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Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (128 reviews)
"Staff friendly and room is not bad. Had stayed here many times"
United States
Ai Ming
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel 7 Suria
Lobby sitting area

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Clean and nice location to go everywhere. Staff was so nice and also room was spacious and clean"
Singapore
JUNGMI
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

K Hotel

K Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
United States
Jovita
$28 nightly
The price is $33
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
K Hotel
Reception

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (157 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
$123 nightly
The price is $136
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Exterior

Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (18 reviews)
"Nice n comfy.."
Malaysia
Catherine
$61 nightly
The price is $68
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Kokol Haven Resort
Breakfast area

The Klagan Hotel

The Klagan Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay. The staff were friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.The breakfast served was very good. The location was very good too."
Australia
John
$55 nightly
The price is $61
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Klagan Hotel
Interior entrance

The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
3.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (334 reviews)
"We loved the Klagan regency. Everything about it was amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay there again if we visit Kota Kinabalu."
Ireland
Olive
$50 nightly
The price is $56
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Klagan Regency
Reception

Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (90 reviews)
"Ok hotel for staying the night. For the price, it's worth it."
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
$22 nightly
The price is $26
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel DeLeeton
Deluxe Room | View from property

Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
3.0 star property
Ranau
5.8 out of 10, (187 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and view"
Malaysia
Imran
$17 nightly
The price is $21
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Crystal Hill R
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi, individually decorated

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."
South Korea
Anonymous traveler
$42 nightly
The price is $48
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Deluxe King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (312 reviews)
"Shops nearby, good location."
United States
Sofía
$28 nightly
The price is $33
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Capital
Outdoor pool

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (426 reviews)
"Room clean, a double room family setting floor with ample space. Very comfortable. I am higjly graded it when comparing with prices. Sure i will highly recommeneded it to friends of mine going to KK. I want to know if you have charged me about this booking as Sky Hotel staff told me they could received the booking money. Please advise me."
Hong Kong SAR China
Mo kwan Packy
$34 nightly
The price is $39
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Street view

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.4 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"Clean roon good location"
Canada
Marco
$34 nightly
The price is $40
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Beach/ocean view

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
3.0 star property
Kinarut
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (133 reviews)
"Nice to stay there. The restaurant served good foods. "
Malaysia
Ly
$56 nightly
The price is $63
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Total with taxes and fees
Langkah Syabas Beach Resort
Cafe

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"Room was very clean and the staff are helpful. "
Singapore
Sazali
$37 nightly
The price is $43
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Outdoor pool

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (305 reviews)
"Good place for reasonable price."
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
$27 nightly
The price is $32
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Sabah Oriental Hotel
City Double Room (AC 9) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
"I had great time during my trip, easy check in and out, walking distance to most places"
Canada
Zhen
$29 nightly
The price is $34
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Terrace/patio

Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (738 reviews)
"Small gym with good basic equipment. Room clean, view very lovely. A little noisy late at night from the end of the evening scooter rush. Staff are super friendly and extremely helpful. Great place to stay - especially if you’re doing water-based activities where you need to meet at the docks. "
United Kingdom
Lucy
$32 nightly
The price is $37
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
Gaya Centre Hotel
Front of property

Mile 36 Lodge

Mile 36 Lodge
3.0 star property
Ranau
7.2 out of 10, Good, (146 reviews)
"Staff were lovely and helpful, setting was beautiful, and the accommodation was clean and comfortable! Location is slightly out of the way if you haven’t got a car, as walking on the side of the road is sketchy. But fantastic value for money - would recommend it to everyone on a budget :)"
Australia
Tom
$20 nightly
The price is $24
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Mile 36 Lodge
Meeting facility

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (740 reviews)
"Property was in a good location. Staff very friendly and cleaning staff done an excellent job during my whole stay. Hotel was very clean too."
United Kingdom
scott
$33 nightly
The price is $38
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
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$87 nightly
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$96 total
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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 4 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
Kee 2-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Hotel 7 Suria

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Kota Kinabalu

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Kota Kinabalu, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers seeking an affordable and pleasant Kota Kinabalu property often choose Seri Borneo Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.2 mi north of the center, comes with WiFi and front desk services. Need another suggestion? Situated 0.2 mi southwest of downtown and including individually decorated rooms and unlimited data, AC Residence is another top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also feature a bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Kota Kinabalu trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy a heightened level of comfort.

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