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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

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 hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
CA $64
CA $69 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel 7 Suria
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.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
CA $38
CA $48 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Leong Sze
CA $22
CA $28 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
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.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
CA $41
CA $48 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
K Hotel
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 rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
CA $78
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
CA $69
CA $79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
CA $39
CA $45 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
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 modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paula
CA $99
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
CA $24
CA $32 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
CA $51
CA $55 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gaya Centre 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 with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
CA $50
CA $57 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
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 a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
CA $36
CA $42 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hotel DeLeeton
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 spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
CA $42
CA $49 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
CA $80
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
CA $51
CA $58 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.
Property amenity
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
CA $38
CA $49 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
CA $47
CA $56 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Lounge
Room
Gym

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
CA $49
CA $56 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
CA $69
CA $78 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
CA $41
CA $47 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
D Arc Hotel
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
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