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Check Inn 5

0.80 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
SAR 75

a night

Storytel Kota Kinabalu

1.22 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
SAR 35

a night

The Shore by Calvin

0.55 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
SAR 145

a night

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Sabah Oriental Hotel

1.69 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
SAR 135

a night

TD Plaza Hotel

1.62 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
SAR 70

a night

Kinabalu Daya Hotel

0.11 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Trip.com
From
SAR 95

a night

EzraAvenue Homesuites - Near Imago Mall Kota Kinabalu City

1.91 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Booking.com
From
SAR 140

a night

Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

1.91 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
SAR 190

a night

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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
SAR 85
Per night
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
2.11 km from city centre
SAR 490
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city centre
SAR 130
Per night
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
SAR 85
Per night
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
2.11 km from city centre
SAR 490
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city centre
SAR 130
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Kota Kinabalu.

3-star hotels

79 properties
from
SAR 35
per night

4-star hotels

28 properties
from
SAR 75
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
SAR 145
per night

3-star hotels

79 properties
from
SAR 35
per night

4-star hotels

28 properties
from
SAR 75
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
SAR 145
per night

Find a Kota Kinabalu hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Kota Kinabalu attractions by staying close to them.

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

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Highest rated hotelPeaceful JQ Homestay – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4 star hotel priceSAR 365 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceSAR 1,441 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in September is 26°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is SAR 30 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for SAR 30 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is SAR 246 per night, and the average price on weekends is SAR 256. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around SAR 185 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is SAR 25 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around SAR 265 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is SAR 70 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around SAR 635 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is SAR 135 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is April, with an average price of SAR 210 per night. The most expensive month is December, when the average room rate can rise to SAR 295 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in October is SAR 250 per night, which is around 5% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Kota Kinabalu with kids in tow, try Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu and Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

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