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Sabah Oriental Hotel

1.69 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽2,230

a night

RWS South China Sea Place Suites

1.87 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽3,080

a night

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

1.10 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽2,655

a night

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Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

0.77 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
₽1,168

a night

Kinabalu Daya Hotel

0.11 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽1,699

a night

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

1.06 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽3,186

a night

Kinabalu 6ty3 Homestay

0.44 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽4,142

a night

1.91 km from city center

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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₽3,823

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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu rated best by other travelers

Rated by travelers as the best in the city, these stays all get 5 stars for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Signel Hostel
0.75 km from city center
1 062 ₽
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city center
2 230 ₽
Per night
Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street
0.82 km from city center
6 160 ₽
Per night
Signel Hostel
0.75 km from city center
1 062 ₽
Per night
Stanton Hotel
2.09 km from city center
2 230 ₽
Per night
Seaview Jesselton Quay Near Suria Sabah, Gaya Street
0.82 km from city center
6 160 ₽
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Kota Kinabalu.

3-star hotels

82 properties
from
1 062 ₽
per night

4-star hotels

28 properties
from
2 018 ₽
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
3 080 ₽
per night

3-star hotels

82 properties
from
1 062 ₽
per night

4-star hotels

28 properties
from
2 018 ₽
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
3 080 ₽
per night

Find a Kota Kinabalu hotel in the heart of the action

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Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Fast facts

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Highest-rated hotelPeaceful JQ Homestay – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4-star hotel price5 735 ₽ per night
Average 5-star hotel price14 763 ₽ per night
Need some inspiration on where to stay? Top rated cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Hilton Kota Kinabalu and Grandis Hotels and Resorts based on user reviews. Skyscanner hotels is a fast, free and simple way to organize your stay. In a few clicks you can easily search, compare and book your Kota Kinabalu accommodation by clicking directly through to the hotel or travel agent website. No fees are added to your stay by booking with us. To get started, simply add your chosen travel dates to the search box above and let us find cheap hotel deals for you. Or alternatively, select from the hotel options above.

Finding cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu: FAQs

In Kota Kinabalu, the expected average temperature in July is 26°C. The warmest month is typically May, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 23°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kota Kinabalu with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course, the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 531 ₽ per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 637 ₽ per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 5 212 ₽ per night, and the average price on weekends is 5 295 ₽. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city center.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu, and the most expensive day seems to be Friday.
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around 3 929 ₽ per night, and the cheapest 3-star hotel we've found is 849 ₽ per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around 5 841 ₽ per night, and the cheapest 4-star hotel we've found is 2 018 ₽ per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around 15 507 ₽ per night, and the cheapest 5-star hotel we've found is 2 230 ₽ per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is January, with an average price of 3 717 ₽ per night. The most expensive month is May, when the average room rate can be up to 6 691 ₽ per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in July is 5 204 ₽ per night, which is around 7% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Kota Kinabalu with kids in tow, try Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, and Grandis Hotels and Resorts.

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