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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 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.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
P2,825
P3,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofรญa
P1,698
P2,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
P1,034
P1,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
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.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
P1,849
P2,150 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 modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
P4,103
P4,584 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.
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.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
P3,573
P4,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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 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.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
P1,709
P1,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 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 coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Raul Miguel
P4,321
P4,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.
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
P1,049
P1,391 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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
P1,916
P2,069 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 hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
P2,425
P2,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
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 rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.
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
P1,515
P1,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
P2,265
P2,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
P3,518
P4,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
P2,240
P2,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.
Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveler
P1,345
P1,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
P2,080
P2,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Front of property - evening/night
Gym
Lounge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
P2,099
P2,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
P3,318
P3,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.
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
P1,680
P1,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
D Arc Hotel
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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 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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