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Era Suites Seaview @ The Shore Kota Kinabalu

0.55 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
Rs 8,446

a night

Iskandar Sinsuran Guesthouse

0.77 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
Rs 3,455

a night

ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

1.10 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
Rs 7,678

a night

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A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

1.06 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Agoda
From
Rs 8,062

a night

Sabah Oriental Hotel

1.69 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
Vio.com
From
Rs 11,517

a night

Ming Garden Hotel & Residences

1.91 km from city centre

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From
Rs 9,214

a night

TD Plaza Hotel

1.62 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
Rs 5,758

a night

HotSpot @ City Centre by Ssvc

0.82 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel
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From
Rs 6,526

a night

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Hotels in Kota Kinabalu rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
Rs6,142
Per night
Homy Seafront Hostel
1.10 km from city centre
Rs4,607
Per night
Vibrant Hostel
2.18 km from city centre
Rs5,758
Per night
Faloe Hostel
2.26 km from city centre
Rs6,142
Per night
Homy Seafront Hostel
1.10 km from city centre
Rs4,607
Per night
Vibrant Hostel
2.18 km from city centre
Rs5,758
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

72 properties
from
Rs3,839
per night

4-star hotels

21 properties
from
Rs6,910
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
Rs8,062
per night

3-star hotels

72 properties
from
Rs3,839
per night

4-star hotels

21 properties
from
Rs6,910
per night

5-star hotels

13 properties
from
Rs8,062
per night

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Tanjung Aru Beach

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Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

Tanjung Aru Beach

Mamutik Island

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque

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Highest rated hotelSutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookNovember
Average 4 star hotel priceRs17,276 per night
Average 5 star hotel priceRs33,785 per night
Need some inspiration on where to stay? Top rated cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu include Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels and Resorts and The Magellan Sutera Resort based on user reviews. Skyscanner hotels is a fast, free and simple way to organise 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 June 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 Rs2,687 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for Rs2,687 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is Rs17,325 per night, and the average price on weekends is Rs18,230. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), which is 5.8km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around Rs11,133 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is Rs3,071 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around Rs18,044 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is Rs6,910 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu is currently around Rs46,071 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is Rs7,678 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is November, with an average price of Rs9,214 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to Rs18,044 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in June is Rs16,892 per night, which is around 15% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Kota Kinabalu with kids in tow, try Grandis Hotels and Resorts, The Klagan Regency 1Borneo and Tang Dynasty Hotel.

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