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A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

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A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Alister

HK$1,095

HK$1,202 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

A grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.

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

A spa area with multiple seating arrangements, a central water feature, and a reception desk.

2. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

Kunthea

HK$633

HK$683 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.

3. Kokol Haven Resort

Kota Kinabalu

Catherine

HK$441

HK$525 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A wooden swing chair with a sign that reads "I'm Waiting for You" on a beach with clear turquoise water and a distant island.

A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters with a thatched-roof structure at the end, featuring tables and chairs.

A beachside water park with inflatable play structures, a pier, and a beach area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A wooden cabin with a central open door leading to a covered outdoor area with wooden benches.

4. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

Kampung Mantanani

Jürgen

HK$2,213

HK$2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.

A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.

5. The Klagan Regency

Kota Kinabalu

Olive

HK$416

HK$469 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a tropical island with a wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows.

A tropical resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a beach view.

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, sofa, TV, and wooden furniture.

6. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

Pulau Mantanani Besar

Anonymous traveller

HK$1,298

HK$1,736 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A coastal property with a patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a pool, and a stone wall.

7. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

Renee

HK$334

HK$368 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A conference room with a long table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a potted plant.

A modern bathroom with a marble countertop, a potted plant, and a decorative light fixture.

A paved pathway lined with trees and a clear blue sky.

8. Wendu Inn Hotel, Kota Belud

Kota Belud

A flag on a pole, a bench, and a view of hills.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a water bottle, and a door with curtains.

A red metal structure with a staircase and a platform, possibly a temporary construction or access point.

A building with a red roof and multiple rooms, situated on a hillside with a view of green hills and a winding path.

9. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Ranau

Anita

HK$171

HK$212 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A reception desk with a sign, a no-smoking sign, a fan, a plant, and a mural of a landscape.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a bedside table with a kettle and cups.

A spacious outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and red lanterns.

10. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

Ranau

Boon

HK$288

HK$345 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug. There are two doors, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a grey sofa set, a coffee table, and three framed artworks on the wall.

A two-story building with a mural, a covered outdoor seating area, and a gated entrance.

A room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a table with a basket and flowers.

11. Hotel O Dh Residence

Kota Belud

HK$188

HK$232 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

12. Mile 36 Lodge

Ranau

Wei Suan

HK$163

HK$211 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A night sky with stars and the Milky Way, a wooden cabin, and surrounding greenery.

13. J Residence

Ranau

Pierre

HK$317

HK$361 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a covered walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A building with a covered porch, a hanging flower arrangement, and a mountain view in the background.

A wooden deck with benches and flower planters, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

14. Kinabalu Pine Resorts

Ranau

KIM FUNG

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 spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

15. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Ranau

Marco

HK$304

HK$348 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rustic building with a sign indicating a cafe and a truck shop.

A landscaped garden with a gazebo, neatly trimmed hedges, and tall trees.

A building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

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

16. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

Ranau

Lalitha

HK$602

HK$711 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a lush green landscape with hills and dense vegetation.

Two black chairs with slatted backs against a wooden wall.

A dining area with blue chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by shelves stocked with various snacks and condiments.

A room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard and a floral bedspread. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

17. D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge

Ranau

"We booked two nights but only stayed one as the toilet didnt work and when we got back in the arvo we had no water.the bedding was shir.mattress was shit.the front of house girl didnt give a shit.breakfast was so bad we didnt bother.the noise from trucks roaring by every two minutes all night made it impossible to sleep.looked like the toilets just ran into the bush.the worst place in asia. Of course wouldnt refund any money even our tourist tax. Absolute worst ever"

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A small patio with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a metal structure.

A black SUV parked on a dirt road with houses in the background.

A television mounted on a wall with a flower arrangement beside it.

A flat-screen TV on a stand with a vase of yellow flowers to the left.

18. Kanso Hill Ann Cottage-Rest, Rise and Renew

Tuaran

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a glass door.

A coastal hotel with red-tiled roofs, a beach view, and a mountainous backdrop.

