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A calm sea with a boat anchored near a small island.
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Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu
A coastal city with a marina, buildings, and a well-maintained park.
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Our top choices for Sabah cheap hotels

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, lobby lounge

1. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
The price is P5,491
P6,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool

2. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"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."
United Kingdom
Kingsley
The price is P5,895
P6,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Reception

3. The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (333 reviews)
"Room is very noisy Everything else was great Amazing breakfast and amazing staff "
Canada
Farzad
The price is P3,638
P4,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Terrace/patio

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, (1,002 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 P14,545
P17,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

5. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was super clean and the staff do their jobs amazingly 24/7"
United States
sean
The price is P9,053
P9,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay very much. A special mention deserves the staff ,everyone we encountered was genuinely very kind and happy to help and make our stay memorable. The breakfast was amazing. Also the pool was very nice."
United Kingdom
Ines
The price is P5,239
P5,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

7. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities. "
United States
Bethany
The price is P10,021
P10,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Magellan Sutera Resort
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

8. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (616 reviews)
"Perfectly placed property overlooking the sea. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly."
Malaysia
Murray
The price is P6,070
P6,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

9. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (450 reviews)
"Could be so much better - this is 3 or 4 start at best - Its missing the finishing touches that enhances guest experience - eg 1 hour for bags to be brought to room, food over priced and average - room aircon is not up to standard, not enough power outlets - in reality only one for guest use in the room, for the money there is better , far better"
Hong Kong SAR China
Simon
The price is P16,029
P26,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Gaya Island Resort
2 outdoor pools

10. Borneo Beach Villa & Suite

Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
4.0 star property
Karambunai
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (356 reviews)
"View was fine "
Australia
Matthew
The price is P3,445
P3,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel location is fantastic. We had a sea facing room and had a wonderful view of the ocean and mountains in the background, as well as fishing boats. The gym is also well equipped - multiple stationary bikes, treadmills, exercise machines. The only down side is that there is a strong odor of cigarettes in there all the time. May be due to bad air circulation in that room. There is also a nice outdoor pool. The breakfast buffet was very good, with lots of local and western choices. Hotel staff are wonderful, very helpful, polite and customer focused."
Merkna 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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