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A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

A spacious room with a large window overlooking a body of water and lush greenery. There is a white sofa with striped cushions and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa, a table with a coconut and snacks, and a potted plant.

An open-plan lounge area with wooden flooring and seating, overlooking a body of water and greenery.

1. Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

Kiu Hung Wilson

$203 nightly

$224 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

A beach with white lounge chairs, white umbrellas, and a clear view of the water and distant mountains.

A lakeside resort with multiple buildings, including a large hotel with balconies and a smaller structure with a thatched roof.

A spacious lounge area with a view of the sea, featuring comfortable seating, pendant lighting, and a wooden ceiling.

2. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Simon

$361 nightly

$393 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A beach scene with a couple embracing, a clear sky, and calm sea.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Genya

$67 nightly

$75 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling, a large window offering a view of the sea, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a view of the sea through large windows.

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors and balconies, situated by a waterfront with a boat docked nearby.

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Davide

$92 nightly

$102 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

A modern office space with a reception desk, computers, and a glass partition.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden panel wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack above.

5. Mandarin Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Tamara

$35 nightly

$41 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A beach scene with a swing set, palm trees, and a sunset.

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

6. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

$268 nightly

$290 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple bookshelves, and a grand piano.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, a large window with a view of the sea, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with a view of the sea.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Cilla

$94 nightly

$104 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

8. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Ines

$88 nightly

$97 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel interior with a wooden slat wall, a sign reading "GAIA95", and a view of the outside through a window.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "GAIA95".

A hotel named "CAIA 95" with a modern facade, a business service center, and a visible entrance.

9. Hotel Gaia 95

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Brittany

$23 nightly

$27 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with black and white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.

10. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Donna

$36 nightly

$39 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.

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.

11. Hotel 7 Suria

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Ai Ming

$54 nightly

$61 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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 hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

12. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

$26 nightly

$31 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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 reception area with marble walls, a reception desk, and a digital information board.

13. Hotel Capital

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sofía

$29 nightly

$33 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a wall with feather artwork, and a ceiling light.

A hotel with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QLIO HOTEL," and a red fire hydrant outside.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden console table, and a colorful abstract wall art piece.

14. Qlio Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Myona

$27 nightly

$32 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of buildings.

Two pairs of grey socks in plastic packaging on a tan leather surface.

A street with buildings, cars, and a sign for a health care laboratory.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.

15. CJ Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Scott

$27 nightly

$31 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

A window with sheer curtains, a view of a body of water, and a distant hill.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, several receptionists, and a large potted plant.

16. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

$47 nightly

$50 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

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 modern hotel room with two beds, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a seating area with a chair and a table.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

17. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Raul Miguel

$89 nightly

$99 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

18. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Murray

$112 nightly

$123 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a green wall.

A staircase with a potted plant and a framed picture on the wall.

A hallway with wooden chairs, a vase of flowers, and a staircase in the background.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, several armchairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

19. Hotel Eden54

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Anonymous traveler

$24 nightly

$29 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

A tall hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a sign indicating it is a Mercure hotel.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of buildings.

20. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kian Yung

$61 nightly

$69 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Hotel Capital

10/10 Excellent

"I LOVE TO STAY WITH THIS HOTEL. VERY CONVENIENCE. NEAR TO TAMU GAYA WHICH ME AND MY FAMILY LOVE TO GO THERE. SURROUNDING WITH NEAR SUPERMARKET AND MALL. . EVERY TIME TO KK, WE WILL STAY TO THIS HOTEL. 5 STAR TO STAY HERE"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and cosy. Staff very friendly and helpful."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great swimming pool with view of the sunset. The 24 hour gym is very nice. The restaurant on the 6th floor on the same floor as the gym and pool is very good too, though a bit expensive for what you get. They did allow substitutions, for example substituting a fried chicken sandwich for a grilled chicken sandwich, and having sauces on the side. You just have to ask them for this. The ground floor restaurant is more affordable, but most of the dishes serve fried meat, so it’s not a good choice for health conscious eaters. The bed was very comfortable, though not long enough for taller people, which resulted in my feet hanging off the end. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is excellent, with so many places within walking distance, be it outdoor fresh fish restaurants, night markets, during street, jetties for boat excursions, etc. What’s nice too is in the lobby there is kind of a small mall, with an Orange convenience store, a souvenir shop, and chocolate shop, a Burger King, and a terrific Cantonese style fish restaurant. It’s nice sometimes to not go out in the heat and have a nice meal. I found that the fish restaurant was the best place to eat in the hotel and mall complex. Nearby within walking distance are large shopping malls, including a place called Wisma Merdeka, which is the best place to change money. Be warned though , that this downtown area is dirty and maybe even scary to some, so take that into consideration."

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"A very well appointed hotel to relax and explore Sabah, Borneo. The staff could not be more personable and attentive, which transformed our experience and made it very special for our break. The breakfast is plentiful and well arrayed, covering Asian and Western Cuisine. The pool side lunch is reasonable in offering, and while we did not opt for dinner, the choice of restaurants were ample for a 4 night stay. The garden wing room was well sized for a family, and the housekeeping staff have thought of all the needs for modern travel. The location is about a 45 minute drive from the airport and the main city, which did not affect our needs but some might find a bit remote. The adjoining rasa ria reserve was quite special and the choice of activities on offer is fantastic. The daytime entertainment at the poolside is really good. With fond memories, we would definitely comeback."

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Gayana Marine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

8/10 Good

"Well located with easy access to ferry terminal and main business district. Property needs a little updating and maintenance, but rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat within easy walking distance."

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Borneo Suites Hotel

LOT 36, TAMAN FRASER Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$17 nightly

$21 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH

$18 nightly

$22 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

6.2/10 (12 reviews)

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$20 nightly

$24 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (38 reviews)

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

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$36 nightly

$41 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$38 nightly

$44 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)

La.mer Butik Hotel

Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$55 nightly

$62 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Kampung Gaya?

The best area to stay in Kampung Gaya is along the main strip of Gaya Street for direct access to its main attractions.Gaya Street is the heart of Kampung Gaya, known for its bustling Sunday Market and a concentration of shops, restaurants, and local businesses. It's a central and convenient location for exploring the town on foot. The street itself is relatively compact, making it easy to navigate.Couples looking for a convenient and engaging stay will find this area ideal. You'll be steps away from local eateries offering traditional Sabah cuisine and unique craft shops. The proximity to the waterfront also provides opportunities for pleasant evening strolls.For travelers prioritizing ease of access to the town's primary activities, staying directly on or just off Gaya Street is the most practical choice.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Kampung Gaya.

How much is the nightly rate at a Kampung Gaya hotel?

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Our top choices for Kampung Gaya hotels

1. Gayana Marine Resort

2. Gaya Island Resort

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5. Mandarin Hotel

6. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

9. Hotel Gaia 95

10. Signel Poshtel, the Rare Gem of North Borneo

11. Hotel 7 Suria

12. AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

13. Hotel Capital

14. Qlio Hotel

15. CJ Residence

16. The Klagan Hotel

17. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

18. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

19. Hotel Eden54

20. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Hotel Capital

Grandis Hotel

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Borneo Suites Hotel

Warisan Hotel

1 City Hotel

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

KK Times Square Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

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