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

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

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

1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kip

$84 nightly

$93 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Catherine

$58 nightly

$64 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

3. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Paula

$68 nightly

$76 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water and a forested hill. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a balcony with a city view.

A person standing by a window with arms raised, overlooking a lush green landscape and distant mountains.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the water, surrounded by a modern architectural design with vertical wooden slats and a glass barrier.

4. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MRS

$98 nightly

$108 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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

A terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water with a sunset.

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

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Sri Ganesh

$91 nightly

$100 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a view of the sea.

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

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

6. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

MUN TAT

$55 nightly

$62 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A modern interior with three arched windows, leather seating, and a central table.

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

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Michaela

$80 nightly

$87 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 hallway with a wooden door, a white cabinet, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

8. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kunthea

$24 nightly

$29 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lawn and palm trees through the glass door.

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

$200 nightly

$217 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.

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

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

$134 nightly

$148 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A person sitting in a clear blue infinity pool with a view of a distant island and a calm sea.

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Savannah

$93 nightly

$103 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV screen displaying a hotel name.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Joshua

$27 nightly

$29 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, potted plants, and a glass storefront.

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

13. The Klagan Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

John

$46 nightly

$49 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.

14. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Thomas

$69 nightly

$77 total

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

A multi-level hotel with a large indoor swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Pan Borneo' sign at the top.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV displaying a menu, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

15. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Velmor

$35 nightly

$41 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hallway with a wooden door, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

16. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Heidi

$58 nightly

$66 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

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.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Zhen

$28 nightly

$32 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.

A modern building with a unique curved roof and a parking lot in front.

A large swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and distant mountains.

A modern living room with a long wooden table, a black and gold cabinet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

18. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

Tanjung Aru

Krisztina Rahel

$59 nightly

$66 total

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, multiple seating arrangements, and a bar area with various bottles and glasses.

A beachside bar with outdoor seating, palm trees, and string lights.

19. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Eleanor

$120 nightly

$132 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Antonette

$75 nightly

$84 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Great staff and lovely breakfast"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"

K Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Hotel O Storytel

Unit 3.15, 3rd Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$12 nightly

$16 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)

Warisan Hotel

WARISAN SQUARE, 88100, Kota Kinabalu SABAH

$15 nightly

$19 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

6.6/10 (11 reviews)

Signature Inn

43, Jl. Pantai, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$15 nightly

$19 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

1 City Hotel

Lot 1, Block B, Ground Floor Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$21 nightly

$25 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (40 reviews)

KK Times Square Hotel

C-16-G, Signature Office Kota Kinabalu Sabah

$31 nightly

$36 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (166 reviews)

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

kota kinabalu times square Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu

$34 nightly

$39 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (3 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?

Prices for hotels in Kampung Gaya often vary, but you can find a great deal from $16 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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1. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

2. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

3. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

4. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

6. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

7. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

8. CJ Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

9. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

12. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

13. The Klagan Hotel

14. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

15. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

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

18. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

19. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Top Kampung Gaya Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

K Hotel

More cheap stays in Kampung Gaya

Hotel O Storytel

Warisan Hotel

Signature Inn

1 City Hotel

KK Times Square Hotel

Cottonhouz, KK Times Square by Ayuhouz

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