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A swimming pool with a slide and play structures, surrounded by a tiled deck and palm trees.

A restaurant interior with wooden benches, a black tiled wall with decorations, and a ceiling with circular light fixtures.

A row of modern hotel rooms with large windows and a red roof.

1. The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud

Kota Belud

Rp1.534.543

Rp1.701.268 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

An open wooden door leading to an outdoor area with a view of mountains.

A group of people standing on a viewing platform with a metal railing, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a porch, and a clear sky.

A market stall with durians displayed in crates.

2. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

Tamparuli

Rp272.896

Rp338.673 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beach with clear turquoise water, a small sandy island with a gazebo, and lush green vegetation.

A room with a bunk bed, a mosquito net, and a wooden bunk bed frame.

A green building with a red roof, a porch, and a small window.

A bamboo shower enclosure with a shelf holding toiletries.

3. The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

Kota Belud

Patrickennienke

Rp1.164.749

Rp1.301.874 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A table set with a martini glass, a cocktail with an orange slice garnish, and a clear glass. There are coasters, a pair of scissors, and a woven placemat. A life ring hangs from a tree, and a sign reads "SEA SAND BEACH."

A black leather wallet with "CABANA RETREAT" embossed on it, placed on a table with a plant beside it.

A tented accommodation with two beds, a small table, a lamp, and a plant.

A table set with plates, cutlery, a cocktail glass with an orange garnish, and a wooden coaster with a tent design.

4. Cabana Retreat - Glamping

Kota Belud

"I like the place. very nice, very clean. The housekeeping & reception as well as the staff at the bar are very friendly and because of that i feel very welcomed whereby I invited many of my friends to stay there again a few days after my first visit. BUT on my second visit with my friends we are disappointed when the property don't offer banana boat ride anymore because they said that they don't have a driver. Some of my friends come to try the banana boat. So we said that's fine, we'll play...

Danny

Rp891.538

Rp1.095.960 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A two-story building with a corrugated metal roof and a covered porch area.

A bedroom with a bed, a stone wall, a small fireplace, a fan, and a window with curtains.

A corridor with mosaic walls and a tiled floor, leading to a bright room with a window.

An outdoor wooden deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a metal railing.

5. Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

Kota Belud

Rp234.294

Rp308.698 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red rug. There are two doors, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a black door marked with the number 4, a large window with a view of the outside, and a ceiling fan.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a mural with 'We love DHR' text, and a large outdoor seating area.

A hallway with a black door, a patterned table, a vase with flowers, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

6. Hotel O Dh Residence

Kota Belud

Rp430.776

Rp530.722 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and red-roofed buildings.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a refrigerator, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outside.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with a beach, clear waters, and lush greenery.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and blue chairs, fish-shaped hanging lights, and a central pillar.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

Tuaran

Rp1.081.035

Rp1.211.463 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden house with a large deck and a covered area.

A mountainous landscape with a red-roofed building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lush, green landscape.

A white wooden chair with a wooden backrest and armrests, positioned on a wooden deck with a view of a mountain range in the background.

8. Mile 36 Lodge

Ranau

Wei Suan

Rp335.170

Rp439.446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden swing chair with a sign that reads "I'm Waiting for You" on a beach with clear turquoise water and a distant island.

A wooden cabin with a central open door leading to a covered outdoor area with wooden benches.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a bench, and a view of the beach.

A beachside water park with inflatable play structures, a pier, and a beach area with umbrellas and lounge chairs.

9. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

Kampung Mantanani

Jürgen

Rp5.062.409

Rp5.511.347 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A beach scene with a table and chairs, a fire, and a sunset.

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.

10. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

sean

Rp2.724.561

Rp2.986.471 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A mountainous landscape with houses and a road.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a window with curtains, a computer, and a small shelf with items.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are windows with curtains.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a patterned pathway.

11. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

Kundasang

Amina

Rp747.496

Rp851.241 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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.

12. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Ranau

Marco

Rp695.804

Rp795.413 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a pillow, and a balcony with a mountain view.

A compact kitchen with a marble backsplash, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A row of yellow buildings with blue railings and large windows.

13. Wind Valley Farmstay

Ranau

Arifin

Rp663.650

Rp827.052 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kota Kinabalu

Catherine

Rp1.006.582

Rp1.196.591 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including sofas and armchairs, and a visible entrance to the restaurant.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'Northern Inn' sign, featuring balconies and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

15. Hotel O Northern Inn

Kota Marudu

Gerard

Rp332.089

Rp419.231 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden tower structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a television, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

A gazebo with a roof and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

16. J Residence

Ranau

Pierre

Rp651.825

Rp747.916 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a view of the ocean, a pool, and a stone wall.

A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach.

17. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Karambunai

Renee

Rp764.730

Rp841.267 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beachside gazebo with a thatched roof, white drapes, and a massage table with cushions.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and greenery.

