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Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Sabah cheap hotels

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1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

2. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Try not get be placed on low floors... love the big room but its way too close to ground floor pool people can see ur room"
Canada
HEIDI
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a grand piano, and a large chandelier.

3. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (334 reviews)
"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "
Canada
Farzad
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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5. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful place nestled in a private feeling bay. Not a huge amount of options for gluten free, but over all a great place l."
Australia
Alister
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Australia
Michaela
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

7. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (623 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

9. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is AU$624
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Gaya Island Resort
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

10. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (359 reviews)
"The Borneo Beach Villa is an incredible value! The South China Sea is beautiful, clear and clean!! The villa is as pictured though with some wear and tear - though still lovely and spacious. We stayed in a unit with its own pool that was on the beach.The staff was very responsive. I would recommend renting a car if you are not too intimidated by driving on the left."
United States
Renee
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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."
Megan 7-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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