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Our top choices for Kota Kinabalu 3-star hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a view of the sunset over the water, and a balcony with a chair.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a large flower-shaped ceiling light, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A hotel reception area with a glass counter displaying a bottle of Divine lotion, a white box, and a white bag with the brand name.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
AED 199
AED 244 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hotel 7 Suria
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.
A multi-story hotel with a colorful facade, featuring a mix of geometric patterns and a prominent logo at the top.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a small dining table, a kitchenette, and a large window.
A hotel room with a white desk, a coffee maker, a water bottle, and a tray with cups and a bag of snacks.

2. Hotel Capital

Hotel Capital
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Sofía
AED 98
AED 125 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Capital
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, modern chairs, a glass railing, and a view of parked cars outside.
A bakery display with various baked goods and a welcome sign.
An elevator with metallic walls, a reflective floor, and a ceiling with fluorescent lighting.
A modern hotel with a unique curved facade, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
AED 61
AED 75 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel reception desk with a desktop computer, a keyboard, and a mouse. There are wall-mounted lamps and a sign with hotel management information.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
AED 109
AED 126 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
K Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern seating arrangements, a large abstract wall art piece, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear sky.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
AED 230
AED 258 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
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 hotel lobby with a polished floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
AED 210
AED 235 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a cityscape, a wooden door, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
Zhen
AED 100
AED 117 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
AC Residence - A Member of The Luxury Stay Group
A corridor with wooden doors and glass panels, leading to a room with a view of greenery.
A coffee shop with a sign that reads "FLOW COFFEE". Inside, there are tables and chairs arranged for customers.
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.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
KOK
AED 253
AED 282 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a valley with scattered buildings, and pine trees in the foreground.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk labeled "CRYSTAL HILL," a fish tank, a clock, and a chair with a polka dot cushion.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
AED 62
AED 82 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A hotel room with a bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
AED 105
AED 122 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Gaya Centre Hotel
A hotel with a modern architectural style, featuring a row of rooms with large windows, a parking area, and a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious indoor venue with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A hotel with a fenced garden area, potted plants, and a well-maintained lawn.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
AED 128
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
A reception desk at Hotel de Leeton with a sign indicating the reception area.
A conference room with a long table, red chairs, a projector screen, and speakers.
A hotel entrance with a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Hotel deFeet' sign, and a 'Please make deliveries to side door' sign.
A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, a projector screen, and wooden cabinets.

12. Hotel DeLeeton

Hotel DeLeeton
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Saudi Arabia
Anonymous traveler
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
AED 120
AED 139 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.
A dining area with wicker furniture, a table with a vase, and a view of a staircase leading to another room.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
AED 224
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a view of the city through large windows.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central courtyard with a pool.

15. The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
AED 150
AED 171 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
The Shore Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.
Property amenity
A modern hotel lobby with a polished marble floor, recessed lighting, and a reception area in the background.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveler
AED 93
AED 119 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
A modern lounge with a city view, multiple seating areas, and a large screen displaying a presentation.
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A room with a view of a body of water, a chair, a small table, and curtains.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
AED 122
AED 144 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Lounge
Front of property - evening/night
Room

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
AED 137
AED 148 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
A modern restaurant with a central buffet, orange seating, and a chef preparing food.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
AED 181
AED 206 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Klagan Regency
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, framed certificates on the wall, and potted plants.
A staircase with wooden railings and striped carpet steps, surrounded by potted plants.
A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a mural of a mountain scene.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
AED 105
AED 123 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
D Arc Hotel
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Climb Signal Hill at dawn for panoramic views of the city skyline and islands dotting the South China Sea. Seafood lovers shouldn't miss the night market at the waterfront, while adventure seekers can take day trips to Mount Kinabalu in the nearby national park.

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Top Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

K Hotel

K Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, alot of restaurant and cafes are nearby."
Jovita 1-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
K Hotel
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

8/10 Good
"Located in the Suria mall"
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Travelers seeking an affordable and pleasant Kota Kinabalu property often choose Seri Borneo Hotel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.32 kilometers north of the center, comes with WiFi and front desk services. Need another suggestion? Situated 0.32 kilometers southwest of downtown and including individually decorated rooms and unlimited data, AC Residence is another top pick among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, gyms and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also feature a bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Kota Kinabalu trip by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy a heightened level of comfort.

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