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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, (149 reviews)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is RM296
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable stay at Dreamtel. Breakfast was good, staff was service-minded, and room was nice. The hotel has a central location. Good value for money."
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM153
RM190 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
Singapore
JUNGMI
The price is RM261
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (523 reviews)
"High speed internet & plenty of parking spaces "
Malaysia
Siang hur
The price is RM137
RM158 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Oceania Hotel

Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (126 reviews)
"Convenient and nice Staff "
Canada
Kevin
The price is RM107
RM136 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hotel 7 Suria

Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (736 reviews)
"Location was excellent "
Canada
King Wong
The price is RM185
RM210 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Gaya Centre Hotel

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (373 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, good amenities, convenient location"
Australia
FOON
The price is RM106
RM124 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (71 reviews)
"Staffs are so friendly especially the housekeeping staffs are very efficient and very fast respond..."
Malaysia
Santi
The price is RM83
RM100 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (306 reviews)
"Good location and close amenities."
United Kingdom
C
The price is RM114
RM145 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Hotel Capital

Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (81 reviews)
"Very Healthy breakfast very helpful kind staff"
Australia
Saxon
The price is RM187
RM212 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

Mamutik Island Lodge

Mamutik Island Lodge
3.0 star property
Mamutik Island
The price is RM450
RM496 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Mamutik Island Lodge

Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
3.0 star property
Ranau
5.8 out of 10, (187 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and view"
Malaysia
Imran
The price is RM71
RM94 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Crystal Hill R

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
The price is RM95
RM113 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hotel DeLeeton

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Kinarut
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (133 reviews)
"Nice to stay there. The restaurant served good foods. "
Malaysia
Ly
The price is RM203
RM250 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Property in Great area ,very safe and will book in there again Can Recommend"
United States
Gustav
The price is RM160
RM199 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
The Klagan Hotel

AC Residence

AC Residence
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Great room and service! "
Denmark
Tonje
The price is RM139
RM161 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
AC Residence

Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Nice n comfy.."
Malaysia
Catherine
The price is RM265
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Kokol Haven Resort

Hotel Gaia 95

Hotel Gaia 95
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (192 reviews)
"Stayed just for a night, decent value for the price."
United States
Chor Seng
The price is RM92
RM118 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Hotel Gaia 95

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (117 reviews)
"Few switch not properly well maintain, its dangerous. Not given priority car park although paid. Air cond not well maintainance. "
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
The price is RM129
RM163 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (734 reviews)
"Property was in a good location. Staff very friendly and cleaning staff done an excellent job during my whole stay. Hotel was very clean too."
United Kingdom
scott
The price is RM158
RM180 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
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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