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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a road and greenery.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a unique sink, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a view of a parking lot through a glass door.

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

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

Heidi

P3,664

P3,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.

Two white towels with embroidered text and decorative flowers.

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

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Zhen

P1,709

P1,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, large chandeliers, and a seating area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern building entrance with glass doors, a blue carpet, and two lion statues.

A buffet with various food options, a counter with plates, and a modern interior design.

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Genya

P3,158

P4,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a modern building with large windows.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern lobby with a reflective floor, a large abstract wall art, and a view of a staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble floor, a wooden bench, a glass railing, and a decorative wall piece.

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Michaela

P5,301

P5,878 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.

A spacious gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a clean, modern design.

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 modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Raul Miguel

P4,378

P4,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

A cozy living room with a sofa, cushions, a hanging light fixture, and potted plants.

A wooden wall with the text "SARANG HOSTEL KOTA KINABALU" and three hanging light fixtures.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, one orange and one beige. A wall-mounted lamp with a wooden base and a macrame wall hanging is visible. The room has a minimalist design with a clean, white color scheme.

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

P1,149

P1,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A calm water body with a paved walkway alongside.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door and a wooden slatted facade above.

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Sabah State Museum

Ong

P3,179

P3,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Kevin

P4,104

P4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A balcony with a table and chairs, offering a view of the sea and distant land.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern hotel with a waterfront view, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a parking area adjacent to the water.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Savannah

P6,266

P6,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

An outdoor lounge area with seating and a view of the sea at sunset.

A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.

A beachfront hotel with outdoor seating and palm trees.

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Bethany

P9,220

P10,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a polished marble floor.

A buffet with various dishes and decorative lighting.

A hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel lobby with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Shih Chung

P5,043

P5,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A rooftop terrace with potted plants and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with two beds, a round mirror, and a wall with a wave design.

A modern hotel building with a glass facade, a white van parked in front, and a car parked to the side.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

12. Oceania Hotel

1.1 km from Sabah State Museum

Jane

P2,826

P3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A modern building with a prominent 'Monocolo' sign, featuring a staircase leading to the entrance and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a small table.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Sabah State Museum

Thomas

P2,352

P2,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern restaurant with a central island, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a wall of framed items, and a decorative ceiling.

A banquet hall with tables set for a formal event, a red carpet, and a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar, surrounded by a busy urban street at night.

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Kampung Air, 1.9 km from Sabah State Museum

Joshua

P2,068

P2,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

15. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.4 km from Sabah State Museum

MASAKO

P2,140

P2,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall panel.

A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

0.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Ooi

P3,575

P4,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern living room with a sofa, a round glass coffee table, and a chair. Large windows with red curtains offer a view of a cityscape and mountains.

A modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool and a hot tub.

A modern living room with a kitchen area, a round coffee table, and a TV on a white cabinet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass partition, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

17. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.3 km from Sabah State Museum

Caroline

P2,867

P3,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.

18. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

scott

P2,085

P2,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the city through the window.

A minibar setup with a selection of beverages, a coffee machine, and a small shelf with decorative flowers.

A set of English Soap Company products arranged on a marble surface with a large yellow flower and green ferns.

A shower with a handheld showerhead and a wall-mounted control panel.

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

Kampung Air, 1.8 km from Sabah State Museum

Imran

P2,585

P2,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

An aerial view of a resort with a marina, golf course, and hotel buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A beach with lounge chairs facing the ocean, palm trees, and distant islands.

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Sabah State Museum

Antonette

P6,458

P7,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Sabah State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ritz Residence - A Member of The Luxury Hotel Group	9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group	9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	View
Hilton Kota Kinabalu	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels	9.4 Exceptional 158 reviews	View

Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Easily THE BEST experience in Kota Kinabalu. Not just the best hotel, the best experience. Exceptionally well managed. The staff here is amazing and when you've come a long long distance (California) that is so so appreciated. There are lower cost hotels, but there is no better value than this Hyatt in KK. After 34 hours of flying, to arrive and know that I will be 100% taken care of, is invaluable. I have stayed here now five trips to Borneo, and every time, everything is perfect. Especially the cleanliness. My room is always pristine. The cleaners work super super hard to make sure of that fact. And as well the staff at the front desk is always smartly assessing and managing your stay. And at breakfast, just love the staff and chefs, amazing food, amazing service, again 100% taken care of. Many thanks to everyone. See you again soon! - AB from Santa Barbara, California"

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Good location, very alert staff who demonstrated initiative in many small ways."

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"

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff good location"

Sabah Oriental Hotel

8/10 Good

"Pillow and some door lock need to be change"

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, staff very helpful and lots of amenities"

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel with lovely staff, there's an Orange store (very similar to 7 11) , an Indian restaurant and a cafe all in the vicinity. The only negative is the location as you'll have to take a Grab to travel around Kota Kinabalu."

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

8.6/10 (662 reviews)

During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Downbelow Adventure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Downbelow Adventure Centre during your stay in Kota Kinabalu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its marina.

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Museum of Islamic Civilisation

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of Islamic Civilisation during your trip to Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in the area.

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Sabah State Mosque

8.2/10 (150 reviews)

After visiting Sabah State Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kampung Sembulan Baru. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Agricultural Park

Explore the great outdoors at Sabah Agricultural Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

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Kompleks Karamunsing

7.8/10 (48 reviews)

During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kompleks Karamunsing. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Sabah Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the marina or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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All Saint's Cathedral

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

All Saint's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sabah State Museum?

Sabah State Museum 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 171 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Sabah State Museum?

Adjacent to Sabah State Museum, Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this apartment offers a fitness center and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu and The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay.

How many hotels will I find close to Sabah State Museum?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sabah State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sabah State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Sabah State Museum.

What can I see and do near Sabah State Museum?

Learn about local history at Atkinson Clock Tower and Koisaan Cultural Village. You can wander around Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, or Sabah Agricultural Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Downbelow Adventure Centre, Aquascape Center, and Monsopiad Cultural Village are some favorites close by Sabah State Museum.

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Our top choices for Sabah State Museum hotels

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

4. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

5. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

6. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

7. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

8. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

9. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

11. Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu

12. Oceania Hotel

13. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre

15. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

16. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

17. The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

18. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

19. A Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group

20. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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Top Sabah State Museum Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Sabah Oriental Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Kivana Suite, Vetro 11 by Ayuhouz

Other attractions near Sabah State Museum

Imago Shopping Mall

Downbelow Adventure Centre

Museum of Islamic Civilisation

Sabah State Mosque

Sabah Agricultural Park

Kompleks Karamunsing

Sabah Art Gallery

All Saint's Cathedral

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