Top 10 Hotels Near Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

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1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

46.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

sean

RM580

RM636 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

2. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

9.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Marco

RM176

RM200 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A flag on a pole, a bench, and a view of hills.

A building with a red roof and multiple rooms, situated on a hillside with a view of green hills and a winding path.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a water bottle, and a door with curtains.

A red metal structure with a staircase and a platform, possibly a temporary construction or access point.

3. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Anita

RM99

RM122 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A rustic building with a sign indicating a cafe and a truck shop.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A building with a balcony overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a sofa, two single beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a chair.

4. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lalitha

RM314

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

5. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

RM76

RM100 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a pool, and a stone wall.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

6. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

48.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

Renee

RM174

RM192 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.

A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

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.

7. Crystal Hill R

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Imran

RM71

RM94 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

8. J Residence

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Pierre

RM202

RM228 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.

9. The Klagan Regency

47.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Olive

RM189

RM214 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and red-roofed buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear waters, and lush greenery.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and blue chairs, fish-shaped hanging lights, and a central pillar.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

43.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

RM230

RM258 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furniture.

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern two-story house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang

7.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

RM1,668

RM1,801 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A traditional Japanese building with a covered walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden walls, and multiple seating options including bar stools and tables.

A wooden deck with benches and flower planters, overlooking a mountainous landscape with a clear sky.

12. Kinabalu Pine Resorts

10.5 km from Mt Kinabalu

KIM FUNG

A bedroom with a checkered bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a colorful abstract painting.

A parking lot with several cars and a basketball hoop in the foreground.

A room with a grey sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a fan, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.

13. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

RM144

RM180 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with balconies and a lush garden.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a valley with hills and greenery.

A wooden pathway flanked by lush greenery and yellow flowers.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a buffet counter.

14. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

RM244

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor terrace with artificial grass, tables, chairs, and a large umbrella.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large windows, and a unique wall design.

15. Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

47.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Saxon

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern lobby with a large sectional sofa, two round coffee tables, a chandelier, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel reception area with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a red rope barrier.

A buffet counter with various food items and a coffee station.

16. Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

47.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Randy

RM179

RM194 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a lush green landscape with hills and dense vegetation.

Two black chairs with slatted backs against a wooden wall.

A dining area with blue chairs and a wooden table, surrounded by shelves stocked with various snacks and condiments.

A room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard and a floral bedspread. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

17. D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

"We booked two nights but only stayed one as the toilet didnt work and when we got back in the arvo we had no water.the bedding was shir.mattress was shit.the front of house girl didnt give a shit.breakfast was so bad we didnt bother.the noise from trucks roaring by every two minutes all night made it impossible to sleep.looked like the toilets just ran into the bush.the worst place in asia. Of course wouldnt refund any money even our tourist tax. Absolute worst ever"

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A corridor with a green carpet, white walls with black cow patterns, and a ceiling with a grid pattern.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a bedside table with a kettle and cups.

A spacious outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a white ceiling, and red lanterns.

A building with a unique cow-patterned exterior, a red car parked in front, and a sign indicating it's a villa.

18. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

RM153

RM183 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

A room with a bunk bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a green mat.

A modern building with a sign for Lily Cottage & Kitchen, indicating it is a restaurant.

A small, triangular attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a wooden bench, and two beds.

19. Lily Cottage & Kitchen

8.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

A traditional building with a red roof, a stone staircase, and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and red accents. There are wall-mounted lights and a ceiling fan.

A reception office with a red roof and white columns, surrounded by greenery and two flags.

A spacious indoor area with a bench, potted plants, and a view of the outside.

20. Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

11.5 km from Mt Kinabalu

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very good 105 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 146 reviews	View
Ayana Holiday Resort	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge	7.4 Good 72 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

A mountainous landscape with a red bridge and lush greenery.

Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A memorial plaque with a British flag and text dedicated to the 641 British servicemen who died in the Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp and at Ranau 1943-1945.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a trip to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A tree trunk with a large, red, spiky fungus growing from it.

Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travellers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

The Pampines Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park and Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mt Kinabalu.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. Spend some time checking out Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, which is 5.6 mi from Mt Kinabalu, or make a stop by Kundasang War Memorial, located 6.1 mi away.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

2. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

3. Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

4. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

5. Mile 36 Lodge

6. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

7. Crystal Hill R

8. J Residence

9. The Klagan Regency

10. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

11. Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang

12. Kinabalu Pine Resorts

13. Ceaser's Place

14. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

15. Ibis Styles Kota Kinabalu Inanam Hotel

16. Grand InHotel Kota Kinabalu

17. D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge

18. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

19. Lily Cottage & Kitchen

20. Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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