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Tonight
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Tomorrow
23 Oct - 24 Oct
This weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct
Next weekend
30 Oct - 1 Nov

Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
Rp808.460
Rp873.137 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
Rp471.734
Rp600.717 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Leong Sze
Rp284.847
Rp351.706 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
Rp533.587
Rp620.438 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
K Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
Rp1.092.813
Rp1.224.402 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
Rp1.028.324
Rp1.154.661 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

7. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
Rp496.905
Rp580.728 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paula
Rp1.341.163
Rp1.492.527 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
Rp303.193
Rp401.838 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
Rp579.207
Rp625.532 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Gaya Centre Hotel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
Rp697.808
Rp797.704 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A showerhead and a control knob on a tiled wall.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
Rp583.531
Rp674.285 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
Rp1.012.973
Rp1.204.120 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Rp735.331
Rp838.321 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
Property amenity

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Rp537.799
Rp678.650 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
Rp559.212
Rp660.215 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Front of property – evening/night
Room
Lounge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
Rp614.934
Rp708.293 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
Rp954.869
Rp1.075.330 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
Rp516.883
Rp602.398 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
D Arc Hotel
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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 7 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
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Hotel 7 Suria

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 kilometres north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 kilometres southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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