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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

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 hotel reception area with a glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.
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.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
P3,396
P4,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Hotel 7 Suria
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 room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofรญa
P1,675
P2,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
P1,037
P1,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.
A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
P1,854
P2,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
K Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
P4,111
P4,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.
A modern hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
P3,583
P4,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
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 modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
P1,713
P2,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
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 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 spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
KOK
P4,323
P4,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
P1,052
P1,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
P1,793
P2,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Gaya Centre Hotel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
P2,431
P2,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
P2,269
P2,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
P3,524
P4,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
P2,557
P2,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveler
P1,593
P2,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
P2,084
P2,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Gym
Room
Lounge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
P2,337
P2,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
P3,327
P3,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
P1,797
P2,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
D Arc Hotel
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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 6 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Seri Borneo Hotel, around 0.16 kilometers north of downtown Kota Kinabalu, is an Expedia guest favorite. WiFi and front desk services are just two of its amenities. AC Residence is another 3-star hotel that ranks highly among travelers. It comes with individually decorated rooms and unlimited data, and is about 0.16 kilometers southwest of the center.
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