The Best Hotels Closest to Mt Kinabalu in Kota Belud for 2026

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1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

7.3 km from Mt Kinabalu

Jennifer

AED 128

AED 150 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View (1 Queen + 3 Double Decker Beds) | Bed sheets

2. Mile 36 Lodge

8.4 km from Mt Kinabalu

Wei Suan

AED 67

AED 89 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen | In-room dining

3. Ayana Holiday Resort

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

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AED 123

AED 142 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

4. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

8.1 km from Mt Kinabalu

Boon

AED 135

AED 162 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Junior Suite, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

5. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

9.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Marco

AED 133

AED 153 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

Family House | Private kitchen | Shared fridge

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Arifin

AED 136

AED 170 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8 km from Mt Kinabalu

"We stayed here for one night while exploring the local area. Overall the experience was good, the room was comfortable and the location is convenient. But this is a very basic accommodation, and the bathroom was in need of some repair. The owner and family were very helpful and accommodating, and in general the people in this area are very nice. This is a great location for views of Mt Kinabalu, and for local hikes, and also for visiting the Desa Dairy Farm."

David

AED 114

AED 144 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

8. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Amina

AED 153

AED 174 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 2 bedrooms, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View, Mountainside | Living area

9. Ceaser's Place

8.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

Robert

AED 100

AED 127 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

Kinabalu Wing | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

10. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

12.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lay Nah

AED 220

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

11. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Lalitha

AED 283

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

12. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

17 km from Mt Kinabalu

Seok Lan

AED 101

AED 130 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Superior Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. Crystal Hill R

11 km from Mt Kinabalu

Imran

AED 60

AED 80 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

16.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

Aileen

AED 52

AED 68 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

Zachary

AED 755

AED 825 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Ground Floor | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

"Booked for Queen Bed Room at ground floor for RM239 (before discount). Few times stay at Rose Cabin since 2004. But this time too much difference...a bit run down. It's over priced for the facilities provided. Even spacious room, but no TV, no fan (so stuffy), toilet inside the room with no toiletries, bathroom (hot shower) is outside of the room at the veranda (no privacy) with very little all in one shampoo. Nothing much to do here. Check in/out counter only open from 8am till 8pm. After that...

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AED 138

AED 162 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

Family Cabin, Balcony | Property grounds

17. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

11.8 km from Mt Kinabalu

AED 56

AED 69 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

18. Lodge 37

17.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

AED 58

AED 71 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sep - 25 Sep

19. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

8.9 km from Mt Kinabalu

AED 169

AED 182 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

20. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

9.7 km from Mt Kinabalu

AED 140

AED 165 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park	8.4 Very good 105 reviews	View
Mile 36 Lodge	7.2 Good 146 reviews	View
Ayana Holiday Resort	7.4 Good 88 reviews	View
Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang	8.0 Very good 5 reviews	View
Nabalu Kundasang Lodge	7.4 Good 72 reviews	View

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and the suite was great. You're located directly inside the Kinabalu National Park in Kundasang. We were specifically in one of the Nepenthes Suites which I can say was very nice (one of the King Bed suites). It was roomie, included full bathroom with a shower and hot water, a mini fridge, a sink with a facet for drinkable water, a smart tv (not huge), and a fire place. Entry into the park was 50 ringgit for foreigners, and 10 ringgit for locals. This is a per person/ per entry fee unless you're staying inside the park like we were, in which case the fee lasts 3 days. *If you're staying in the park you can leave the park and come back during these 3 days and you should be able to just show the person at the gate your initial ticket - we did have some confusion where the person at the gate thought we had to pay again, but the people at the front desk were able to confirm the tickets are good for 3 days and they got our second payment returned to us. Our stay also included a breakfast service each morning from the restaurant in the park which was nice (a very short walk from our suite), and they also offered room service from the same restaurant. Room service obviously wasn't included, but there wasn't a service fee or anything apart from the cost of the meals which was also nice coming from the US. Over all my wife and I really enjoyed the stay and I felt it was great value."

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean roon good location"

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

10/10 Excellent

"friendly staff... "

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A mountainous landscape with a red bridge and lush greenery.

Maragang Hill

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kundasang with a stop at Maragang Hill. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A herd of black and white cows grazing in a lush green field with mountains in the background.

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

9.0/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit Desa Cattle Dairy Farm during your travels to Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A mountainous landscape with traditional wooden buildings and a sign for a heritage site.

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

8.6/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance, a lovely green space in Kundasang. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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A memorial plaque with a British flag and text dedicated to the 641 British servicemen who died in the Sandakan Prisoner of War Camp and at Ranau 1943-1945.

Kundasang War Memorial

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kundasang with a visit to Kundasang War Memorial. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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A tree trunk with a large, red, spiky fungus growing from it.

Poring Hot Spring

8.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can take time to visit Poring Hot Spring during your travels to Ranau. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

6.8/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Kundasang at Mount Kinabalu Golf Club. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

8.4/10 (15 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sosodikon Hill Kundasang during your travels in Kundasang. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Viviane Rafflesia Garden

2.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Viviane Rafflesia Garden, a lovely green space in Ranau. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mt Kinabalu?

Mt Kinabalu is located in an area of Kota Belud that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 9 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mt Kinabalu?

The Pampines Villa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu. Other good choices within 5 miles include Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park and Deco Home Mesilau Golf Bungalow @ Kundasang.

How many hotels are there near Mt Kinabalu?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mt Kinabalu.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mt Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Mt Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mt Kinabalu?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mt Kinabalu, click here.

What can I see and do near Mt Kinabalu?

Explore nature at Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance and Maragang Hill. You might plan a visit to Desa Cattle Dairy Farm or Mount Kinabalu Golf Club while you're in the area. Spend some time checking out Sosodikon Hill Kundasang, which is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Mt Kinabalu, or make a stop by Kundasang War Memorial, located 6.1 mi (9.8 km) away.

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Our top choices for Mt Kinabalu hotels

1. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

2. Mile 36 Lodge

3. Ayana Holiday Resort

4. Hotel O Mount Hill Villa Kundasang

5. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

6. Wind Valley Farmstay

7. Kupi-Kupi & Stay

8. Skyville Zen Resort, Kundasang

9. Ceaser's Place

10. Celyn Resort Kinabalu

11. Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu

12. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

13. Crystal Hill R

14. Hotel O Pogimpaan Homestay

15. Mesilau Mountain Retreats

16. Wayn Zen Rose Cabin

17. BambooZinc Campstay Pekan Nabalu

18. Lodge 37

19. Fairy Garden Resort Kundasang

20. Skyville Zen Resort,Kundasang

Compare popular hotels close to Mt Kinabalu

Top Mt Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Kinabalu Park

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Hotel O Sosodikon Inap Desa

Other attractions near Mt Kinabalu

Maragang Hill

Desa Cattle Dairy Farm

Mount Kinabalu Park Entrance

Kundasang War Memorial

Poring Hot Spring

Mount Kinabalu Golf Club

Sosodikon Hill Kundasang

Viviane Rafflesia Garden

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