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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kip

CA $117

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Catherine

CA $68

CA $90 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

3. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

CA $58

CA $69 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sri Ganesh

CA $127

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michaela

CA $112

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding forest.

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MRS

CA $137

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.

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

A large swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and distant mountains.

A modern building with a unique curved roof and a parking lot in front.

7. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

Tanjung Aru

Krisztina Rahel

CA $81

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

CA $39

CA $45 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

A hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kunthea

CA $34

CA $41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Joshua

CA $40

CA $44 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

A hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

11. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

CA $274

CA $326 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

12. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MUN TAT

CA $77

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.

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

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

13. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

CA $96

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

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

14. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Antonette

CA $104

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a large wall mural, and a red carpet.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

15. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Velmor

CA $48

CA $56 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveller

CA $39

CA $50 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

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.

17. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sofía

CA $37

CA $47 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

18. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Savannah

CA $130

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

19. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Paula

CA $100

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

20. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Heidi

CA $70

CA $80 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

K Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Hotel O Storytel

Unit 3.15, 3rd Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $16

CA $22 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH

CA $21

CA $27 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

includes taxes & fees

6.6/10 (11 reviews)

Signature Inn

43, Jl. Pantai, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $22

CA $27 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $27

CA $35 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (40 reviews)

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

kota kinabalu times square Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu

CA $47

CA $55 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (3 reviews)

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah

CA $54

CA $62 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

includes taxes & fees

7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Kampung Gaya?

The best area to stay in Kampung Gaya is along the main waterfront and the surrounding central area, particularly around Gaya Street and the Night Market.This central district is the hub of activity, offering a mix of modern conveniences and local flavour. Gaya Street, known for its Sunday Market, runs through the heart of this area, and you'll find plenty of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. The waterfront promenade, just a short walk away, provides pleasant views and access to boat tours.Couples looking for a convenient and enjoyable stay will appreciate this area. It's easy to explore on foot, with many dining options ranging from local eateries to more upscale restaurants. Attractions like the Atkinson Clock Tower and the Sabah Tourism Board Building are within easy reach.For solo travellers, the central location offers easy access to public transport and tours, making it simple to explore beyond Kampung Gaya.

When is the best time to go to Kampung Gaya?

The best time to go to Kampung Gaya is during the dry season, which typically runs from March to October.During these months, you'll experience less rainfall and plenty of sunshine, making it ideal for exploring the island's natural beauty and enjoying outdoor activities. The sea conditions are generally calmer, which is superb for snorkelling, diving, and boat trips to nearby islands. You can expect warm temperatures throughout this period, usually around 30°C.For those looking to avoid the peak tourist crowds, the shoulder months of March, April, September, and October offer a good balance of pleasant weather and fewer visitors. This can lead to a more relaxed experience on the beaches and at popular viewpoints.The wet season, from November to February, brings heavier rainfall and rougher seas. While the island remains green and lush, some activities might be affected by the weather, and boat transfers can occasionally be delayed.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Kampung Gaya.

How much is the nightly rate at a Kampung Gaya hotel?

Prices for hotels in Kampung Gaya often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $22 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

3. The Klagan Hotel

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

6. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

7. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

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

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

10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

11. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

12. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

13. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

14. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

15. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

17. Hotel Capital

18. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

19. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

20. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

K Hotel

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Hotel O Storytel

Warisan Hotel

Signature Inn

1 City Hotel

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

KK Times Square Hotel

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