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Top Cities in Sabah

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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

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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, (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is P5,679
P6,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (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 P5,389
P5,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 P3,642
P4,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 P8,783
P10,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

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 P9,210
P10,100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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 P5,037
P5,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 P9,242
P10,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is P6,278
P6,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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, (450 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is P16,578
P27,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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 P3,046
P3,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Borneo Beach Villa & Suite
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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"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"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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