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30 Sept - 1 Oct
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1 Oct - 2 Oct
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A hotel reception area with a glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.
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.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
HK$354
HK$437 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
HK$210
HK$267 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
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
HK$118
HK$146 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
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 reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
HK$232
HK$270 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
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.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
HK$514
HK$575 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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 modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
HK$448
HK$503 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
HK$214
HK$251 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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
Raul Miguel
HK$549
HK$612 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
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.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
HK$133
HK$176 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
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
HK$252
HK$272 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.
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.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
HK$304
HK$348 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
HK$190
HK$225 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
HK$299
HK$342 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
HK$441
HK$524 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
HK$281
HK$323 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.
Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
HK$174
HK$224 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
HK$261
HK$308 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Gym
Front of property – evening/night
Room

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
HK$268
HK$309 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
HK$404
HK$455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
HK$211
HK$247 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
D Arc Hotel
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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

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent
"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"
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Hotel Capital
K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 kilometres north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometres southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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