel options at the marina.

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