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Check availability on Kota Kinabalu 3 Star Hotels

Tonight
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Tomorrow
7 Oct - 8 Oct
This weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct
Next weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct

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 hotel reception area with a glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.
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.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
Rp808.080
Rp997.375 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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 multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
Rp485.082
Rp616.177 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 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.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Rp295.575
Rp363.001 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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 hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
Rp528.601
Rp614.673 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.
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.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
Rp1.173.555
Rp1.311.280 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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
Rp1.021.537
Rp1.147.040 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 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.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
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
Rp488.445
Rp571.301 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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 spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Raul Miguel
Rp1.234.161
Rp1.376.674 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 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.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
Rp297.249
Rp394.534 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
Rp575.598
Rp621.647 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 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 wooden deck with a view of mountains.
A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
Rp693.202
Rp792.438 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveller
Rp433.672
Rp512.207 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
Rp646.975
Rp742.513 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
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
Rp1.005.103
Rp1.194.792 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
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.
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.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Rp640.285
Rp735.288 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Rp383.952
Rp496.861 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
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
Rp595.116
Rp702.519 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Room
Lounge
Gym

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
Rp599.921
Rp691.695 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
Rp949.889
Rp1.069.721 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
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
Rp480.365
Rp562.574 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
D Arc Hotel
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K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
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Posted 6 months ago
K Hotel
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Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
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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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