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19 Oct - 20 Oct
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20 Oct - 21 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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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
£36
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 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 hotel reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
£25
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
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.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Leong Sze
£15
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 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 with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
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.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
£25
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 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 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 modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
£48
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.
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.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
£46
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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
£24
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 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 spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Paula
£59
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 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.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.
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
£17
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
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
£26
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 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 wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
£30
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 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 conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

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 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.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
£28
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
£47
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
£30
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 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.
Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
£27
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.
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.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
£28
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Front of property – evening/night
Gym
Lounge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
£31
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 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.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
£42
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
£25
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
D Arc Hotel
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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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"
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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 0.2 mi north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.2 mi southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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