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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great hotel. "
United States
Zachary
The price is HK$992
HK$1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
Thailand
Thosaphol
The price is HK$875
HK$964 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice clean room. Very helpful staff. "
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is HK$711
HK$787 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is HK$636
HK$706 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff is very professional and hotel location is excellent."
Singapore
Kee Huat
The price is HK$591
HK$657 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (210)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is HK$350
HK$435 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
K Hotel

K Hotel

3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (23)
"A good basic hotel relatively near to the airport to rest our heads after a long flight. Fighting the battle of mould in the bathroom. "
Australia
Joanne
The price is HK$236
HK$273 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
K Hotel
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (181)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is HK$1,517
HK$1,748 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (598)
"overall quite nice, be aware that the hotel is right on the landing route to KKIA, so you can hear the planes flying right above your heads all day long"
Taiwan
SHU-WEI
The price is HK$784
HK$866 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (504)
"Everything was amazing!!"
Japan
MOE
The price is HK$1,529
HK$1,687 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Gayana Marine Resort
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Excellent hotel service!"
Singapore
Christopher
The price is HK$1,494
HK$1,781 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is HK$678
HK$753 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
The price is HK$903
HK$1,001 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Café
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (142)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is HK$644
HK$714 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (239)
"Good service, strategic location, highly recommended for Gaya night market and morning market. Shuttle to airport provided too!"
Malaysia
Anonymous traveller
The price is HK$278
HK$322 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Mandarin Hotel
Outdoor pool
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (181)
"Cleanliness, all staff interaction. Overall good experience "
Australia
Anwag
The price is HK$220
HK$259 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30)
"Nice hotel closed to downtown and airport. Room are cool and big "
Canada
Charles
The Aru by Ayuhouz
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (448)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
Gaya Island Resort
Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
CJ Residence

CJ Residence

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (46)
"Very satisfied stay"
United States
Jiwoo
The price is HK$218
HK$256 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
CJ Residence
Reception
The Atelier

The Atelier

3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
"It is near the airport."
Singapore
Tommy
The price is HK$292
HK$337 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The Atelier
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are friendly "
FUNG KEM HUNG 5-night trip
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

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Kota Kinabalu Motels information

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Lowest Price
HK$256
Highest Price
HK$1,781

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Kota Kinabalu?
If you can't find a motel in Kota Kinabalu, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let us help you find something similar from over 624 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply filter using our search tools by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
Motels often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travellers, and examples can still be seen today along historic US Route 66.
What are the best motels in Kota Kinabalu?
Here are some cheaper accommodations where you can stay in Kota Kinabalu. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu - Hotel Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu - Hotel The Magellan Sutera Resort - Hotel Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - Hotel Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu - Hotel
What can I do in Kota Kinabalu?
Take time to explore the marina and shops in this romantic area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Kota Kinabalu like the parks. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sabah Agricultural Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Aquascape Center, Downbelow Adventure Centre and Water World Theme Park. To learn more about local history, take some time at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village.
What's the seasonal weather like in Kota Kinabalu?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Kota Kinabalu to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Kota Kinabalu are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Kota Kinabalu while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Kota Kinabalu to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 4 mi (6.5 km) away. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Tanjung Aru Station or Putatan Station. You can find out about water transport options at the marina.

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