Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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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.

Bay Suites by Pinstay Plus

1.88 km from city centre

฿802

Per night

Faloe Hostel

2.26 km from city centre

฿591

Per night

Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street

0.82 km from city centre

฿5,023

Per night

Bay Suites by Pinstay Plus

1.88 km from city centre

฿802

Per night

Faloe Hostel

2.26 km from city centre

฿591

Per night

Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street

0.82 km from city centre

฿5,023

Per night

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Tanjung Aru Beach

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Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

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Highest rated hotel	Bay Suites by Pinstay Plus – 5.0
Cheapest month to book	May
Average 4 star hotel price	฿2,192 per night
Average 5 star hotel price	฿5,850 per night

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Finding cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

What’s the weather like in Kota Kinabalu?

In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in February is 25°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.

Can I cancel or amend my hotel reservation last minute if I need to?

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kota Kinabalu with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Can I get a last-minute Kota Kinabalu hotel deal?

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ฿306 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ฿361 per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Kota Kinabalu hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is ฿2,056 per night, and the average price on weekends is ฿2,182. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Tuesday.

What airports are the closest to the centre of Kota Kinabalu?

The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city centre.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

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

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around ฿1,527 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ฿361 per night.

How much do 4-star hotels cost in Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around ฿2,448 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is ฿572 per night.

How much do 5-star luxury hotels cost in Kota Kinabalu?

The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around ฿6,159 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is ฿2,029 per night.

When is the best time to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is May, with an average price of ฿1,821 per night. The most expensive month is October, when the average room rate can rise to ฿3,118 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.