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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

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 hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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
RM184
RM228 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
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 white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
RM113
RM143 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
RM69
RM84 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
RM121
RM140 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
K Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
RM268
RM299 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
RM155
RM183 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
RM148
RM169 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
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.
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.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Raul Miguel
RM286
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
RM71
RM94 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Crystal Hill R
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 spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
RM132
RM142 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Gaya Centre Hotel
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 hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
RM176
RM200 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
RM110
RM129 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
RM156
RM178 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
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.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
RM230
RM273 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
RM167
RM190 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
RM115
RM146 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
RM136
RM160 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
RM153
RM165 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
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.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
RM210
RM237 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
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.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
RM124
RM144 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
D Arc Hotel
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Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent
"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"
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Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
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Posted 7 months ago
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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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