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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) hotels

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

1. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
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 P8,756
P10,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

2. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Kampung Air, 6.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 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 P5,030
P5,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A buffet with various food items and a view of the sea.

3. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Hotel bello"
Italy
Davide
The price is P5,674
P6,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

4. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
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 P9,229
P10,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Magellan Sutera Resort
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

5. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (202 reviews)
"The room is a bit dated and the bathroom was grossed, with soap scum and mold. Staff was great and the breakfast was good with good varieties"
United States
Joo Ling
The price is P2,152
P2,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A wall with multilingual welcome signs and a sign indicating a nap zone area.

6. Napzone KKIA by Sovotel

Napzone KKIA by Sovotel
1.5 star property
0.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (78 reviews)
"very convenient to airport for travelers."
Taiwan
CHOU
Napzone KKIA by Sovotel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
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 P5,381
P5,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a dining area with stools, and a large window with curtains.

8. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru, 3.2 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, and a great location. Everything was perfect – highly recommended, would definitely stay here again!"
United Kingdom
Krisztina Rahel
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

9. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.9 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is P4,294
P4,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel corridor with a marble floor, dark wooden walls, and a large abstract artwork on the left.

10. Grandis Hotel

Grandis Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.7 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (923 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel ,location perfect with many restaurants to choose from and coffee shop right next door,so loved the fact that after a day out we relaxed with a coffee seated outside next to hotel .a door in the hotel lead us through into the 8th floor shopping mall , a wow factor . The food selection was superb . A grand hotel all in all"
United Kingdom
lana
The price is P5,360
P5,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Grandis Hotel
A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

11. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (620 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is P6,272
P6,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

12. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (216 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is P7,576
P8,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

13. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (603 reviews)
"Facilities a bit aged but clean room with nice club lounge room. Comfortable bed and good breakfast spread of local cruisine."
Singapore
Shih Chung
The price is P5,048
P5,605 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

14. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 6.1 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (240 reviews)
"The cleaning staff did a great job keeping the room clean. The food was excellent."
Japan
Genya
The price is P3,236
P4,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

15. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is P5,949
P6,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

16. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 4.6 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Good value, clean, convenient location."
United States
Raul Miguel
The price is P4,383
P4,887 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "MANDARIN HOTEL".

17. Mandarin Hotel

Mandarin Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (252 reviews)
"Great location. Able to walk to many locations and night food market next door."
Canada
Tamara
The price is P2,870
P3,253 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Mandarin Hotel
A person in a modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a tiled column, and a glass table with a drink.

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 7.8 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (736 reviews)
"The pool is a nice addition after a long day of excursions."
Canada
Kian Yung
The price is P3,788
P4,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group

Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
4.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 5.4 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37 reviews)
"The Regis was perfect for our 3 night stay in KK. Virtual front desk through WhatsApp was very responsive to all inquiries and the on site staff was extremely helpful. The location next to the Imago Mall was also quite convenient for anything we need plus ehailing to different spots in KK."
United States
Heidi
The price is P4,021
P4,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

20. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
3.5 star property
5.5 km from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is P4,105
P4,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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Compare popular hotels close to Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
K Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
29 reviews
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A modern hotel lobby with a glass partition, a car parked outside, and a clean, reflective floor.
Eminent Hotel
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
260 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
7.6
Good
13 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a large window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.
Rail Suite Aeropod
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
5 reviews
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A staircase leading to a landing with a wall-mounted light fixture and a small table with a vase of flowers.
One Hotel Lintas Jaya
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
13 reviews
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Top Kota Kinabalu Intl. 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 3 days ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

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C'haya Hotel

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8/10 Very Good! (224 reviews)

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Kota Kinabalu Intl. hotels information

Number of reviews
470
Accommodation
580 hotels
Lowest Price
P1,177
Highest Price
P34,519

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) is located in an area of Kota Kinabalu known for its beautiful island views, snorkeling, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations located within a mile of the airport.

Where is the best place to stay close to Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

K Hotel is a popular hotel, featuring concierge services and flat-screen TVs. It's located a short 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI). Other places to stay within close proximity to the airport include Napzone KKIA by Sovotel and The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations near Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).

What can I see and do near the airport in Kota Kinabalu?

Sights like Koisaan Cultural Village and Atkinson Clock Tower highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre, and Sabah Agricultural Park. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Monsopiad Cultural Village, and Aquascape Center are some favorites close by Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI).