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Promenade Service Apartment

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.3

$19

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#1 Most popular

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre, formerly Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu

75, Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.2

$29

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#2 Most popular

Maxim Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Lot 22, Jalan Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

6.8

$22

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#3 Most popular

Hotel Sixty3

63 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.8

$52

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#4 Most popular

H2 Segama Backpacker

Block F, Lot 2, 1st Floor, Segama Jln Tun Razak, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.4

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Hostels and cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu

These hotels and hostels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Kota Kinabalu

Escape Backpackers Kk

Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Jalan Sinsuran, Sinsuran Kompleks, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.0

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Motel Terminal Inn Inanam

No. 23-01, Lot 60, Blk H, Jalan Tuaran, Inanam Business Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

6.0

$10

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Hotel O Sianglory Inn

1st Floor, Wisma Pendidikan, Hung Hung Inn, Jalan Padang, Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu District, Sabah, 88000, Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

6.3

$10

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Borneo Tree House

Kampung Ratau, Tebobon, Menggatal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.6

$12

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H2 Segama Backpacker

Block F, Lot 2, 1st Floor, Segama Jln Tun Razak, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.4

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Sutera Inn Inanam

43880, Lot 58, Block H, Tingkat 2 Inanam Terminal Bus, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

5.1

$13

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Sutera Bay by Pinstay Plus

Sutera Bay Kota Kinabalu Sutera Bay Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.7

$16

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Acj Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Lot 79, Third Floor, Block I, Asia City Beside Cititel Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.5

$33

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Summer Hotel

Lot 46 Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.3

$17

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Grand Inhotel Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Nountun, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.4

$32

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Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Lift Entrance Between Zus Coffee & Grill Patio, Level 7, The Loft B, Imago Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Level 7, B-7-25, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.4

$68

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Escape Backpackers Kk

Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Jalan Sinsuran, Sinsuran Kompleks, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.0

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momondo's favorite hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

No 1 Jalan Tangki, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9

$57

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.0

$98

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.7

$33

Airdence

Parcel No.9, Level 8, Building A, Sutera Avenue, Off Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.1

$35

Walk In Hotel

7 & 8. Lorong Pasar Baru 1 Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.7

$29

4Fun Homestay

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

$40

Borneo Suites Hotel

Mile 3 1/2, Lot 36, Taman Fraser, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.3

$25

Sutera Bay by Pinstay Plus

Sutera Bay Kota Kinabalu Sutera Bay Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.7

$16

Grapevine Garden

1, Lorong Millennium 2, Taman Millennium, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.6

$20

Deco Home @Jesselton Quay

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.0

$34

Api-Api Guesthouse

Api-Api Centre, Block 2 Lot 12 . F1, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.9

$27

Bay Premier Suites By Ssvc

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.3

$29

Jt Homestay

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.5

$45

Town Condo - Marina Court Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.3

$60

K Avenue High Floor Studio Balcony with Sunrise View

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

9.4

$65

Paradise Suite at Sutera Avenue

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.9

$24

Park Hotel

Lot 11, Jalan Sentosa, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.1

$26

Designer Suites Jesselton Quay Citypads

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.4

$65

M Centro City Centre @ Gaya Street by Ssvc

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

7.8

$29

Near Airport K Avenue Family Room

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

8.3

$24

Useful insights on Kota Kinabalu hotels

Get a quick overview on price and accommodation trends for your visit in Kota Kinabalu

Lowest Hotel Price	$16
Most Popular Hotel (5-star)	The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Hotels Near Airport	1992
Average Length of Stay	2 days

The cheapest price for a room in Kota Kinabalu found in the last 7 days is $16/night. This rate is available with Sutera Bay by Pinstay Plus, a 4-star hotel.

Travel with comfort when booking a room with The Pacific Sutera Hotel, the most popular 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu (8.5/10 rating - based on 3,922 reviews).

There are 1,992 hotels in Kota Kinabalu close to Kota Kinabalu. Survivor Lodge Pulau Tiga is the nearest with a distance of 0.2 mi from this airport.

On average, people stay for 2 days when lodging at hotels in Kota Kinabalu. The average accommodation price for 2 days in Kota Kinabalu in the past week is $277.

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What is the average price per room type in Kota Kinabalu?

The top room choice for hotels in Kota Kinabalu is Romantic, priced at an average of $121 per night. The second most popular room is Family, with a nightly rate of $148, followed by Golf, at $177 per night.

What are the hotel prices per star rating in Kota Kinabalu?

In Kota Kinabalu, the least expensive option is a 2 star hotel, with average nightly prices of $24. Staying at a 1 star hotel will cost you about $24 per night, while the highest rates are found in 5 star hotels, averaging $149 per night.

Information about staying in Kota Kinabalu

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How long do people stay in Kota Kinabalu?

2 nights is the typical length of stay for people visiting Kota Kinabalu.

How much does a hotel cost in Kota Kinabalu?

$147 per night is the average rate for a room when booking a hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Prices will differ depending on factors such as star rating, time of year and location.

When is the best time to book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

In October prices are at their lowest and represents the most cost effective time to book a hotel room in Kota Kinabalu. You may find the cost of your room has decreased by 35%.

Which day is cheapest to stay in Kota Kinabalu?

The cost of a Kota Kinabalu hotel room will vary for each day but generally Monday works out the most economical, with Tuesday proving the least economical.

How much does a luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu cost?

$185 per person, per night, is on average, what you can expect to pay for luxury hotels in Kota Kinabalu. To put this in perspective, $147 per person, per night is the average price of a hotel in Kota Kinabalu, which is a price difference of around 18%% to stay at a luxury hotel.

Based on the weather in Kota Kinabalu, what attractions are popular during May?

While temperatures are typically very high in Kota Kinabalu during May, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 9″. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in May, those staying at a hotel in Kota Kinabalu should plan to visit popular indoor attractions.

Does Kota Kinabalu have vacation rentals?

The city of Kota Kinabalu has vacation rentals available as well as hotels if you’re looking for different accommodation options. At the moment, there are 2,339 vacation rentals in the city. We recommend booking Promenade Service Apartment for your stay, which is the most popular rental in Kota Kinabalu. Search for deals on vacation rentals in Kota Kinabalu.

Does Kota Kinabalu have hostels?

Yes, the city of Kota Kinabalu has hostels available. You can choose from 38 Kota Kinabalu hostels. We recommend staying at Grapevine Garden, which is the most popular among our users. Search for hostels in Kota Kinabalu.

How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

As of May 2026, there are 1,812 operators available to choose from for hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

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