A beach view with white lounge chairs and palm trees.

A tranquil pool area with a view of the sunset over the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a gazebo.

19. Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

Karambunai

Debra

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Mt Kinabalu

9.2/10 (34 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Tamu Kota Belud

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tamu Kota Belud during your stay in Kota Belud. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

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Pandan Pandan Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pandan Pandan Island during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

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Learn more about Kota Belud

Known as the 'Cowboy Town,' Kota Belud hosts vibrant Sunday markets where local Bajau, Dusun, and Kadazan tribes sell handicrafts and fresh produce. Nearby Mount Kinabalu offers spectacular hiking trails, while Mantanani Island's crystal waters provide perfect snorkelling spots to observe colourful marine life.

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Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

10/10 Excellent

"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

10/10 Excellent

"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."

A serene 3-bedroom villa with private beach and stunning views of China Sea

10/10 Excellent

"This property and its surroundings were beautiful. We genuinely had the beach to ourselves which felt very special. The host had furnished and stocked the property to make it comfortable and there was the added bonus of paddle board, snorkeling gear and games too.We had hired a 4x4 and the drive was definitely an experience, however, the cleaner and groundsman were always on site and happy to take us should we need it.We also went scuba diving with Bigfin, who picked us up by boat and we spent a memorable day discovering reefs locally.The description of serene was accurate and I will never forget the views!Bring mosquito protection."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Kokol Haven Resort

8/10 Good

"Room is spacious..clean..but tv channel all not clear and blurry.."

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Lodge 37

0.5 KM, Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli Ranau Sabah

HK$123

HK$152 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Ceaser's Place

Kundasang Ranau Sabah

HK$221

HK$280 total

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (97 reviews)

Wind Valley Farmstay

Kampung Mesilou Ranau Sabah

HK$316

HK$393 total

26 Oct - 27 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

KM2, Jalan Mohimboyon Kibas Ranau Sabah

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Lodge 37T

Lot 7, 1st Floor, Block B Ranau Sabah

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5/10 (2 reviews)

Hotel Marudu Inn

Lot 61, Pekan Goshen, Jalan Langkon Pitas Kota Marudu Sabah

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Belud?

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This villa offers a private beach and private gardens. Other good options for your stay include The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud and Cabana Retreat - Glamping. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kota Belud has to offer?

Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu: This holiday home rental outside of Kota Belud comes with cable TV so that you can feel at home during your trip. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Belud, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Belud.

What are some hotels with pools in Kota Belud?

The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud: Offers daily, an outdoor pool and free self parking. Cabana Retreat - Glamping and Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu are a couple of other choices that feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Kota Belud.

What is staying in Kota Belud like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Kota Belud has to offer, including its mountain views. In Kota Belud, there are 16 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kota Belud.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Belud?

Natural beauty is on display at Mount Kinabalu National Park, Mt Kinabalu and Pandan Pandan Island. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Tamu Kota Belud and Majlis Daerah Kota Belud. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kota Belud guide.

What's the weather like in Kota Belud?

The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Kota Belud are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 269 mm of rainfall.

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Kota Belud hotels from HK$135

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Our top choices for Kota Belud hotels

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

2. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

3. Kokol Haven Resort

4. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

5. The Klagan Regency

6. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

7. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

8. Wendu Inn Hotel, Kota Belud

9. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

11. Hotel O Dh Residence

12. Mile 36 Lodge

13. J Residence

14. Kinabalu Pine Resorts

15. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

16. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

17. D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge

18. Kanso Hill Ann Cottage-Rest, Rise and Renew

19. Sabah Beach Villas & Suites

Stay near popular Kota Belud attractions

Mt Kinabalu

Tamu Kota Belud

Pandan Pandan Island

Learn more about Kota Belud

Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

A serene 3-bedroom villa with private beach and stunning views of China Sea

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Kokol Haven Resort

More cheap stays in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

Ceaser's Place

Wind Valley Farmstay

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

Lodge 37T

Hotel Marudu Inn

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