Three Star Hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue,, Jalan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
The price is RM249 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
RM249
per night
11 Dec - 12 Dec
4.7/5 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Great place to stay for work or holidays"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2022

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
AC Residence
3 out of 5
2nd Floor, Lot 78, Block I, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
The price is RM123 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
RM123
per night
6 Dec - 7 Dec
4.8/5 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Stayed for 2 nights, conveniently located near food and shopping options."

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2022

AC Residence
Hotel Sixty3
3 out of 5
63 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM187 per night from 27 Dec to 28 Dec
RM187
per night
27 Dec - 28 Dec
4.4/5 Excellent! (434 reviews)
"Such a comfortable room, spacious and clean with soothing design. Enjoyed my stay very much! I will choose this hotel again if I come KK hopefully in near future, as it’s really value for money. The staff were polite and friendly too. Great location as well to good variety of food and nearby to Suria ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2022

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Hotel Gaia 95
3 out of 5
Lot 95, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88300
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM87 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
RM87
per night
24 Dec - 25 Dec
4.3/5 Excellent! (166 reviews)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2022

Hotel Gaia 95
The Atelier
3 out of 5
C-5-8 & C-6-8, Aeropod Commercial Square, Jalan Aeropod, Off Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88200
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM107 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
RM107
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
4.3/5 Excellent! (6 reviews)
"Lovely room, very comfortable.I like the concept of pottery art and room design. Location of the boutique hotel is just opposite the airport which is perfect for my quick layover. Bathroom is clean and no issue at all for the shared bathroom. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2019

The Atelier
Nature Inspired Designer Family Pad B38
3 out of 5
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, 88000
The price is RM215 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
RM215
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
4.3/5 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Very clean and stylish accommodation. We enjoyed the stay. Overall, excellent. One point is that it is difficult to walk to surrounding areas, but getting a Grab taxi is easy."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2020

Nature Inspired Designer Family Pad B38
Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
3.5 out of 5
PV 139, Pecinct Dillenia, Nexus Residence, Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu, 88993
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM374 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
RM374
per night
2 Jan - 3 Jan
4.2/5 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Definitely will come here again"

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2022

Sabah Beach Villas & Suites
Hotel 7 Suria
3 out of 5
Suria, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM172 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
RM172
per night
2 Jan - 3 Jan
4.3/5 Excellent! (57 reviews)
"Good Location with resonable price"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2022

Hotel 7 Suria
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
3 out of 5
75, Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88819
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM141 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
RM141
per night
8 Dec - 9 Dec
3.8/5 Good! (315 reviews)
"Worth every single penny. Paid just RM 150/night"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2022

Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
3 out of 5
Kinabalu National Park, Mt. Kinabalu, Ranau, Sabah, 89300
The price is RM116 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
RM116
per night
23 Dec - 24 Dec
4.1/5 Very Good! (85 reviews)
excellent service and stay.
"Great stay. Great people. The bathroom needs to be upgraded. Otherwise, very nice. great breakfast."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2022

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park
Comfort Loft City Centre at IMAGO Shopping Mall
3 out of 5
The Loft B, Imago Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
The price is RM227 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
RM227
per night
2 Jan - 3 Jan
3.6/5 Good! (27 reviews)
"The Apartment is a studio apartment with a single bathroom. Less privacy but good for group travel of 6 people. Very close to the swimming pool and shopping mall entrance"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2022

Comfort Loft City Centre at IMAGO Shopping Mall
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
3 out of 5
Kg. Desa Aman, Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah, 89300
The price is RM121 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
RM121
per night
23 Dec - 24 Dec
3.6/5 Good! (57 reviews)
"It was facing the mount Kinabalu ,very nice view from our hotel.Very clear view of the mountain in the morning.but very upset there were no freezer provided to store our food.At least small freezer will do.Thanks."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2022

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island
3.5 out of 5
Manukan Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Manukan Island, Sabah
The price is RM776 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
RM776
per night
2 Jan - 3 Jan
4.3/5 Excellent! (68 reviews)
It's not worth the money. Stay clear of this one.
"The shuttle boat leaves at 12:30, and checkin is at 14:00? I can only guess it's a cash grab to force people to get lunch at the hotel's restaurant. Checkin was chaotic. We had to wait for an hour for our room to be ready. Hotel staff put us in an un-airconditioned room to sweat in the heat along ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2022

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island
Crystal Hill R
3 out of 5
Kg. Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah, 89308
The price is RM59 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
RM59
per night
2 Jan - 3 Jan
2.9/5 (181 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and view"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2022

Crystal Hill R
J Residence
3 out of 5
Kg. Tinompok, Mile 35, Kinabalu NP, Nabalu, Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah, 89300
The price is RM142 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
RM142
per night
8 Dec - 9 Dec
3.8/5 Good! (98 reviews)
"We stayed at Johnson Villa and the View from that villa was supernice, the kitchen utensil provided were good and almost everything was perfect. But they should improve in terms of hanging place for clothes and towel. At the same time, 3 of the dining chairs should be replaced since it easily broken ..."

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020

J Residence
Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel
3 out of 5
No 1 Jalan Taipan 28 Inanam, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88450
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM168 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
RM168
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
4.4/5 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"Friendly staff, fast checkin & checkout. Very clean. Very happy stay. ** The front walking steps to enter the building, the Center dividing slope. It will good or highly recommended to paste sticker marks with different Colors. International traveller might missed it, step on it & fell."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2022

Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos at Infinity Avenue
3 out of 5
Sutera Avenue Residences, Tower 2, Block B, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM187 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
RM187
per night
6 Dec - 7 Dec
4/5 Very Good! (47 reviews)
"Property is pretty new, need to ensure a lock is installed at the balcony as it can be aeccable from the outside of the unit. Ensure CLEANED towels is provided. Had smelly towels delivered to us and there was no housekeeping on one of the day. Provide shower caps."

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2019

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos at Infinity Avenue
The Klagan Hotel
3 out of 5
Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D, Warisan Square Jalan Tun Fuad Step, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM234 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
RM234
per night
4 Dec - 5 Dec
4.1/5 Very Good! (987 reviews)
"One of the best hotel in KK..recommended to everyone!! Thumbs up"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2022

The Klagan Hotel
Jesselton Quay Citypads
3 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
The price is RM240 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
RM240
per night
3 Jan - 4 Jan
Jesselton Quay Citypads
Sunset Seaview Beach Villas & Spa Suites at Nexus Karambunai
3.5 out of 5
PV104, Precinct Dillenia, Nexus, Residence Karambunai, Off Sepangar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88993
4.1/5 Very Good! (8 reviews)
"Great location & beach. Very disappointed with the condition of the property, very run downed. We can see that the property had good bones but just not maintained well. No property toiletries provided I.e face/hand towels, shampoo & conditioners. Aircond had leaks. Doors & windows leading out to ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2020

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Kota Kinabalu hotels information

Number of reviews 2800
Accommodation 537 hotels
Lowest Price RM59
Highest Price RM776

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Stanton Hotel

Stanton Hotel

5/5 Excellent
"The building very nice to ootd. Clean & rare"
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Stanton Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

5/5 Excellent
"Simply convenient of shopping and dining. "
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Posted 6 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria