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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
May 6 — May 72
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Popular Designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu

Discover well-known properties in Kota Kinabalu that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 27 hotels in Kota Kinabalu and price data was last updated on April 29, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Kota Kinabalu is .
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Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Locked Bag 100, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor swimming pools Spend the day relaxing at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai's private beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai offers 485 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
7.3
Good
2188 reviews
Location
9.9 mi from city centre
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, 1a Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Situated in Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels and Resorts is a short walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and offers a rooftop terrace and a swimming pool. It provides complimentary Wi-Fi, a coffee bar and a kids pool. Guests of this 4-star hotel can plan excursions with the assistance of the tour desk. For those travelling with children Grandis Hotels and Resorts offers babysitting/child services. Guests can also appreciate sea views from the on-site gym. Rooms feature an en suite bathroom equipped with a power shower, a hair dryer and slippers. They are air conditioned and offer a flat-screen TV, a mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. Grandis Hotels and Resorts provides a variety of in-house dining options, including a modern restaurant and a bar. Afternoon tea is available daily at Piano Lounge. Grandis Hotels and Resorts is close to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, making it easy for guests to travel around Kota Kinabalu and its surrounding areas. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Kota Kinabalu International Airport, which is just a 15-minute drive away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
2097 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Resort with private beach, full-service spa Catch some rays on Gaya Island Resort's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Gaya Island Resort offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1047 reviews
Location
3.5 mi from city centre
63 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Hotel Sixty3 offers 100 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
2248 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
69 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Imago Shopping Mall Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a banquet hall. The Jesselton Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
1056 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Housed in a 20th-century property in Kota Kinabalu, The Magellan Sutera combines an old-world feel with 21st century amenities, such as a private beach and an outdoor pool. Guests also have exclusive access to the Mandara Spa and Fitness centre. The resort treats guests to a variety of recreational amenities and services, such as billiards and an 18-hole golf course called Golf Course & Driving Range. Free wireless internet is provided for those guests who want to stay connected while travelling. Little Magellan & Children Playground and Swimming Pool are also available for those staying on the property. The rooms are air conditioned and include a mini bar, a private balcony and a coffee maker. They have an en suite bathroom with slippers, a hair dryer and bathrobes. The Magellan Sutera boasts convenient dining options, including Mediterranean dishes at Al Fresco and Italian meals at Ferdinand's. Breakfast is available each morning and can be savoured in the comfort of the rooms. Other dining options are also on-site. Situated just 10-minutes' car ride from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, the resort provides free private parking on site. The staff at the tour desk are available to book and organise activities in Kota Kinabalu.
8.6
Excellent
4303 reviews
Location
1.0 mi from city centre
Jalan Pantai, Locked Bag 2084, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Imago Shopping Mall This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Horizon Hotel offers 180 accommodations with minibars and safes. 42-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2705 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Luxury Kota Kinabalu hotel in Downtown Kota Kinabalu with 2 restaurants This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers 288 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
2320 reviews
Location
0.7 mi from city centre

What is the cheapest day to stay in a designer hotel in Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest day to stay in Kota Kinabalu is Monday ($25). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is $318.

How much is a designer hotel in Kota Kinabalu tonight?

Users have found prices for designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu tonight starting as low as $19, rising to an average cost of $65, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $31 for a 4-star designer hotel in Kota Kinabalu for tonight.

How much is a Kota Kinabalu designer hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu this weekend for as little as $22/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $22/night. For a 4-star designer hotel in Kota Kinabalu, the cheapest rate recently found was $35/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 Designer 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 $16 per night. There is currently one property in Kota Kinabalu that can be booked for this price. Promenade Service Apartment is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kota Kinabalu. Price data was last updated on April 29, 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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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.2 mi from city centre
Air Conditioning
Airport shuttle
$16
Avg. per night
Unit no.7, Block B, Ground Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$18
Avg. per night
Lorong Kemajuan Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$22
Avg. per night
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$25
Avg. per night
Lot 30, Block A, Ground Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
Lot 60-64, Lorong Ikan Juara 5, Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$25
Avg. per night
5, Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$26
Avg. per night
1 Borneo Hypermall, Jalan Ums, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$27
Avg. per night
N0.1,Jalan Singgah Mata1,Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$28
Avg. per night
25-26 Block E, Kk Times Square, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night
No 136 & 138, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$31
Avg. per night
Lorong Ming Garden, Jalan Coastal, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
One Place Mall, Lorong Putat 3, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
6.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$32
Avg. per night
Jalan Sembulan, P O Box No 12908, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$36
Avg. per night
Tb-00-01, 1 Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
5.7 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$38
Avg. per night
Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$40
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 29, 2025.
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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
$219
Avg. per night
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
13.4 mi from city centre
$158
Avg. per night
41, Jalan Gaya, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
1.0 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$51
Avg. per night
Lorong Kemajuan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$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

Explore Kota Kinabalu

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Designer hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kota Kinabalu to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on April 29, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

    Generally, it costs $45/night to stay at a Designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu. $16/night was the cheapest price recently found by our users for these types of hotels. Our users visiting Kota Kinabalu have found that Promenade Service Apartment is usually the cheapest Designer hotels.

  • How do prices at Designer hotels compare to other hotels in Kota Kinabalu?

    Designer hotels in Kota Kinabalu will likely cost you more money than booking other hotels in the city. You should expect to pay $45 per night if you are looking to book a Designer hotels in the city of Kota Kinabalu. The city of Kota Kinabalu itself will usually cost around $43/night for a hotel.

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