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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 modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a black marble sink.
A corner room with large windows, a teal chair, and a small table with a remote control.
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.

1. Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United States
Ai Ming
1.400.756 ₫
1.716.208 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 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
679.924 ₫
865.641 ₫ 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.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a large window with a view of buildings.

3. My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu

My Inn Hotel Inanam Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
427.570 ₫
525.107 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 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 area with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of parked cars outside.
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'HOTEL' sign.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring and white walls. There are doors on both sides, some with signs above them.

4. K Hotel

K Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Japan
Yu
765.311 ₫
889.926 ₫ 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 modern building with a prominent sign reading "Sutera Bay."
A hotel room with three beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and potted plants.

5. The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay
Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
Kevin
1.695.267 ₫
1.894.219 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 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 hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A modern kitchen with a central island, shelves with kitchenware, and a patterned floor.

6. Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Raia Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Ooi
1.477.724 ₫
1.659.273 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 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 hotel room with a large window, a clear view of the cityscape, a vase with flowers, and a table with a menu.
A compact minibar with a coffee maker, a glass, and a vase with flowers.
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
706.570 ₫
826.427 ₫ 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 modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.
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.

8. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
KOK
1.784.224 ₫
1.990.347 ₫ 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.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the countryside, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A pool table with a clear view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
Two single beds with beige bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and blue towels on the beds.

9. Crystal Hill R

Crystal Hill R
Ranau
Malaysia
Imran
436.888 ₫
578.913 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Crystal Hill R
A terrace with wicker furniture, a table, and chairs, overlooking a body of water and hills.
A high-rise hotel with a prominent 'C5' sign, a modern building with a glass facade, and a large circular structure nearby.
A spacious room with a buffet setup, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

10. Gaya Centre Hotel

Gaya Centre Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Canada
King Wong
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 room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a small table with a kettle, and a green trash bin.
A wooden deck with a view of mountains.

11. Nabalu Kundasang Lodge

Nabalu Kundasang Lodge
Ranau
Canada
Marco
1.002.765 ₫
1.146.317 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 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 room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a small table with a lamp.
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 traveller
Hotel DeLeeton
A swimming pool with a sunset view, modern buildings, and palm trees.
A multi-level atrium with a grand staircase, large columns, and a spacious lobby area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a large decorative light fixture, and a view of the kitchen area.

13. Sabah Oriental Hotel

Sabah Oriental Hotel
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mohammad Rizdun Bin
935.895 ₫
1.074.098 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sabah Oriental Hotel
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a wooden floor.

14. Kokol Haven Resort

Kokol Haven Resort
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Catherine
1.580.743 ₫
1.770.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Kokol Haven Resort
A high-rise building with a reflective pool, lounge chairs, and trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
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 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
983.215 ₫
1.125.203 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 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 modern hotel building with a prominent sign reading "DREAMTEL DREAVITA."
Property amenity
A buffet setup with multiple food stations, including fruits and covered dishes.

16. Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
772.829 ₫
975.235 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu

Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
United Kingdom
scott
861.008 ₫
1.016.409 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu
Pool
Gym
Room
Lounge

18. Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Japan
MASAKO
875.544 ₫
1.008.973 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Sky Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large staircase.
A pool area with two thatched-roof cabanas, a lounge area, and a view of high-rise buildings in the background.
The entrance to The Klagan Agency, featuring a glass facade, palm trees, and a modern design.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV on the wall, and a large window offering a city view.

19. The Klagan Regency

The Klagan Regency
Kota Kinabalu
Ireland
Olive
1.372.169 ₫
1.545.273 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo and multiple air conditioning units.

20. D Arc Hotel

D Arc Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
United States
Amir
741.208 ₫
863.836 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
D Arc Hotel
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Kota Kinabalu and related destinations

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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Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

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"Located in the Suria mall"
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our guests highly recommend Seri Borneo Hotel. It features WiFi and front desk services, and is around 0.32 km north of the centre of Kota Kinabalu. AC Residence is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 0.32 km southwest of the downtown area, it offers individually decorated rooms and unlimited data.
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Check in to a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, fitness equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These lodgings may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Upgrade your Kota Kinabalu holiday by choosing a 4-star hotel. With things like a wellness area, 24-hour room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll experience an enhanced level of comfort and relaxation.

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