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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 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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
RM183
RM198 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
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.

2. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
RM121
RM140 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
K Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
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.
A hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

3. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
RM107
RM136 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.
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.

4. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Leong Sze
RM76
RM92 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
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 coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paula
RM279
RM312 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

6. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
RM247
RM277 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
RM166
RM189 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
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.

8. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
RM259
RM290 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
RM93
RM120 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
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.

10. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
RM102
RM121 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Hotel DeLeeton
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.

11. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
RM132
RM152 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
D Arc Hotel
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.
A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

12. The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Australia
John
RM166
RM196 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Klagan Hotel
A wooden table and chairs inside a room with a view of a mountain range.
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
An indoor venue with a red carpet aisle, white floral decorations, and red chairs.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
RM176
RM200 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."

14. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
RM136
RM170 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Room
Lounge
Gym

15. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
RM152
RM165 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
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.

16. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
RM133
RM144 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Gaya Centre Hotel
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.
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.

17. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
RM218
RM245 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Klagan Regency
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.

18. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
RM230
RM273 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Kokol Haven Resort
A poolside area with a clear view of the sunset over the water, a lounge area with blue cushions, and a person serving a drink.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space, and a bathroom.
A modern interior with a reception desk, red chairs, and large windows offering a view of a park and road.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with grills, and a view of greenery outside.

19. C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel
Tanjung Aru
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveller
C'haya Hotel
A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.
A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.
A hotel hallway with doors on both sides, numbered signs, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

20. Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
SYED NASIRIN
RM215
RM242 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Oceania Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

K Hotel

K Hotel

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

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 8 months ago
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RM151
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RM148
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RM157
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RM155
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RM155
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Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 kilometers north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometers southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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