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Here is a quick list of hotels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Casuarina Hotel |
7.2 / 10 (528 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
| Hotel Sixty3 |
8.4 / 10 (371 Reviews) |
From 53$ | |
| Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu |
8.5 / 10 (1645 Reviews) |
From 164$ | |
| Oyo 89864 Hotel Holiday Park |
5.9 / 10 (334 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| H2 Segama Backpacker |
6.3 / 10 (178 Reviews) |
From 14$ |
Visitors looking for hotels near Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village have some great options, including Hotel Shangri-La and Oceania Hotel. More than 54 deals not far from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village are our best options in the area.
Guests have left more than 1953 positive reviews about Mercure City Centre rated 7.8/10 for 83US$ per night.
The Jesselton Hotel rated 7.8/10 may also suit you — only 43US$ per one night.
Other best deals are Ease Hotel, Hotel Sixty3 and The Palace Hotel.
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Casuarina Hotel
From 21$
Due to a prime location in the very heart of the city, the guests of the 2-star Casuarina Hotel Kota Kinabalu will find Perdana Park 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring a shop and a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel is located about a 5-minute stroll from the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach.
The property is less than 5 minutes' walk from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, 10 minutes by car from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The entertainment venues in the Pantai Tanjung Aru district of Kota Kinabalu include B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination, 4 km from the Casuarina Kota Kinabalu. Also, the accommodation is 5 minutes' drive from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, and North Borneo train station is placed about 2.8 km away. Casuarina Hotel is located 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within close distance of SM La Salle bus stop.
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Offering a luggage room and a gift shop, the 3-star Hotel Sixty3 lies in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of Kota Kinabalu, nearly 19 minutes on foot from Handicraft Market and a 19-minute stroll from Warisan Square. Among the facilities of the smoke-free hotel there is a currency exchange and a cash machine, along with Wi-Fi in public areas.
This Kota Kinabalu property has a prime location about 25 minutes on foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market. The Sixty3 Kota Kinabalu is within a minutes' drive of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The nearest bus stop is Courtesey Shuttle for Sutera Harbour, set just 250 metres away, and North Borneo train station is 6 km away.
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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, located about 5 minutes on foot from Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort and within a 10-minute drive of B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination, features an infinity pool for guests to take a dip in. Offering 3 onsite restaurants with seafood, Malaysian and international cuisine, the 5-star resort is set 10 minutes' drive from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque.
The property is placed about 0.5 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and at a 3.3 km distance from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. You can visit City Park that is 10 minutes by car from the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation is a 15-minute stroll from SM Stella Maris bus stop and 3.9 km from North Borneo train station in Kota Kinabalu.
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Oyo 89864 Hotel Holiday Park Kota Kinabalu offers 150 rooms around 10 minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. This hotel provides guests with WiFi in public areas.
The accommodation in a quiet district, within 15 minutes' drive of Gaya Street Sunday Market. The 2-star hotel is also a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as Tanjung Aru Beach. This property is 10 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International airport and at a 6 km distance from North Borneo train station.
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H2 Segama Backpacker
From 14$
The 2-star H2 Segama Backpacker Hostel is located around a 20-minute walk from IMAGO Shopping Mall and just 10 minutes' walk from Mamutik Island. Public parking is available nearby.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy European dishes in Chilli Vanilla, which is 5 minutes' walk away. The grand Likas City Mosque is set at a 3.9 km distance from H2 Segama Backpacker Hostel. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is situated at a 6 km distance from North Borneo train station.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Casuarina Hotel |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Hotel Sixty3 |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu |
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Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu lies within 5 minutes' walk of Water Village Local History Museum and offers contemporary rooms with views of the China Sea. The Dynasty Restaurant restaurant and the lounge bar are available at this hotel boasting a perfect location in Kota Kinabalu.
The 4-star property is nestled in a central district, within a short walking distance of Plaza Wawasan. Atkinson Clock Tower is about 20 minutes' walk from the hotel, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 0.5 km away. This accommodation is placed within a minutes' drive of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. There is Kota Kinabalu City Mosque approximately 20 minutes' walk away, and KK Sentral - Sipitang Express to Brunei bus station just a short stroll away from Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu. The property is set 4.4 km from the North Borneo train station.
For example, Celyn City Hotel rated 8.0/10 is one of the best options from 11US$ per night.
Try as well Tang Dynasty Park Hotel — it is rated 9.0/10 and costs 27US$ per night.
Guests have left more than 2863 positive reviews about Oyo 699 Plaza Hotel rated 7.4/10 for 20US$ per night.
Hotel Capital rated 8.2/10 may also suit you — only 33US$ per one night.
Other top-rated options include Cititel Express, Hotspot @ City Centre By Ssvc and Pantai Inn.
Sabah Oriental Hotel with room rates from 11US$ per night is a 4-star property that includes an outdoor swimming pool, free shuttle bus service and 24-hour room service.
One more suitable place is Le Meridien — pay about 83US$ to book it.
Other great deals are The Jesselton Hotel, Zara'S Boutique Hotel @ Harbour City and Le Hotel.
One of kotakinabalumyhotels.com best hotels is a 3-star Lintas Platinum Hotel from 14US$ per night.
Another possible choice is The Magellan Sutera Resort with a rating 8.0/10 for about 137US$ per night.
Other modern hotels in Kota Kinabalu are Le Meridien, Toojou Kota Kinabalu and Sabah Oriental Hotel.
Monaco Boutique Hotel Sadong Jaya is the best couple hotel in Kota Kinabalu from 11US$ per night.
We also recommend Hotel Kooler Inn, providing shopping service, 24-hour reception and laundry service.
Set a 10-minute walk away, Stanton Hotel (rating: 7.6/10) is one of the top Kota Kinabalu deals with shuttle service, concierge service and cots. This 3-star accommodation also has late check-out service and concierge service on site. Other top options are Kinabalu Daya Hotel, Hotel Sri Iskandar and C'Haya Hotel.