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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
May 7 — May 82
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Discover well-known properties in Kota Kinabalu that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 530 hotels in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on April 30, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is $110/night.
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All filters7, Lorong Pasar Baru 1, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall Dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Walk In Hotel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.6
Excellent
272 reviews
Location
0.4 mi from city centre
$26
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with free parking, near Imago Shopping Mall This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a business center, and a children's pool. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
1382 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$22
Lot 95, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Hotel Gaia 95 offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
494 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre
$25
Shoplot 27 & 28, Jalan Tugu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, self parking, and a business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Hotel Traveller offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.7
Good
215 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$19
HotSpot, No. 5, Jalan Laiman Diki, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and free WiFi, as well as an LED TV and a bidet. Other amenities include towels, an electric kettle, a desk, and a sitting area.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
524 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
$20
Jalan Undan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with free parking Along with a 24-hour front desk, this smoke-free hotel has a front-desk safe and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. 3-Plus Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.5
Excellent
524 reviews
Location
4.0 mi from city centre
$26
Lot 45-46, Block E, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall Along with dry cleaning, this hotel has laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include free newspapers. Hotel DeLeeton offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.1
Excellent
423 reviews
Location
0.2 mi from city centre
$24
Lot 2B, Jalan Kepayan Kobusak, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Borneo Inn is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 7.2 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. Free private parking is available and the hotel also features car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at Borneo Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 5 km from the accommodation, while North Borneo Railway is 5.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 4 km from Borneo Inn.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
415 reviews
Location
2.8 mi from city centre
$19
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Featuring a shared lounge and views of quiet street, Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu is a sustainable holiday home located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.3 km from Filipino Market Sabah. It is set 2.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and offers a shared kitchen. The holiday home provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, a TV, a washing machine, and a shared bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. At the holiday home, all units are soundproof. At the holiday home, all units include bed linen and towels. North Borneo Railway is 5.3 km from the holiday home, while Likas City Mosque is 6.7 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6 km from Leisure homestay@Kota Kinabalu
Air Conditioning
9.5
Excellent
34 reviews
Location
1.1 mi from city centre
$26
Travel insights for budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu
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What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu is December ($22). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Kota Kinabalu is January ($232).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
The cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu is Wednesday ($60). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $183.
How much is a budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu tonight?
Users have found prices for budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $65, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $15 for a 4-star budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight.
How much is a Kota Kinabalu budget hotel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu this weekend for as little as $20/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $20/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Kota Kinabalu, the cheapest rate recently found was $16/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
Save money by booking a hotel at least 83 days before your trip to Kota Kinabalu. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was $18 per night.
Cheapest Budget hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Discover affordable stays in Kota Kinabalu that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kota Kinabalu can be found for as low as $8 per night. There is currently one property in Kota Kinabalu that can be booked for this price. Capsule Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 30, 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Kota Kinabalu we've come across for the dates selected. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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Lot 3.33, 3rd Floor Asia City Complex, Jalan Singgah Mata 2, Asia City ., Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
$8
Avg. per night
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$9
Avg. per night
No. 20-1, Lot 1, 1st Floor, Block G, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$9
Avg. per night
Level 1 - 5, Unit 29, Building No E, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$12
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Warisan Square C-03-03, C-03-04, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$12
Avg. per night
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$12
Avg. per night
1st To 4th Floor, Lot 133 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$14
Avg. per night
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.2 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
$16
Avg. per night
No 6, Lorong Sentosa 1, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$16
Avg. per night
No 12, Jalan Masjid Lama, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
Lot 95 & 96, Lintas Plaza Phase 2C, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
Other accommodations in Kota Kinabalu
Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Kota Kinabalu. There are 1,910 properties in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on April 30, 2025.
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41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.0 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$49
Avg. per night
$21
Avg. per night
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens PO Box 13751, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
9.9 mi from city centre
$53
Avg. per night
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
3.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$215
Avg. per night
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
13.4 mi from city centre
$158
Avg. per night