A grand staircase with wooden railings, marble steps, and decorative lighting.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

18. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Karambunai

Kunthea

Rp1.556.362

Rp1.724.816 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

An aerial view of a tropical island with a wooden pier leading to overwater bungalows.

A covered walkway with a tiled floor, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, sofa, TV, and wooden furniture.

19. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

Pulau Mantanani Besar

Anonymous traveller

Rp2.970.342

Rp3.972.604 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining area with a large window, wooden walls, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small shelf with a kettle.

A wooden sign with room names and dates, a modern house with a balcony, and lush greenery in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

20. Ayana Holiday Resort

Ranau

Anonymous traveller

Rp560.654

Rp649.543 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Stay near popular Kota Belud attractions

Mt Kinabalu

9.2/10 (34 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt Kinabalu during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Tamu Kota Belud

2.0/10 (1 review)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tamu Kota Belud during your stay in Kota Belud. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

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Pandan Pandan Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pandan Pandan Island during your travels in Kota Belud. Discover the area's mountain views and sunrises.

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Learn more about Kota Belud

Known as the 'Cowboy Town,' Kota Belud hosts vibrant Sunday markets where local Bajau, Dusun, and Kadazan tribes sell handicrafts and fresh produce. Nearby Mount Kinabalu offers spectacular hiking trails, while Mantanani Island's crystal waters provide perfect snorkelling spots to observe colourful marine life.

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A mountain range with a prominent peak, a forested valley, and a small building in the foreground.

Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

10/10 Excellent

"Great polite staff, very helpful, very happy. Nexus is a beautiful, picturesque escape from the normal hustle and bustle of everyday life. We would definitely book this place again. Just be sure to pack the insect repellent as you would going to any beach."

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Shangri la. The hotel is beautiful and the food was amazing. I wish I had asked for the receipe for some of the breakfast dishes!! Staff were very pleasent and always willing to help. Thank you Mariana for cleaning our room and leaving a lovely birthday message for my friend."

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

10/10 Excellent

"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Kokol Haven Resort

8/10 Good

"Room is spacious..clean..but tv channel all not clear and blurry.."

More cheap stays in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

0.5 KM, Jalan Ranau-Tamparuli Ranau Sabah

Rp281.201

Rp347.642 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Ceaser's Place

Kundasang Ranau Sabah

Rp506.487

Rp641.600 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

6.8/10 (97 reviews)

Wind Valley Farmstay

Kampung Mesilou Ranau Sabah

Rp663.650

Rp827.052 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

KM2, Jalan Mohimboyon Kibas Ranau Sabah

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Lodge 37T

Lot 7, 1st Floor, Block B Ranau Sabah

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5/10 (2 reviews)

Hotel Marudu Inn

Lot 61, Pekan Goshen, Jalan Langkon Pitas Kota Marudu Sabah

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Kota Belud?

The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This villa offers a private beach and private gardens. Other good options for your stay include The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud and Cabana Retreat - Glamping. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kota Belud has to offer?

Hotel O Disan Baang Kiulu: This holiday home rental outside of Kota Belud comes with cable TV so that you can feel at home during your trip. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. See all vacation rentals in Kota Belud.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kota Belud, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kota Belud.

What are some hotels with pools in Kota Belud?

The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud: Offers daily, an outdoor pool and free self parking. Also, another option that offers an on-site pool is Cabana Retreat - Glamping. View all hotels with pools in Kota Belud.

What is staying in Kota Belud like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Kota Belud has to offer, including its mountain views. In Kota Belud, there are 16 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kota Belud.

What are the top places to visit in Kota Belud?

Natural beauty is on display at Mount Kinabalu National Park, Mt Kinabalu and Pandan Pandan Island. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Majlis Daerah Kota Belud and Tamu Kota Belud. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Kota Belud guide.

What's the weather like in Kota Belud?

The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Kota Belud are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 269 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for Kota Belud hotels

1. The Bay Edge Resort Kota Belud

2. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

3. The Beachaven Chalets Kota Belud

4. Cabana Retreat - Glamping

5. Hotel O Flinstone Lodge

6. Hotel O Dh Residence

7. Hilton Garden Inn Kota Kinabalu Tuaran

8. Mile 36 Lodge

9. JSK Mantanani Island Resorts Trademark by Wyndham

10. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

11. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

12. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

13. Wind Valley Farmstay

14. Kokol Haven Resort

15. Hotel O Northern Inn

16. J Residence

17. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

18. Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

19. Sutera @ Mantanani Island Resort & Spa

20. Ayana Holiday Resort

Stay near popular Kota Belud attractions

Mt Kinabalu

Tamu Kota Belud

Pandan Pandan Island

Learn more about Kota Belud

Top Kota Belud Hotel Reviews

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Kokol Haven Resort

More cheap stays in Kota Belud

Lodge 37

Ceaser's Place

Wind Valley Farmstay

Super OYO 89300 Zen Garden Resort

Lodge 37T

Hotel Marudu Inn

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