99a9b3a8c0bf4499a6326cb647e25d16

Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »

Find out about Kota Kinabalu hotels before you book by reading Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews from Real Travelers across the web. Then compare prices across multiple sites to find a great deal.

Kota Kinabalu Travel Experiences

  • Eric in Asia! Eric in Asia! said

    Excited to leave the city and shopping in Singapore, we arrived at the little airport in Kota Kinabalu late on January 30.  The next morn... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Eric in Asia!
  • Carolyn B Carolyn B said

        On arriving in Kota Kinabalu we could instantly see how poor it was compared to Singapore and mainland Malaysia as we&... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Carolyn B
  • Travel Baxter Travel Baxter said

    I never knew it could be so painful climbing up stairs.  Any type of movement of my knees - sitting up/ sitting down/ walking is pai... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Travel Baxter
  • The Walthams The Walthams said

    So here we are at 100pm on a bus going out to the river jungle to look for monkeys...these Probiscus Monkeys that have big noses. ( Will... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler The Walthams
  • iris iris said

    Climbing Mt Kinabalu was one of my main objectives of heading to Sabah. Before that, I had looked into many photos of this beautiful moun... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler iris
Sort by: Popularity | Price
61 hotels found
  • Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel

    The Best Western Kinabalu Daya Hotel is located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City's entertainment and commercial district. We are only a 15 minute drive from the International Airport. It is convenient within walking distance... more

  • 12. North Borneo Cabin

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 17 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $6
    North Borneo Cabin
    Based on 17 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    • "Would recommend to anyone heading this way as it has bit more of a homely feel than other places." — source Hostelworld

      "I would go again." — source Hostelworld

  • 13. Xplorer Backpackers

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 4 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $5
    Xplorer Backpackers
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 4 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
    • "but very friendly and helpful staff and a nice location." — source Hostelworld

      "Good location, once you have found it." — source Hostelworld

  • 14. Trekkers Lodge

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 12 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $7
    Trekkers Lodge
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 12 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "it might b a but noisy at night as there is a bar downstairs thus the music is on until quite late, Overall, its really a nice place to stay." — source Hostelworld

      "But I wouldn't stay again unless they cleaned the rooms." — source Hostelworld

  • 15. Summer Lodge

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 12 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $7
    Summer Lodge
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 12 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "it might b a but noisy at night as there is a bar downstairs thus the music is on until quite late, Overall, its really a nice place to stay." — source Hostelworld

      "But I wouldn't stay again unless they cleaned the rooms." — source Hostelworld

  • 16. Borneo Adventure Center

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $6
    Borneo Adventure Center
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 5 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    • "Free internet , free breakfast , cheap laundry overall good value for money." — source Hostelworld

      "Are going to stay there again." — source Hostelworld

  • 17. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $58
    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 4 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this hotel to anybody visiting Kota Kinabalu." — source Priceline

      "Although I would not recommend this to anyone else." — source Priceline

  • 18. Borneo Global Backpackers

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 17 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $3
    Borneo Global Backpackers
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 17 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 2.4 out of 5
    • "really far out of town so if your like me and a solo traveller I def wouldn't recommend." — source Hostelworld

      "great place for the money, lovely staff food stalls just down the road, hot water etc." — source Hostelworld

  • 19. Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $52
    Novotel Kota Kinabalu 1Borneo
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 1 review from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "The hotel staff is friendly, the room is clean and tidy." — source Orbitz

  • 20. The Beach Lodge

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.1 out of 5 based on 5 reviews from 1 source

    Check rates
    from $6
    The Beach Lodge
    Average by real travelers
    Based on 5 reviews from 1 source.
    Service: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
    • "then you want to be downtown, and this was a great Downtown place to stay." — source Hostelworld

Sort by: Popularity | Price
61 hotels found