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Top 10 Hotels Near Sabah State Museum

Outdoor pool
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

3.5 star property
1.1 km from Sabah State Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7)
"New property, room is fully equipped. "
Canada
SIEW YAP
The price is RM233
RM262 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds, bed sheets
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 star property
0.7 km from Sabah State Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (239)
"Quiet and room is spacious "
Malaysia
Ooi
The price is RM250
RM280 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Business centre
Oceania Hotel

Oceania Hotel

3.0 star property
0.9 km from Sabah State Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (523)
"Good hotel, need transportation to events good over all"
United States
Cavaughn
The price is RM137
RM158 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Oceania Hotel
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B

4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
"Shops nearby "
Malaysia
Kok Ken
The price is RM276
RM308 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Ritz Residence @ Imago Mall Loft B
Reception
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
"Good hotel and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is RM340
RM377 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
JPOD Capsule Hotel

JPOD Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
1 km from Sabah State Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"Very nice place.. The staff is very kind and polite"
Malaysia
robin
The price is RM46
RM60 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
JPOD Capsule Hotel
Restaurant
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Overall facilities are clean and convenient to downtown. "
Hong Kong SAR China
Yuet Ying
The price is RM200
RM248 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Café
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (144)
"Great hotel for vacation"
Singapore
Carol
The price is RM332
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
AC Residence

AC Residence

3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"I was worried because the residence doesn’t have a reception, but communication was excellent, and the staff are nearby to respond quickly. The staff are very friendly, and the room is extremely clean and tidy. There are many places to visit nearby, so the location is great. It was the best accommodation."
South Korea
??
The price is RM130
RM151 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
AC Residence
View from property
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU

HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU

4.0 star property
1.2 km from Sabah State Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"Clean rooms, convenient to Imago (15-minute walk). Surrounding area needs improvement. Unfortunately, experienced air-conditioning leakage."
Malaysia
EDMUND JOHN KIAN LOON
The price is RM251
RM282 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
HERITAGE SUITES KOTA KINABALU
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Homi Breeze 和逸微风

Homi Breeze 和逸微风

2.5 star property
1.1 km from Sabah State Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6)
"We arrived at nearly 10pm and didnt have the self check-in details so we had to send a text to receive the door codes. One of the rooms they said was ours already had people sleeping inside! Fortunately they gave us another room and we found them simple but comfortable. The shower was excellent!"
Singapore
Andrea
The price is RM146
RM217 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Homi Breeze 和逸微风
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (111)
"Great place. Walking distance to all. "
Singapore
Caroline
The price is RM234
RM263 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very friendly staff Cleaning room every day with fresh towels "
Canada
Susan
The price is RM373
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
Lobby lounge
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (331)
"Great place to stay with nice pool and good breakfast. Bell sound of the elevator in the hall close to our room was the only thing up for improvement."
Netherlands
Wouter
The price is RM255
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (599)
"overall quite nice, be aware that the hotel is right on the landing route to KKIA, so you can hear the planes flying right above your heads all day long"
Taiwan
SHU-WEI
The price is RM419
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Exterior
Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
1.6 km from Sabah State Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Great stay,helpful staff, nice room"
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is RM249
RM279 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
Lobby sitting area
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "
Malaysia
Imran
The price is RM74
RM90 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool
Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.2 km from Sabah State Museum
7.0 out of 10, Good, (304)
"Very good hoteal to stay with family."
Malaysia
Haris Shariman
The price is RM178
RM202 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Sabah Oriental Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again"
Australia
Lisa
The price is RM524
RM576 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Interior
Oikos Poshtel

Oikos Poshtel

2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13)
"Booke dthe family room for a friend and I. Had a great bathroom.very modern, a window, very comfy and cute. Would def stay again. Great value ad X rs from shopping centre and a top massage centre (Siam) in the same building)."
Australia
Larissa
The price is RM106
RM135 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Oikos Poshtel
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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Superb hotel with great location"
Mohd Haikal 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Hotels near other Sabah State Museum attractions

Imago Shopping Mall

4.3/5 (442 reviews)
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah State Museum?
Sabah State Museum is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkelling and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 178 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Sabah State Museum?
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sabah State Museum. Other good options within a few miles include The Magellan Sutera Resort and Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sabah State Museum?
Expedia has 178 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sabah State Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah State Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation'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, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Sabah State Museum.
What can I see and do near Sabah State Museum?
Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park or Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre if you want a dose of fresh air. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center and Water World Theme Park are some favourites close by Sabah State Museum.

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